The Ministry of Coal has launched the 11th round of commercial coal mine auctions, offering 27 coal blocks across Jharkhand, Odisha, Chhattisgarh, Maharashtra, Madhya Pradesh, and Arunachal Pradesh, including one coking coal mine.
The blocks offered include both fully and partially explored mines.
Additionally, agreements with successful bidders from the 10th round have been finalised, with the operationalisation of these mines expected to generate annual revenue of Rs 1.45 billion.
WAPCOS Limited, a Mini Ratna PSU under India’s Ministry of Jal Shakti, has issued a tender inviting local Togolese agencies to conduct an Environmental and Social Impact Assessment (ESIA) for a solar electrification initiative. Funded by the EXIM Bank of India, the project aims to electrify 350 rural villages in Togo using solar photovoltaic systems. It seeks to reduce fossil fuel dependency, enhance energy access, and foster sustainable socio-economic growth. The project is being executed…
The Biden administration has surpassed $100 billion in clean energy grants through the Inflation Reduction Act (IRA), as confirmed by John Podesta, the president’s senior advisor for international climate policy. Podesta emphasized the swift disbursement of funds, stating, “Crossing the milestone of $100bn awarded shows just how quickly we’re getting these funds out the door and into communities so they can make a real difference for the American people.” The administration is on track to…
North Shore Community Health (NSCH), based in Massachusetts, has signed a two-year renewable energy agreement with ENGIE Resources, a subsidiary of ENGIE North America. The agreement ensures NSCH will receive renewable energy credits (RECs) to match 100% of the forecasted energy consumption across its three locations in Salem, Peabody, and Gloucester. NSCH, a federally qualified health center serving 14,000 patients annually, provides primary care, dental, behavioral health, and substance use disorder services. The green-e-certified RECs…
Solar module maker Saatvik Solar has announced plans to raise funds from private equity investors and launch an initial public offering (IPO) to support its expansion efforts. At a press conference, Group Chief Financial Officer Abani Kant Jha stated that the company is targeting a 100% revenue growth in the current fiscal year, aiming to reach Rs 20 billion. Saatvik Solar, with a current solar module manufacturing capacity of 3.8 GW and an additional 2…
Hinkley Point C, located in Somerset, southwest England, has achieved a significant milestone with the installation of Britain’s first new nuclear reactor in more than 30 years. The installation of the first of two 13-metre-long reactor pressure vessels (RPV) is a key development. Once both reactors are operational, Hinkley Point C will supply 7% of Britain’s electricity. This follows the completion of the steel dome installation in late 2023, which sealed the reactor building. The…
UK-based offshore wind services provider Venterra Group has acquired Oceanscan Holdings, expanding its capabilities in the offshore energy market. Financial details of the transaction were not disclosed. Oceanscan Holdings offers subsea and non-destructive testing equipment, geotechnical services, and specialized personnel. The acquisition will enhance Venterra’s expertise through the integration of Oceanscan’s capabilities, asset base, and technical knowledge with Venterra’s existing companies, including Ordtek, Partrac, and Gavin & Doherty Geosolutions. Oceanscan Holdings, founded by Ken Hunter…