Power Sector News Roundup for July 17, 2025

Author: PPD Team Date: November 18, 2025 India Adani unit takes charge of Rajasthan Part I HVDC project AESL Projects Limited has taken over all responsibilities for the Rajasthan Part I Power Transmission Limited HVDC project through a novation agreement signed on November 14, 2025. The move transfers all rights and duties for the link that will move renewable energy from Rajasthan and Uttar Pradesh to the Adani Energy Solutions subsidiary. The project covers the…

Author: PPD Team Date: December 15, 2025 India CEA issues draft SOP for mandatory third-party fire safety audits of BESS The Central Electricity Authority has issued a draft Standard Operating Procedure for mandatory third party fire safety audits of Battery Energy Storage Systems. Stakeholder comments are open until 11 January 2026. The draft outlines audit frequency, responsibilities of system owners and auditors, and minimum qualification requirements. It aims to reduce fire risks and improve safety…

Author: PPD Team Date: January 12, 2026 India Oriana Power approves Rs 75 crore debenture issue Oriana Power Limited has approved raising Rs 75 crore through a private placement of debentures at a Board meeting held on 5 January 2026. The company plans to issue 7,500 rated, unlisted, senior, secured, redeemable, transferable, non-convertible debentures, each with a face value of Rs 1,00,000. The debentures will carry a fixed annual coupon of 11.6%, payable monthly, with…