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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 receives 2,600 crore order for 800 MW Anuppur thermal project
By September 4, 2025October 29, 2025

Bharat Heavy Electricals Limited (BHEL) has accepted a Letter of Intent from MB Power (Madhya Pradesh) Limited to supply equipment for the 1×800 MW Anuppur Thermal Power Project. The supply package includes the boiler, turbine, generator, and related auxiliaries, along with control and instrumentation systems. According to BHEL, the boiler will be manufactured at its Trichy plant, while the turbine generator will come from its Haridwar facility. The contract value is estimated at about Rs…

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Kerala explores thorium-based power, rules out conventional nuclear option
By September 2, 2025October 29, 2025

Kerala Electricity Minister K. Krishnankutty said on Monday that the State is examining the feasibility of setting up a thorium-based power plant while making it clear that a conventional nuclear plant is not under consideration. He said a report prepared for the government describes thorium power as waste-free and environmentally safer compared to nuclear plants, where waste disposal remains a challenge. According to him, Kerala’s mineral-rich sands hold thorium reserves that could generate electricity for…

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Vedanta’s Meenakshi Energy operationalises 1,000 MW thermal plant
By September 1, 2025October 29, 2025

Meenakshi Energy Limited (MEL), a subsidiary of Vedanta, has announced the full operationalisation of its 1,000 MW thermal power project in Tirupati, Andhra Pradesh. The commissioning was completed within two years of Vedanta’s acquisition of the asset through the insolvency process. The plant comprises two 350 MW units and two 150 MW units. The 150 MW units were stabilised earlier this year, followed by the commissioning of the 350 MW units in August 2025. According…

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Ministry of Coal launches 13th round of commercial coal mine auctions
By August 25, 2025October 28, 2025

The Ministry of Coal opened the 13th round of commercial coal mine auctions in New Delhi on 21 August 2025. Union Minister of Coal and Mines G. Kishan Reddy noted that India crossed one billion tonnes of coal production in FY 2025. He highlighted that 134 mines had been auctioned in 12 rounds, drawing investments of Rs 41,600 crore and generating more than 3.5 lakh jobs. The new round offers 14 blocks, aimed at lowering…

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India to add 97 GW coal and lignite power capacity by FY35
By August 21, 2025October 28, 2025

The Power Ministry has raised its thermal expansion target to 97 GW of new coal and lignite capacity by FY35, up from 90 GW planned for FY32. Minister of State for Power Shripad Naik told the Rajya Sabha that India will require around 307 GW of coal and lignite capacity by FY35, with 2 GW set to retire by FY32. The earlier estimate for FY32 was 283 GW. Between April 2023 and June 2025, 11.68…

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Ministry of Coal begins scientific mining in Meghalaya
By August 12, 2025October 28, 2025

The Ministry of Coal has started scientific coal mining in Meghalaya with production commencing at two blocks: Saryngkham A in East Jaintia Hills and Pyndengshahlang in West Khasi Hills. Saryngkham A received mining permission on March 10, 2025, and production began on June 3, 2025. Pyndengshahlang was approved on May 2, 2025, with operations starting June 5, 2025. This marks a key step toward regulated and environmentally sound coal mining in the Northeast region. On…

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Standing Linkage Committee recommends coal linkage for 660 MW Ennore plant
By August 6, 2025October 28, 2025

The Standing Linkage Committee (Long-Term) for the power sector has recommended earmarking coal linkage for the 660 MW Ennore Thermal Power Station (ETPS) expansion project in Chennai, under the revised Shakti Policy 2025. The recommendation follows a request by Tamil Nadu Power Generation Corporation Ltd (TNPGCL) to revive the stranded project through a tariff-based competitive bidding process. The ETPS expansion is a brownfield, non-pithead plant based entirely on domestic coal. TNPGCL had earlier surrendered its…

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Seven coal blocks auctioned in 12th commercial mining round
By August 5, 2025October 28, 2025

The Ministry of Coal has successfully auctioned seven coal blocks under the 12th round of commercial coal mining. The forward e-auctions were held between 28 and 31 July 2025, following the launch of the round on 27 March 2025. Of the seven blocks auctioned, three are fully explored while four are partially explored. Together, they hold an estimated 1,761.49 million tonnes of geological reserves. The cumulative peak rated capacity (PRC) of the fully explored blocks…

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Supreme Court directs coordinated plan to cut emissions from coal power plants
By August 4, 2025October 28, 2025

The Supreme Court has directed key power sector agencies to submit a coordinated plan to reduce carbon emissions from coal-fired power plants, citing the sector’s major role in worsening air quality and climate change. The order came in response to a civil appeal (No. 388/2021) filed by climate activist Ridhima Pandey. The Bench called climate change an “existential global predicament” and noted that power generation contributes 8 per cent of India’s carbon emissions. It also…

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BCCL restarts coal production at legacy PB Project in Jharkhand
By July 11, 2025October 28, 2025

Bharat Coking Coal Limited (BCCL), a subsidiary of Coal India Limited (CIL), has restarted coal production at its legacy PB Project in Jharkhand. This is the first operational project under the mine developer and operator (MDO) model in the CIL ecosystem. The PB Project has been awarded to Eagle Infra India Limited for a 25-year term. It is expected to produce 52 million tonnes of coal during its lifecycle. Most of this will be coking…

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