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Rosatom completes reactor vessel installation at Tianwan NPP Unit 8 in China

Global, News

Russian state nuclear company Rosatom has completed the installation of the reactor vessel at Tianwan Nuclear Power Plant (NPP) Unit 8 in China, marking a significant milestone in the project’s development. The reactor, a VVER-1200 model weighing 331.7 tons, was manufactured by Russian specialists and positioned in its designated spot after a detailed inspection and preparatory process. Rosatom’s engineering division provided technical support, with supervision from OKB Gidropress, a subsidiary of Rosatom, ensuring the precision…

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Interstate transmission system to boost Andhra Pradesh’s renewable energy integration

India, News

The National Committee on Transmission (NCT) recently approved an interstate transmission system (ISTS) to integrate 4.5 GW of renewable energy from the Anantapur-II Renewable Energy Zone (REZ) in Andhra Pradesh. The project, estimated at Rs 46.79 billion, will facilitate energy evacuation through infrastructure enhancements. The project will be implemented under the tariff-based competitive bidding (TBCB) route, with PFC Consulting Ltd (PFCCL) serving as the bid process coordinator. Named “Transmission System for Integration of Anantapur-II REZ…

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RECPDCL hands over Tumkur-II REZ Transmission project to G R Infraprojects

India, News

REC Power Development & Consultancy Ltd (RECPDCL), a subsidiary of REC Ltd, handed over the special purpose vehicle (SPV) “Tumkur-II REZ Power Transmission Ltd” to G R Infraprojects Ltd (GRIL) on September 3, 2024, in Gurugram. GRIL was selected as the transmission service provider (TSP) through a tariff-based competitive bidding (TBCB) process managed by RECPDCL for the development of this transmission project on a build, own, operate & transfer (BOOT) basis. The handover ceremony saw…

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PGCIL to implement two interstate transmission projects worth Rs 4.2 billion

India, News

Power Grid Corporation of India Ltd (PGCIL) has been nominated to execute two interstate transmission system (ISTS) projects under the regulated tariff mechanism (RTM) route, with a total investment of Rs 4.2 billion. The National Committee on Transmission (NCT) approved these projects during its meeting on August 23, 2024. The first project, the Eastern Region Expansion Scheme – 43 (ERES-43), has a budget of Rs 3.10 billion and an implementation period of 18 months, with…

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Khavda IV A project boosts Adani Energy Solutions’ transmission portfolio

India, News

Adani Energy Solutions Ltd (AESL) has expanded its transmission portfolio to 21,783 ckm and its transformation capacity to 61,686 MVA with the acquisition of the Khavda IV A transmission project. This project, acquired from RECPDCL under the tariff-based competitive bidding (TBCB) route, will be developed as an interstate transmission system (ISTS) under the build, own, operate & transfer (BOOT) model for 35 years. The Khavda IV A line will evacuate 7 GW of renewable energy,…

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NTPC invites bids for 1,200 MW wind-solar hybrid project

India, News

NTPC has issued a tender for the supply of 1.2 GW of power from inter-state transmission system (ISTS) connected wind-solar hybrid projects in India, with a greenshoe option for an additional 600 MW capacity. The project will be executed on a build, own, operate basis. Interested bidders must submit their bids by October 8, 2024, and a reverse auction will determine the final supplier. According to the tender guidelines, all bidders must pay Rs 22,500…

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NCT approves six new projects worth Rs 96.7 billion

India, News

The National Committee on Transmission (NCT) recently recommended six interstate transmission system (ISTS) schemes with a total project outlay of nearly Rs 96.7 billion, to be implemented under the tariff-based competitive bidding (TBCB) mechanism. These schemes aim to enhance India’s power transmission infrastructure across various states. The first scheme focuses on developing a transmission system to supply power to green hydrogen and ammonia manufacturing in the Kandla area of Gujarat, with a planned capacity of…

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Power Grid acquires Bhadla-III Power Transmission project

India, News

On August 28, 2024, REC Power Development & Consultancy Ltd (RECPDCL) handed over the project Special Purpose Vehicle (SPV) “Bhadla-III Power Transmission Ltd” to Power Grid Corporation of India Ltd (PGCIL). PGCIL won the project through a tariff-based competitive bidding (TBCB) process for an interstate transmission system (ISTS) scheme named “Additional transmission system for Bhadla-III Pooling Station as part of Rajasthan REZ Phase III (20 GW).” The project, to be developed under the build, own,…

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CERC moves forward with NERES XVI transmission licence approval

India, News

The Central Electricity Regulatory Commission (CERC) has reviewed the petition by NERES XVI Power Transmission Ltd for granting an interstate transmission licence. In its order, CERC found that NERES XVI meets all necessary conditions for the licence. The commission has directed NERES XVI to issue a public notice seeking comments and suggestions regarding the licence grant. NERES XVI Power Transmission Ltd, a wholly-owned subsidiary of Techno Electric Engineering Company Ltd, was awarded the “Transmission Scheme…

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New substation proposed in Assam to strengthen NER-ER grid interconnection

India, News

A new 400kV substation has been proposed in Bornagar, Assam, as part of the interstate transmission system (ISTS) network, to provide an alternative interconnection between the northeastern region (NER) and eastern region (ER) grids. This initiative aims to address the risk of supply disruptions, as the current gateway to the NER grid, the Bongaigaon substation, is located in a flood-prone area. The Central Transmission Utility of India Ltd (CTUIL) has supported this proposal, initially recommended…