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News on electricity production from coal, gas, nuclear, and other conventional or emerging non-renewable technologies. This category covers capacity additions, plant performance, modernization efforts, fuel supply updates, regulatory changes, and investments shaping the reliability and evolution of thermal and nuclear power.

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BHEL secures Rs 13,500 crore NTPC Telangana Stage-II contract
By March 31, 2026March 31, 2026

Bharat Heavy Electricals Limited (BHEL) has received a Notification of Award (NOA) from NTPC Limited for the main plant package of the 3×800 MW Telangana Stage-II supercritical thermal power project in Peddapalli district, Telangana. The contract is valued at over Rs 13,500 crore, excluding Goods and Services Tax (GST). The NOA was issued on March 29, 2026, following a Limited Notice to Proceed (LNTP) granted in November 2024 for initial engineering work. Scope and execution…

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AERB clears excavation for Mahi Banswara nuclear project Units 1 and 2
By March 30, 2026March 30, 2026

The Atomic Energy Regulatory Board (AERB) has granted approval to begin excavation activities for Units 1 and 2 of the Mahi Banswara Rajasthan Atomic Power Project (MBRAPP) in Rajasthan. The units are based on the standard 700 MWe Pressurised Heavy Water Reactor (PHWR) design. The project is located in Banswara district, Rajasthan, and is being implemented by Anushakti Vidyut Nigam Limited (ASHVINI). The company was formed in 2024 as a joint venture between Nuclear Power…

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Thermax subsidiary wins Rs 1,600 crore boiler order
By March 30, 2026March 30, 2026

Thermax Babcock & Wilcox Energy Solutions Limited (TBWES), a wholly owned subsidiary of Thermax Limited, has secured a boiler package supply order worth about Rs 1,600 crore. The order is from a thermal power projects company in Central India for a 1×800 MW ultra-supercritical thermal power plant. Scope and execution The contract covers manufacturing, supply, supervision of installation and commissioning, and performance testing of the boiler package. Execution will be aligned with project milestones and…

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Coal India, DVC form JV to enter power generation
By March 30, 2026March 30, 2026

Coal India Limited (CIL), the state-owned Maharatna mining company, has incorporated a joint venture with Damodar Valley Corporation (DVC) to foray into the power generation business. The new entity, DVC CIL Power Private Limited, was incorporated on March 27, 2026, and has been allotted Corporate Identification Number (CIN) U35102WB2026PTC287644 by the Ministry of Corporate Affairs. The development was disclosed to BSE and NSE under Regulation 30 of SEBI’s Listing Obligations and Disclosure Requirements Regulations, 2015….

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NHPC achieves HRT breakthrough at Teesta-VI project
By March 30, 2026March 30, 2026

NHPC Limited completed the breakthrough of Head Race Tunnel (HRT) Phase-5A and 6A of the Teesta-VI Hydroelectric Project on March 27, 2026. The development marks a construction milestone for the project. CMD (Chairman and Managing Director) Bhupender Gupta stated that the breakthrough reflects the company’s technical capability and coordinated execution. He acknowledged the contribution of project teams and extended best wishes for the subsequent phases. NHPC stated that the breakthrough was achieved despite difficult geological…

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SJVN’s Rampur HPS sets new generation record
By March 30, 2026March 30, 2026

SJVN Limited’s 412 MW Rampur Hydro Power Station in Himachal Pradesh surpassed its highest-ever generation figure of 2,098.03 million units on March 26, 2026, eclipsing the previous record set in FY 2019-20. Bhupender Gupta, Chairman and Managing Director, SJVN, confirmed the milestone. Ajay Kumar Sharma, Director (Personnel), was present at the power house when the record was crossed and acknowledged the contribution of the original equipment manufacturer team and station staff. The station had already…

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NHPC signs agreement for Uri-II, Dulhasti-II hydro projects
By March 30, 2026March 30, 2026

NHPC Limited has signed an implementation agreement with Jammu & Kashmir State Power Development Corporation Limited (JKSPDCL) for the development of the 240 MW Uri-I Stage-II and 260 MW Dulhasti Stage-II hydroelectric projects in the Union Territory of Jammu & Kashmir. The agreement was signed on March 27, 2026 in Jammu, as disclosed in a regulatory filing. The projects will be developed on a build-own-operate-transfer (BOOT) basis for a period of 40 years. The Uri-I…

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Torrent Power acquires TU47 to expand thermal portfolio
By March 30, 2026March 30, 2026

Torrent Power Limited (TPL) has acquired 100 % equity shares of Torrent Urja 47 Private Limited (TU47) for a cash consideration of Rs 5,00,000. The transaction was completed on March 27, 2026. TPL stated that the acquisition supports its plan to evaluate and pursue opportunities in thermal power generation. The company is assessing proposals to acquire thermal power plants, either directly or through subsidiaries, to create a separate thermal business vertical. TU47, incorporated on March…

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MoP directs CGPL to run imported coal plant at full capacity through June
By March 27, 2026March 27, 2026

The Ministry of Power (MoP) has issued directions to Coastal Gujarat Power Ltd. (CGPL) under Section 11 of the Electricity Act, 2003, requiring the company to operate its imported coal-based (ICB) power plant at full capacity. The order, dated March 22, 2026, takes effect on April 1 and remains in effect through June 30, 2026. The ministry cited the prevailing demand-supply situation and an anticipated rise in electricity demand over the coming months as grounds…

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EAC grants Saundatti PSP ToR, defers Veeraballi EC
By March 27, 2026March 27, 2026

The Expert Appraisal Committee (EAC) of the Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change (MoEF&CC), at its 50th meeting held on March 11, 2026, granted Terms of Reference (ToR) to the Saundatti pumped storage project expansion in Karnataka and deferred Environmental Clearance (EC) for the Veeraballi project in Andhra Pradesh. Saundatti expansion receives ToR The EAC granted ToR to M/s Greenko KA01 IREP Private Limited for expanding the Saundatti Integrated Renewable Energy with Pumped Storage…

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