NHPC Limited is developing the 240 MW (2 x 120 MW) Uri-I Stage II Hydro Electric Project (HEP) on the River Jhelum in Uri tehsil, Baramulla district, Jammu & Kashmir. The project, with an investment of Rs 25.26 billion, will operate on a build, own, operate, and transfer (BOOT) basis for 40 years. Uri-I Stage II is an extension of the existing 480 MW Uri-I HEP, which was commissioned in 1997. The new project will…
The 1,320 MW (2X660 MW) Udangudi power plant is under construction in the Thoothukudi district of Tamil Nadu. Initially undertaken by Udangudi Power Corporation Limited (UPCL), a joint venture between Tamil Nadu Electricity Board (TNEB) and Bharat Heavy Electricals Limited (BHEL), the project was later transferred entirely to Tamil Nadu Generation and Distribution Corporation Limited (TANGEDCO) following BHEL’s exit. The project’s original capacity of 1,600 MW (2X800 MW) was revised to 1,320 MW. The…
The following speech was given by Bellona nuclear expert Dmitry Gorchakov at the Arctic Frontiers conference, which was in session in Tromsø, Norway. Nuclear activity in the Arctic region of Russia has been ongoing for over 70 years. More than 100 nuclear tests were conducted here, and more than a hundred nuclear-powered submarines, military ships, and civilian vessels were built, operated, and decommissioned here. Several nuclear power plants, dozens of military bases, and other facilities…
India’s solar energy sector has undergone a transformative journey over the past decade, emerging as a global leader in renewable energy adoption. As of January 2025, the country’s installed solar capacity stands at an impressive 100.33 GW—a monumental leap from just 2.82 GW in 2014, reflecting a growth rate of 3,450%. With 84.10 GW of projects under implementation and 47.49 GW tendered, India is well on its way to achieving its ambitious 2030 renewable energy…
On October 19, 2023, Adani Energy Solutions Limited (AESL) commissioned India’s largest 765kV transmission line, the Warora-Kurnool Transmission Project, spanning 1,756 circuit kilometres (ckm). This infrastructure strengthens the Southern Region (SR) by linking it with the Western and Northern grids. Officially named the “Additional Inter-Regional AC Link for Import Into Southern Region (Warora-Warangal and Chilakaluripeta-Hyderabad-Kurnool 765kV Link) Project,” it extends across Telangana, Andhra Pradesh, and Maharashtra. The project is regulated by the Central Electricity…
In the remote corners of the Himalayas, where rivers carve their paths through deep gorges, a silent war is brewing—a battle not fought with weapons but with dams, reservoirs, and megawatts of power. The Brahmaputra River, known as the Yarlung Tsangpo in Tibet, is at the heart of this high-stakes contest between India and China. As Beijing pushes forward with its colossal 60,000 MW hydropower project in Medog county, just 30 km from Arunachal Pradesh,…
Emissions from coal-based thermal power plants (TPPs) release sulfur dioxide (SO2), nitrogen oxides (NOx), carbon monoxide (CO), and particulate matter (PM), impacting the environment and human health. SO2 can oxidize in the atmosphere, forming sulfate (SO4) particulate matter. To address these concerns, the Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change (MoEF&CC) revised air pollution norms on December 7, 2015. The new standards set limits for PM2.5, SOx, NOx, and mercury emissions, requiring many plants to…
Tata Power, one of India’s oldest and prominent energy companies, has evolved significantly in recent years. Below is an analysis of the company’s operational and financial performance along with recent developments. Operational and Segment Performance Tata Power has overall installed capacity of 14.2 GW as of FY24. Renewables account for 38% of this, equivalent to 5.4 GW. The company operates one of the largest solar EPC businesses, achieving a 25% year-over-year growth in rooftop…
The Parbati Hydroelectric Project (Stage-II), being developed by NHPC Limited, is an 800 MW run-of-the-river (RoR) power initiative located on the Beas River in the Kullu district of Himachal Pradesh, approximately 260 km from Chandigarh. This project will harness the river in three stages: Stage I with 750 MW, Stage II with 800 MW, and Stage III with 501 MW. For Stage II, the infrastructure includes an 85 m high concrete gravity dam and…
The global shipping industry, which is integral to international trade, is facing growing pressure to reduce its carbon footprint. While ocean shipping is known for being one of the most energy-efficient forms of cargo transport, it is heavily reliant on fossil fuels, contributing around 3% of annual greenhouse gas emissions worldwide (Harahap et al., 2023). As the world pushes for sustainability, the maritime sector is exploring renewable energy options that could alter the industry’s…