Author: Power Peak Digest Team Pub Date: January 29, 2025
The Government of Arunachal Pradesh has deployed drilling machines in Parong to conduct pre-feasibility testing for the Upper Siang Hydro Electric Project.
North Eastern Electric Power Corporation Limited (NEEPCO), NHPC Limited, and the Government of Arunachal Pradesh (GoAP) will execute the 11,200 MW project in Parong, Siang district, through a joint venture (JV).
THDC invites DPR bids for hydro projects in Maharashtra, Uttar Pradesh
In related hydroelectric developments, THDC India Limited has invited bids for updating the detailed project report (DPR) for the 700 MW Malshej Ghat Pumped Storage Project (PSP) on January 24, 2025.
The project, located on the Kalu River in Maharashtra’s Pune and Thane districts, is expected to be completed in 14 months.
The upper reservoir is in Khubi village (Pune district), and the lower reservoir is in Thitabi village (Thane district). The deadline for submitting bids is February 11, 2025.
Additionally, THDC invited bids for the engagement of a consultant/expert agency to prepare a pre-feasibility report (PFR) and DPR for the 640 MW Rihand-Obra Pumped Storage Project. The submission deadline is February 3, 2025.
This project will utilize water recycling between the existing Rihand and Obra reservoirs in Sonbhadra, Uttar Pradesh, and is expected to be completed in 18 months.