Gansu Energy Bureau approves 750 kV Wuwei North project in China
Author: PPD Team Date: October 24, 2024
Author: PPD Team Date: October 24, 2024
The Gansu Provincial Energy Bureau has approved the 750 kV Wuwei North (Oasis) transmission and transformation project, an essential component of the ‘Gong Electricity into Zhejiang’ initiative. The project, being developed by State Grid Wuwei Power Supply Company, a subsidiary of the State Grid Corporation of China (SGCC), involves constructing a new 750 kV substation with a transformation capacity of 4×2100 MVA and 232.5 km of 750 kV transmission lines. This marks the first 750 kV substation in Wuwei.
SGCC’s subsidiary is prioritizing the project, working closely with the State Grid Planning and Design Institute and other stakeholders to accelerate site surveys, construction preparations, and preliminary evaluations, ensuring timely project approval and commencement.
Author: PPD Team Date: March 6, 2025 Ontario Premier Doug Ford has strongly opposed U.S. President Donald Trump’s tariffs on Canada, warning that Ontario could retaliate by cutting off energy exports. “If they want to try to annihilate Ontario, I will do everything – including cut off their energy, with a smile on my face,” Ford stated during a press briefing. Canada has historically been a net electricity exporter to the United States, but trade…
Author: PPD Team Date: September 16, 2025 NTPC Green Energy Limited (NGEL) has announced that 100 MW (Lot-6) of capacity from IRCON Renewable Power Limited’s (IRPL) 500 MW project has been declared under commercial operation, effective 17 September 2025. With this addition, IRPL has reached 400 MW of cumulative commissioned capacity. IRPL is a joint venture in which Ayana Renewable Power Private Limited holds a 24 per cent stake. Ayana is a wholly owned subsidiary…
Author: PPD Team Date: June 2, 2025 The Prime Minister has laid the foundation stone for Stage-II of the Nabinagar Super Thermal Power Project in Aurangabad, Bihar. The expansion involves setting up 3×800 MW ultra-supercritical units, adding 2,400 MW to the existing capacity. The project is being developed by NTPC Limited at an estimated cost of Rs 299.48 billion. It will use ultra-supercritical technology and include a dry bottom ash handling system and air-cooled condenser…
Author: PPD Team Date: February 18, 2025 Advait Energy Transitions Limited (AETL), previously known as Advait Infratech Limited, has signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with Haryana City Gas Distribution (Bhiwadi) Limited to establish a 2,000 metric tonnes per annum (MTPA) green hydrogen plant. As part of the agreement, AETL will provide 15 MW alkaline-based electrolysers and offer Engineering, Procurement, and Construction (EPC) solutions, including balance of plant systems. AETL will also handle the operations…
Author: PPD Team Date: October 18, 2024 Fatih Birol, executive director of the International Energy Agency (IEA), stated that with fossil fuel demand expected to peak within the next five years, the world is approaching a new “age of electricity.” In a recent press release, the Turkish economist highlighted that the surplus in oil and gas supplies could drive significant investments in green energy. Birol noted that in the latter half of this decade, the…
Author: PPD Team Date: March 26, 2025 The Ministry of Power has updated its guidelines for compensation related to the right of way (RoW) for transmission lines. The aim is to bring uniformity, streamline procedures, and ensure timely resolution of land acquisition issues in transmission projects. New compensation structure The revised guidelines introduce a two-part compensation mechanism. Landowners will receive: 100% compensation for the tower base area based on land value. Pro-rata compensation for the…