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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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JSW Energy awards turbine contract for 1,600 MW Salboni project
By January 19, 2026January 19, 2026

JSW Energy Limited has announced that its wholly owned subsidiary, JSW Thermal Energy Limited, has signed a contract with associate company Toshiba JSW Power Systems Private Limited for the supply of two 800 MW steam turbine generators. The equipment will be deployed at the 1,600 MW Salboni thermal power project in West Bengal. The contract provides for the manufacturing and supply of the turbine generator packages in line with the project’s construction schedule. JSW Energy…

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DMR Engineering secures hydro consultancy order in Bhutan
By January 19, 2026January 19, 2026

DMR Engineering Limited has secured an international consultancy contract valued at Rs 4.60 crore for work on the Jongthang Hydropower Project in Bhutan. The contract has been awarded to the company in association with ERM India Private Limited. In a regulatory filing submitted on January 16, 2026, DMR Engineering, formerly DMR Hydroengineering and Infrastructures Limited, informed the exchanges that the contract has been awarded by Druk Green Power Corporation Limited of Bhutan. The scope of…

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L&T wins contract for 3,000 MW Saidongar pumped storage project
By January 15, 2026January 15, 2026

Larsen and Toubro Limited (L&T) has secured a large contract from Torrent Energy Storage Solutions Private Limited for the construction of the 3,000 MW Saidongar-1 Pumped Storage Project (PSP) in Raigad, Maharashtra. The project is set to become the largest pumped storage facility in India. The order has been awarded to L&T’s Heavy Civil Infrastructure business vertical. The scope of work includes the design, engineering, and execution of all civil and hydro mechanical components of…

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NTPC, MAHAGENCO sign SHA for Sinnar Thermal acquisition
By January 12, 2026January 12, 2026

NTPC Limited has informed the stock exchanges that it signed a Shareholder Agreement (SHA) with Maharashtra State Power Generation Company Limited (MAHAGENCO) on 9 January 2026. The agreement formalises the consortium arrangement for the acquisition of Sinnar Thermal Power Limited (STPL), which is undergoing the Corporate Insolvency Resolution Process (CIRP) under the Insolvency and Bankruptcy Code, 2016. The acquisition follows approval of the consortium’s resolution plan by the Hon’ble National Company Law Tribunal (NCLT), Delhi,…

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PIB clears 1,720 MW Kamala hydropower project in Arunachal Pradesh
By January 9, 2026January 9, 2026

The Public Investment Board (PIB) has approved the 1,720 MW Kamala Hydroelectric Project to be developed in Arunachal Pradesh. The project is located on the Kamala River, a tributary of the Subansiri River, across Kamle, Kra Daadi, and Kurung Kumey districts. The project involves the construction of a 216 m high concrete gravity dam and an underground powerhouse. The scheduled completion period is 96 months. Once commissioned, it is expected to generate 6,869.92 million units…

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Texmaco completes HM systems for 2,000 MW Subansiri Lower project
By January 8, 2026January 8, 2026

Texmaco Rail and Engineering Limited has completed the erection and commissioning of Hydro Mechanical systems for the 2,000 MW Subansiri Lower Hydroelectric Project at the Arunachal Pradesh-Assam border. The project has an installed capacity of 2,000 MW, configured as 8 units of 250 MW each. The project is being developed by NHPC Limited. NHPC Limited had declared the Commercial Operation Date of Unit 2, with a capacity of 250 MW, as 23 December 2025. The…

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Adani Group commences work on 570 MW Wangchhu project
By January 6, 2026January 6, 2026

Adani Group Chairman Gautam Adani announced key milestones in the Group’s energy partnership with Bhutan during a recent visit to the country. In a social media post, Mr. Adani stated that a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) was signed for the development of 5,000 MW of hydropower capacity. Concurrently, the 570 MW Wangchhu Hydro Electricity Project was officially commenced. The ceremony was attended by Bhutan’s Honourable Prime Minister Dasho Tshering Tobgay. The 570 MW project is…

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NTPC evaluates stake in Clean Core Thorium Energy
By January 5, 2026January 5, 2026

NTPC Limited has confirmed that it is assessing a potential minority stake investment in United States-based Clean Core Thorium Energy (CCTE) as part of its strategy to expand its nuclear power portfolio. The clarification was issued in a rumour verification letter dated 02 January 2026 to BSE Limited (BSE) and the National Stock Exchange of India Limited (NSE). The exchanges had sought clarification following speculation in the market. NTPC stated that while it regularly examines…

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Coal India opens e-auctions to foreign buyers; advances BCCL IPO filing
By January 5, 2026January 5, 2026

Coal India Limited (CIL) has begun 2026 with key policy, operational, and capital market developments, allowing direct foreign participation in coal sales, releasing provisional production and offtake data, and advancing the public offering process of Bharat Coking Coal Limited (BCCL). Coal India Limited (CIL) has approved direct participation of foreign coal buyers from Bangladesh, Bhutan, and Nepal in its Single Window Mode Agnostic (SWMA) e-auctions, effective 01 January 2026. Earlier, international buyers could access coal…

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EAC reviews four major thermal power proposals in 35th meeting
By January 5, 2026January 5, 2026

The Expert Appraisal Committee (EAC) for Thermal Power Projects under the Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change (MoEFCC), in its 35th meeting on December 24, 2025, examined four major coal-based thermal power proposals. The Committee deferred one, returned two for major gaps, and recommended Terms of Reference for one project with conditions. The committee reviewed an application from the Tamil Nadu Power Generation Corporation Limited (TNPGCL) for a fresh Environmental Clearance (EC) for its…

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