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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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BNC Power wins NTPC switchyard package for Gadarwara Stage II
By December 5, 2025December 5, 2025

BNC Power Projects Limited has received three contracts from NTPC for the switchyard package of the 2×800 MW Gadarwara super thermal power project, stage II in Madhya Pradesh. The combined value is about Rs 4.06 billion. The first order is valued at Rs 1.09 billion and covers ex works supply of equipment, materials, and mandatory spares. The second order is priced at Rs 743 million and includes inland transport, transit insurance, installation, testing, and commissioning….

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NHPC synchronises 250 MW Unit 2 of Subansiri Lower HEP with the national grid
By December 4, 2025December 4, 2025

NHPC Limited has achieved test synchronisation of the 250 MW Unit 2 of the 2,000 MW Subansiri Lower Hydroelectric Project with the national grid on 2 December 2025. The company expects the commercial operation date for Unit 2 by this month. The synchronisation marks a key step in the phased commissioning of the eight-unit project. NHPC leadership, including CMD Bhupender Gupta, Government Nominee Director Mohammad Afzal, directors from personnel, projects, technical and finance, independent directors…

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NTPC and MAHAGENCO to acquire Simar Thermal Power project
By December 1, 2025December 1, 2025

A consortium of NTPC Limited and Maharashtra State Power Generation Company Ltd has secured approval from the National Company Law Tribunal in Delhi to take over Simar Thermal Power Limited, which is undergoing insolvency proceedings. NTPC confirmed the order in a regulatory filing on November 28, 2025. The acquisition centers on STPL’s 1350 MW coal based plant in Simar, Nashik. The facility consists of five units of 270 MW each. The asset is expected to…

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Coal ministry awards three blocks in latest commercial auction
By November 28, 2025November 28, 2025

The Ministry of Coal has closed the 13th round of commercial coal mine auctions and awarded three blocks to Damodar Valley Corporation. The mines have a combined peak rated capacity of 49 MTPA. The auction process started on August 21, 2025. Forward e-auctions were held from November 20 to November 25. All three blocks offered in this round are fully explored and together hold about 3,306 million tonnes of geological reserves. Pirpainti Barahat and Dhulia…

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CCI clears Jindal Jhajjar Power’s acquisition of Jhajjar Power Limited
By November 27, 2025November 27, 2025

The Competition Commission of India has approved the plan by Jindal Jhajjar Power Limited to acquire 100 per cent shareholding in Jhajjar Power Limited. The transaction involves the full purchase of Jhajjar Power Limited by Jindal Jhajjar Power Limited, a wholly owned subsidiary of Jindal Power Limited. Jindal Power Limited operates in the power sector with a focus on thermal generation. Jhajjar Power Limited operates a supercritical coal plant in the Jhajjar district of Haryana….

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Mines ministry reviews progress of critical mineral recycling scheme
By November 27, 2025November 27, 2025

The Ministry of Mines has reviewed the progress of the critical mineral recycling incentive scheme launched on October 2, 2025. The ministry noted strong interest from applicants and confirmed that several entities have already registered on the portal. The scheme aims to create a recycling capacity of 3 trillion per annum for the extraction of critical minerals from secondary sources. It offers Rs 15 billion in incentives and will remain open for applications until April…

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Government prepares Bill to open civil nuclear sector to private players
By November 24, 2025November 24, 2025

The winter session of Parliament will take up a proposal to allow private participation in the civil nuclear sector. The Bill is listed for introduction when the session begins on December 1. The proposal sits alongside the Atomic Energy Bill, 2025. This Bill outlines a framework for the use and regulation of atomic energy and is also scheduled for introduction in the same session. Both items mark a significant legislative focus on revisiting India’s nuclear…

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Tata Power and DGPC sign commercial agreements for Dorjilung project
By November 24, 2025November 24, 2025

Tata Power and Druk Green Power Corporation have signed commercial agreements to implement the 1,125 MW Dorjilung hydropower project in Bhutan. The project will be developed through a new special-purpose vehicle in which DGPC will hold 60 per cent equity and Tata Power will hold 40 per cent. Tata Power plans to invest about Rs 1,572 crore in phases under the agreed structure. Dorjilung is a run of the river project on the Kurichhu River…

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JSW Energy secures CoC approval for RCRIPL resolution plan
By November 21, 2025November 21, 2025

JSW Energy has received approval from the Committee of Creditors for its resolution plan for Raigarh Champa Rail Infrastructure Private Limited. The company received the Letter of Intent on November 19, 2025, which marks an important step in securing rail connectivity for its 3,600 MW thermal power project. The approval follows JSW Energy’s earlier acquisition of KSK Mahanadi Power Company Limited, which made JSW Energy the holding company. RCRIPL is the exclusive rail link for…

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Nuvoco Vistas buys Vadraj Energy for Rs 200 crore
By November 20, 2025November 20, 2025

Nuvoco Vistas Corporation has agreed to acquire Gujarat-based Vadraj Energy for Rs 200 crore to strengthen captive power supply for its cement operations. The purchase is from JSW Cement Ltd and Alpha Alternatives Holdings. Nuvoco Vistas said it has signed a Securities Purchase Agreement to take full ownership of Algebra Endeavour Private Ltd, which holds Vadraj Energy. The company runs power generation assets in Kutch and Surat. Nuvoco Vistas said these facilities will serve its…

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