Author: PPD Team Date: 20/12/2024
Jindal Saw Limited has signed a share purchase agreement (SPA) to acquire a 31.20% equity stake in ReNew Green MHH One Private Limited (RGMHH), making RGMHH an associate company.
RGMHH focuses on renewable energy generation but has not yet commenced operations. The acquisition aims to secure electricity at concessional rates and is expected to be completed by May 2025.
Author: PPD Team Date: 20/06/2025 Bihar State Power Transmission Company Limited (BSPTCL) has re-issued tenders for the construction of substations and associated transmission infrastructure under two packages. The bids were earlier invited in February 2025. Both packages are to be executed on a turnkey basis within 18 months. Package I: GSS Mairwa and associated lines (Dist: Siwan) Estimated cost: Rs 1,821.2 million Last date for bid submission: July 16, 2025 Substation Construction of 2×200 MVA…
Author: PPD Team Date: 31/12/2024 The Pakistan Atomic Energy Commission (PAEC) has received a construction licence from the Pakistan Nuclear Regulatory Authority (PNRA) for the 1.2 GW Chashma Nuclear Power Plant Unit 5 (C-5) in Punjab. PAEC’s application, submitted in April 2024, included the preliminary safety assessment report (PSAR) and documentation addressing nuclear safety, radiation protection, emergency preparedness, waste management, and security. Following a thorough review, the PNRA confirmed that the project met all regulatory…
Author: PPD Team Date: 15/10/2024 The Indian government is considering various incentive options, including a production-linked incentive (PLI) scheme, to localise equipment for the power transmission sector, according to Union Power Secretary Pankaj Agarwal. Speaking at a Central Electricity Authority (CEA) event, Agarwal encouraged industry stakeholders to explore ways to localise the supply chain for transmission equipment. At the same event, Union Power Minister M L Khattar launched the National Electricity Plan (Transmission), which proposes…
Author: PPD Team Date: 23/06/2025 The Ministry of Power has revised the Standard Bidding Documents (SBDs) for the procurement of Inter-State Transmission Services under the Tariff-Based Competitive Bidding (TBCB) framework. The amendments, which took effect on 5th June 2025, expand the financial instruments that developers can use to meet bid security and performance guarantee requirements. These changes were driven by repeated representations from transmission developers who flagged the constraints imposed by the requirement for unconditional…
Author: PPD Team Date: 25/06/2025 MAHAPREIT and Sustainable Energy for All (SEforALL) have signed a memorandum of understanding to enhance energy efficiency across Maharashtra. The partnership aligns with the state’s Vision 2030 goals, which include doubling energy efficiency by the end of the decade. The Alliance for an Energy Efficient Economy (AEEE) will serve as the technical partner. The collaboration will develop data-driven, scalable solutions focused on three key areas: municipal buildings, water pumping systems,…
Author: PPD Team Date: 21/11/2024 Sterlite Power has announced the commissioning of three vital components of its interstate transmission system (ISTS) project in Goa, managed by the special purpose vehicle “Goa Tamnar Transmission Ltd.” Goa’s first 400kV Gas Insulated Substation (GIS) at Dharbandora is now operational. The final project element, the Xeldem-Narendra transmission line, is slated for commissioning soon. The Dharbandora GIS enables South Goa to receive a 400kV power supply for the first time,…
Author: PPD Team Date: 20/06/2025 Bihar State Power Transmission Company Limited (BSPTCL) has re-issued tenders for the construction of substations and associated transmission infrastructure under two packages. The bids were earlier invited in February 2025. Both packages are to be executed on a turnkey basis within 18 months. Package I: GSS Mairwa and associated lines (Dist: Siwan) Estimated cost: Rs 1,821.2 million Last date for bid submission: July 16, 2025 Substation Construction of 2×200 MVA…
Author: PPD Team Date: 31/12/2024 The Pakistan Atomic Energy Commission (PAEC) has received a construction licence from the Pakistan Nuclear Regulatory Authority (PNRA) for the 1.2 GW Chashma Nuclear Power Plant Unit 5 (C-5) in Punjab. PAEC’s application, submitted in April 2024, included the preliminary safety assessment report (PSAR) and documentation addressing nuclear safety, radiation protection, emergency preparedness, waste management, and security. Following a thorough review, the PNRA confirmed that the project met all regulatory…
Author: PPD Team Date: 15/10/2024 The Indian government is considering various incentive options, including a production-linked incentive (PLI) scheme, to localise equipment for the power transmission sector, according to Union Power Secretary Pankaj Agarwal. Speaking at a Central Electricity Authority (CEA) event, Agarwal encouraged industry stakeholders to explore ways to localise the supply chain for transmission equipment. At the same event, Union Power Minister M L Khattar launched the National Electricity Plan (Transmission), which proposes…
Author: PPD Team Date: 23/06/2025 The Ministry of Power has revised the Standard Bidding Documents (SBDs) for the procurement of Inter-State Transmission Services under the Tariff-Based Competitive Bidding (TBCB) framework. The amendments, which took effect on 5th June 2025, expand the financial instruments that developers can use to meet bid security and performance guarantee requirements. These changes were driven by repeated representations from transmission developers who flagged the constraints imposed by the requirement for unconditional…
Author: PPD Team Date: 25/06/2025 MAHAPREIT and Sustainable Energy for All (SEforALL) have signed a memorandum of understanding to enhance energy efficiency across Maharashtra. The partnership aligns with the state’s Vision 2030 goals, which include doubling energy efficiency by the end of the decade. The Alliance for an Energy Efficient Economy (AEEE) will serve as the technical partner. The collaboration will develop data-driven, scalable solutions focused on three key areas: municipal buildings, water pumping systems,…
Author: PPD Team Date: 21/11/2024 Sterlite Power has announced the commissioning of three vital components of its interstate transmission system (ISTS) project in Goa, managed by the special purpose vehicle “Goa Tamnar Transmission Ltd.” Goa’s first 400kV Gas Insulated Substation (GIS) at Dharbandora is now operational. The final project element, the Xeldem-Narendra transmission line, is slated for commissioning soon. The Dharbandora GIS enables South Goa to receive a 400kV power supply for the first time,…
Author: PPD Team Date: 20/06/2025 Bihar State Power Transmission Company Limited (BSPTCL) has re-issued tenders for the construction of substations and associated transmission infrastructure under two packages. The bids were earlier invited in February 2025. Both packages are to be executed on a turnkey basis within 18 months. Package I: GSS Mairwa and associated lines (Dist: Siwan) Estimated cost: Rs 1,821.2 million Last date for bid submission: July 16, 2025 Substation Construction of 2×200 MVA…
Author: PPD Team Date: 31/12/2024 The Pakistan Atomic Energy Commission (PAEC) has received a construction licence from the Pakistan Nuclear Regulatory Authority (PNRA) for the 1.2 GW Chashma Nuclear Power Plant Unit 5 (C-5) in Punjab. PAEC’s application, submitted in April 2024, included the preliminary safety assessment report (PSAR) and documentation addressing nuclear safety, radiation protection, emergency preparedness, waste management, and security. Following a thorough review, the PNRA confirmed that the project met all regulatory…