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Coal India opens e-auctions to foreign buyers; advances BCCL IPO filing
By January 5, 2026January 5, 2026

Coal India Limited (CIL) has begun 2026 with key policy, operational, and capital market developments, allowing direct foreign participation in coal sales, releasing provisional production and offtake data, and advancing the public offering process of Bharat Coking Coal Limited (BCCL). Coal India Limited (CIL) has approved direct participation of foreign coal buyers from Bangladesh, Bhutan, and Nepal in its Single Window Mode Agnostic (SWMA) e-auctions, effective 01 January 2026. Earlier, international buyers could access coal…

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Philippines launches first auction for fixed-bottom offshore wind
By November 27, 2025November 27, 2025

The Philippines has opened its first competitive auction dedicated to fixed bottom offshore wind projects. The Department of Energy has issued the Notice of Auction and Terms of Reference for the fifth Green Energy Auction, offering 3.3 GW of capacity for delivery between 2028 and 2030. Energy Secretary Sharon S Garin said the auction sets clear rules and milestones that can move developers from early studies to bankable projects. She said offshore wind can support…

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Ministry of Coal to launch 14th round of commercial mine auctions
By October 30, 2025October 30, 2025

The Ministry of Coal is set to launch the 14th round of commercial coal mine auctions, opening a new phase in India’s coal sector liberalisation. The round will offer a mix of fully and partially explored blocks under revised terms designed to attract wider participation from established industry players as well as new entrants. A key highlight of the 14th round is the introduction of provisions for underground coal gasification (UCG), which will be included…

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Prostarm wins 150 MW/300 MWh BESS project in Karnataka
By August 25, 2025August 25, 2025

Prostarm Info Systems Limited has won Karnataka Power Transmission Corporation Limited’s (KPTCL) auction for a 150 MW/300 MWh standalone battery energy storage system (BESS) at the Doni substation in Gadag district. The project will operate on a build-own-operate model for 12 years. The winning tariff is ₹254,000 per MW per month, inclusive of the state’s viability gap funding (VGF) component. Under VGF, Prostarm is eligible for the lower of ₹2.7 million or up to 30…

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EBRD and Romania sign MoU for renewable energy projects
By December 9, 2024December 9, 2024

The European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD) has signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with Romania to support renewable energy development in the country. The MoU, signed by Romania’s Energy Minister Sebastian Burduja and EBRD Romania head Victoria Zinchuk, will assist in the design and implementation of the next round of renewable energy auctions. Romania plans to auction 3,500 MW of renewable energy capacities, with the first auction in September 2024 offering 1.5 GW…

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