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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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Torrent Power acquires land-holding firms for thermal power project
By September 25, 2025October 28, 2025

Torrent Power Limited has completed the acquisition of two companies owning land earmarked for a thermal power project in Madhya Pradesh. The company purchased 100 per cent of Newzone Power Projects Private Limited (NZPPPL) and 49 per cent of Newzone India Private Limited (NZIPL) from the Sarawagi Family and related Hindu Undivided Families. The total deal value was Rs 211 crore. The share transfers were executed on 23 September 2025. Before the transaction, NZPPPL held…

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Khurja thermal unit begins commercial operations
By September 25, 2025October 28, 2025

THDC India Limited, a subsidiary of NTPC Limited, has declared the start of commercial operations for Unit II of the Khurja Super Thermal Power Project. The 660 MW unit will be operational from 26 September 2025, following its commissioning and receipt of regulatory approvals. With this addition, the installed and commercial capacity of THDC India Limited has increased to 3,407 MW. The NTPC group’s total capacity has reached 83,696 MW. A disclosure regarding this development…

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PM Modi lays foundation for hydro projects in Arunachal Pradesh
By September 24, 2025October 28, 2025

Prime Minister Narendra Modi has laid the foundation stone for two major hydroelectric projects in Arunachal Pradesh. The Heo Hydro Electric Project (240 MW) and Tato-I Hydro Electric Project (186 MW) will be developed in the Siyom sub-basin, with a combined investment of over Rs 3,700 crore. These projects aim to strengthen Arunachal Pradesh’s position as a power producer, generate employment for local youth, and provide affordable electricity to support regional development. The Prime Minister…

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NTPC approves draft MoU with UCIL to evaluate overseas uranium assets
By September 24, 2025October 28, 2025

NTPC Limited has approved a draft memorandum of understanding with Uranium Corporation of India Limited (UCIL) to jointly conduct techno-commercial due diligence of overseas uranium assets. The company is preparing to expand into nuclear generation both independently and through joint ventures. Its joint venture with Nuclear Power Corporation of India Limited (NPCIL), Anushakti Vidhyut Nigam Limited (ASHVINI), will implement the 2,800 MW Mahi Banswara nuclear power project in Rajasthan. NPCIL holds 51 per cent in…

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THDC begins commercial operation of second unit at Khurja thermal project
By September 23, 2025October 28, 2025

THDC India Limited has started commercial operation of the second 660 MW unit at the Khurja Super Thermal Power Project (2×660 MW) in Khurja, Uttar Pradesh. The inauguration of the unit was held on 22 September 2025 through a virtual ceremony led by Manohar Lal, Union Minister of Power, Housing and Urban Affairs. The Khurja project, with a total capacity of 1,320 MW, was built in 14 packages. The first 660 MW unit achieved commercial…

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Adani Power’s 2400 MW Pirpaithi plant faces land and environmental concerns
By September 19, 2025October 28, 2025

Adani Power Limited plans to set up a 2400 MW ultra-supercritical thermal power plant at Pirpaithi in Bhagalpur district, Bihar. The project is being developed on 1,050 acres allotted to the company and will be executed in three phases of 800 MW each. The company has entered into a 25-year Power Supply Agreement (PSA) with Bihar State Power Generation Company Limited (BSPGCL) to supply the entire 2400 MW. The PSA was signed on September 12,…

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PM Modi to lay foundation stone for Mahi-Banswara nuclear power plant on September 25
By September 19, 2025October 28, 2025

Prime Minister Narendra Modi will lay the foundation stone for the Mahi-Banswara Nuclear Power Plant in Rajasthan on September 25. He will also inaugurate and dedicate projects worth over Rs 1.21 lakh crore, including clean energy initiatives. The nuclear project marks NTPC Limited’s entry into the atomic energy sector. The Mahi-Banswara Rajasthan Atomic Power Plant will be developed through a joint venture between Nuclear Power Corporation of India Limited (NPCIL) and NTPC, with NTPC holding…

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JSW Neo Energy to acquire Tidong Power for 150 MW hydro project
By September 19, 2025October 28, 2025

JSW Energy Limited has announced that its subsidiary, JSW Neo Energy Limited, has signed a definitive agreement to acquire Tidong Power Generation Private Limited, which is developing a 150 megawatt (MW) run-of-river hydro project in Himachal Pradesh. The acquisition involves 100 per cent equity purchase from Statkraft IH Holding AS at an enterprise value of Rs 1,728 crore, subject to adjustments outlined in the share purchase agreement. The deal is expected to close on or…

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GE Power to demerge Durgapur boiler business to JSW Energy
By September 19, 2025October 28, 2025

GE Power India Limited (GEPIL) has approved a scheme of arrangement to demerge its Durgapur-based power boiler components and coal mill manufacturing business into JSW Energy Limited. The board cleared the proposal on 18 September 2025, along with a Demerger Cooperation Agreement. Under the plan, the Durgapur unit, which manufactures power boiler parts, pressure vessels, piping, and coal mills, will be transferred to JSW as a going concern. In return, shareholders of GE Power India…

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L&T secures nuclear and grid infrastructure orders
By September 17, 2025October 28, 2025

Larsen & Toubro (L&T) has received orders from the Nuclear Power Corporation of India Ltd (NPCIL) and multiple contracts for grid infrastructure projects in India, the United Arab Emirates (UAE), and Oman. The Heavy Civil Infrastructure business of L&T will execute the mechanical package for Units 5 and 6 of the Kudankulam Nuclear Power Project in Tamil Nadu. The work involves installation of the nuclear reactor, turbine, generator, condenser, sea water systems, polar and trestle…

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