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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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EAC defers NALCO’s Rs 11,313 crore Angul power plant expansion
By April 21, 2026April 21, 2026

The Expert Appraisal Committee (EAC) under the Ministry of Environment has deferred the proposal of National Aluminium Company Limited (NALCO) to expand its Captive Power Plant in Angul, Odisha. At its meeting on April 8, the committee declined to grant Terms of Reference (ToR), the initial stage of environmental clearance. The proposed project involves adding four units of 270 MW each to the existing 1,200 MW facility in Banarpal Block, increasing total capacity to 2,280…

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MCX gets SEBI nod to set up coal trading subsidiary
By April 21, 2026April 21, 2026

Multi Commodity Exchange of India Limited (MCX) has received approval from the Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI) to incorporate a wholly owned subsidiary focused on coal trading. The approval, granted on April 17, 2026, allows MCX to establish a regulated platform for coal price discovery. The proposed entity, expected to be named MCX Coal Exchange Ltd. or MCX Coal Exchange of India Ltd., will be set up with an investment of up to…

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Vedanta approves demerger; TSPL to list as Vedanta Power
By April 21, 2026April 21, 2026

Talwandi Sabo Power Limited (TSPL) will be demerged and listed as an independent entity, Vedanta Power Limited, after the Board of Vedanta Limited approved the final steps of its restructuring on April 20, 2026. At a Board meeting in Mumbai, the company fixed May 1, 2026 as both the Effective Date of the Composite Scheme of Arrangement and the Record Date. Shareholders holding Vedanta shares on that date will receive one equity share of Vedanta…

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Adani Power sets up new nuclear-focused subsidiary CMAEL
By April 20, 2026April 20, 2026

Adani Power Limited has incorporated a wholly owned step-down subsidiary, Coastal-Maha Atomic Energy Limited (CMAEL), to expand its presence in the nuclear energy segment. According to a regulatory filing dated April 19, 2026, CMAEL was incorporated on April 13, 2026, with the Certificate of Incorporation received on April 18, 2026. The entity has been set up under Adani Atomic Energy Limited (AAEL), a wholly owned subsidiary of Adani Power. CMAEL’s stated objective includes generation, transmission,…

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AEC clears draft FDI policy for nuclear sector under SHANTI Act
By April 20, 2026April 20, 2026

The Atomic Energy Commission (AEC) has approved a draft foreign direct investment (FDI) policy framework for India’s nuclear power sector, marking an initial step toward opening the segment to private and foreign capital. The proposal will now move to inter-ministerial consultations under the SHANTI Act, 2025. The development was confirmed by Seema S Jain of the Department of Atomic Energy at a workshop in New Delhi. The policy is yet to be finalised and will…

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BHEL withdraws LOI for Anuppur project
By April 20, 2026April 20, 2026

Bharat Heavy Electricals Limited (BHEL) has withdrawn its acceptance of the Letter of Intent (LOI) issued by MB Power (Madhya Pradesh) Limited for the supply of key power equipment for the 1×800 MW Anuppur Thermal Power Project. The LOI, accepted on September 3, 2025, covered the supply of Boiler, Turbine, and Generator (BTG) equipment. BHEL stated in a regulatory filing that the LOI was conditional on the execution of a formal contract within a defined…

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THDCIL lowers Unit-1 stator at VPHEP ahead of commissioning
By April 17, 2026April 17, 2026

THDC India Limited (THDCIL) has lowered the fully assembled stator of Unit-1 at the (4×111) MW Vishnugad-Pipalkoti Hydro Electric Project (VPHEP) on April 15, 2026. The development marks a key construction milestone and advances the project towards commissioning. The milestone was virtually attended by Sh. Sipan Kumar Garg, Chairman & Managing Director, THDCIL, who acknowledged the project team’s efforts. He stated that the progress reflects THDCIL’s continued focus on sustainable hydropower development and its role…

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EAC backs ToR for 3,810 MW hydro and PSP projects across six states
By April 16, 2026April 16, 2026

The Expert Appraisal Committee for River Valley and Hydroelectric Projects (EAC), under the Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change (MoEFCC), has recommended the grant of Terms of Reference (ToR) for five power projects with a combined capacity of 3,810 MW. The decisions were taken at the committee’s 51st meeting. Seshachalam PSP, Andhra Pradesh – 600 MW In Andhra Pradesh, ToR has been recommended for the 600 MW Seshachalam Pumped Storage Project in Tirupati district,…

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ANDRITZ wins equipment order for 3,000 MW Saidongar PSP
By April 14, 2026April 14, 2026

ANDRITZ has secured an order from Torrent Power Limited to supply electromechanical equipment for the Saidongar-1 Karjat pumped storage project in Raigad district, Maharashtra. The project, once commissioned, is expected to be India’s largest pumped storage plant. The order, valued in the low three-digit million euro range, will be booked in ANDRITZ’s order intake for the first quarter of 2026. The scope of work includes the design, manufacture, installation, testing, and commissioning of ten reversible…

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NTPC group capacity rises to 89,378 MW with Tehri PSP Unit 4 COD
By April 13, 2026April 13, 2026

NTPC Limited has announced that its subsidiary, THDC India Limited, has declared the commercial operation date (COD) of the fourth 250 MW unit of the Tehri Pumped Storage Plant (PSP), effective 00:00 hours on April 12, 2026, taking the NTPC group’s total installed capacity to 89,378 MW. In a regulatory filing dated April 11, 2026, NTPC informed that the fourth unit of the Tehri PSP (4×250 MW) has been commissioned after obtaining all required approvals….

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