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Adani Group signs pact for key electricity transmission lines in Kenya

India, News

Adani Energy Solutions Ltd (AESL) has signed an agreement with the Kenya Electricity Transmission Company Ltd (Ketraco) to build, finance, and operate key transmission lines in Kenya for 30 years. This initiative aims to upgrade Kenya’s transmission infrastructure to ensure a more reliable power supply amid persistent blackouts. The project, estimated at KSh 95.68 billion (USD 736 million), will be funded through a combination of debt and equity raised by AESL. The Kenyan government will…

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Adani Group plans 10 GW of overseas hydroelectric projects

India, News

Adani Group is planning to develop 10 gigawatts (GW) of hydroelectric projects overseas in the coming years as part of its strategy to reach net zero carbon emissions by 2050. The conglomerate, led by billionaire Gautam Adani, is exploring projects in countries like Nepal, Bhutan, Kenya, Tanzania, the Philippines, and Vietnam, according to sources familiar with the plans. The group is particularly interested in regions with favourable topography and growing demand for hydropower. The move…

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Adani Total Gas begins blending green hydrogen in natural gas for Ahmedabad households

India, News

Adani Total Gas (ATGL) has started blending 2.2-2.3% green hydrogen with natural gas for household cooking in Shantigram, Ahmedabad. This initiative, part of ATGL’s joint venture with Total Energies, will provide hydrogen-blended natural gas to 4,000 domestic and commercial consumers, reducing greenhouse gas emissions. The company plans to gradually increase the blend to 5% and eventually 8%, expanding supply beyond Shantigram to other areas of Ahmedabad and beyond. ATGL joins other Indian firms like NTPC…

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Adani Group eyes $900 million power line project in Tanzania

India, News

The Tanzanian government is negotiating with the Adani Group for a $900 million public-private partnership to build high-voltage power lines. This project follows the group’s earlier success in securing a 30-year concession to operate the main container terminal at the port of Dar es Salaam. The investment is part of Tanzania’s broader push for infrastructural development and foreign investments. In parallel, Tanzania is also in discussions with UK firm Gridworks Development Partners for a $300…

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Google announces renewable energy partnerships in India

Global, India, News

Google has announced two significant partnerships with Adani and CleanMax in India to enhance the country’s power grid with new renewable energy projects. These initiatives support Google’s goal of decarbonising its cloud services and office operations in India, contributing to its 2030 target for 24/7 carbon-free energy. The collaboration with CleanMax includes a 125.4MW project combining 66MW of solar power in Rajasthan and 59.4MW of wind power in Karnataka, expected to be operational by Q4…

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Ambuja Cements joins Global Decarbonization Alliance, plans Rs 100 billion investment in renewable energy

India, News

Ambuja Cements Limited, a key player in the Adani Group portfolio, has joined the Alliance for Industry Decarbonization (AFID), becoming the first cement manufacturer globally to participate in this initiative. AFID is a global platform that fosters collaboration among industries to accelerate the transition to Net Zero, in alignment with the Paris Agreement. Ambuja’s inclusion in this alliance enables the company to exchange insights and experiences with other energy-intensive sectors. Ambuja Cements, which aims to…

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Adani Green forms JV with TotalEnergies for Gujarat solar projects

India, News

Adani Green Energy Ltd (AGEL) has completed a 50:50 joint venture (JV) with TotalEnergies. As part of this JV, TotalEnergies has invested USD 444 million to acquire a 50 per cent stake in AGEL’s solar projects at the world’s largest renewable energy plant in Khavda, Gujarat. The agreement was signed with TotalEnergies Renewables Singapore and Adani Renewable Energy Sixty Four (ARE64L). AGEL and TotalEnergies now hold an equal 50:50 stake in ARE64L, which houses a…

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Adani Group joins Utilities for Net Zero Alliance

India, News

Adani Group companies Adani Green Energy Limited (AGEL) and Adani Energy Solutions Limited (AESL) have become the first Indian firms in the renewable energy and transmission & distribution (T&D) sectors, respectively, to join the Utilities for Net Zero Alliance (UNEZA). The alliance, under the guidance of the International Renewable Energy Agency (IRENA) and the UN Climate Change High-Level Champions, aims to promote renewable energy grids and clean energy solutions globally. Both AGEL and AESL aim…

Institutional Infrastructure of Energy in India

Power 101

India’s energy sector is supported by a vast and multi-tiered institutional infrastructure that includes ministries, regulatory bodies, public sector undertakings (PSUs), and research institutions. These entities work together to manage, regulate, and oversee energy production, distribution, and policy implementation. Below is an overview of the key institutions involved in India’s energy landscape. Ministries Ministry of Power (MoP): The Ministry of Power is responsible for developing and managing the country’s power sector. It oversees electricity generation,…

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PGCIL, Adani, Sterlite Power in race for Gujarat’s HVDC transmission project

India, News

Three players—Power Grid Corporation of India Ltd (PGCIL), Adani Energy Solutions Ltd (AESL), and Sterlite Power—have qualified to compete for a major interstate transmission system (ISTS) scheme in Gujarat, involving high-voltage direct current (HVDC) technology. The scheme is part of the Khavda V-A Power Transmission project, aimed at evacuating 8 GW of renewable energy from the Khavda region in Gujarat. Developer selection is being conducted through tariff-based competitive bidding (TBCB). The project is estimated to…