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BPCL and CIL collaborate on coal-to-SNG project in Maharashtra

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Bharat Petroleum Corporation Limited (BPCL) and Coal India Limited (CIL) signed a non-binding memorandum of understanding (MoU) on December 2, 2024, in Mumbai.  The collaboration aims to explore the development of a coal-to-synthetic natural gas (SNG) project using surface coal gasification at Western Coalfields (WCL). Surface coal gasification transforms coal into synthetic natural gas, providing a cleaner alternative to traditional coal-based energy. 

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NHPC and GGGI join forces to promote clean energy

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NHPC Limited has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the Global Green Growth Institute (GGGI) to collaborate on advancing clean energy solutions, including agrivoltaics, green hydrogen, and sustainable financing.  The partnership aims to address climate challenges and accelerate India’s low-carbon transition by integrating renewable energy with agriculture, developing green hydrogen projects, and boosting investments in green initiatives.  NHPC operates a diversified portfolio of hydropower, solar, and wind projects, while GGGI focuses on enabling green…

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Tata Power and ADB partner to evaluate $4.25 billion clean energy projects

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Tata Power has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the Asian Development Bank (ADB) during COP29 in Baku, Azerbaijan.  The partnership will evaluate financing for strategic projects aimed at enhancing India’s power infrastructure and promoting renewable energy. The MoU includes projects such as a 966 MW solar-wind hybrid system, pumped hydro storage, energy transition initiatives, decarbonization, and battery storage, alongside ongoing investments to modernize Tata Power’s distribution networks.  The estimated cost of these projects…

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Laurentis Energy Partners collaborates on SMR development in Poland

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Laurentis Energy Partners has partnered with ORLEN Synthos Green Energy (OSGE) to advance small modular reactor (SMR) development in Poland.  The collaboration focuses on preparing the Preliminary Safety Analysis Report (PSAR), a critical document for licensing GE Hitachi Nuclear Energy’s BWRX-300 SMRs. The PSAR, mandated by Poland’s National Atomic Energy Agency, will assess environmental conditions, site characteristics, and other safety factors. Laurentis staff based in Ontario, Canada, will handle its preparation. The $40 million agreement…

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Fluor JV begins design phase for Cernavoda nuclear expansion in Romania

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Fluor’s joint venture, including AtkinsRéalis, Sargent & Lundy, and Ansaldo Nucleare, has received a limited notice to proceed with the design phase for units 3 and 4 of Romania’s Cernavoda nuclear power plant. This phase includes engineering and construction plans, revised cost estimates, schedules, and nuclear safety assessments, all contributing to a final investment decision. The agreement was signed by EnergoNuclear, a subsidiary of Societatea Nationala Nuclearelectrica, during COP29 in Baku, Azerbaijan. The ceremony was…

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SJVN inks MoU with Rajasthan government for 7 GW renewable energy projects

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SJVN has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the Energy Department of Rajasthan to advance renewable energy development in the state. As part of the MoU, SJVN will develop 5 GW of pumped storage projects and 2 GW of floating solar projects in Rajasthan. The agreement was formalized in the presence of Rajasthan’s Chief Minister, Bhajan Lal Sharma, and signed by Akhileshwar Singh, Director (Finance) SJVN, and Om Kasera, Managing Director of RRECL. SJVN…

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Power ministry to launch Rs 10 billion scheme for MSME energy efficiency

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The Ministry of Power (MoP) is set to launch a Rs 10 billion scheme to support energy efficiency initiatives among small and medium businesses, aiming to incentivize adoption of energy-efficient technologies.  Under the Bureau of Energy Efficiency’s ADEETIE scheme (Assistance in Deploying Energy Efficient Technologies in Industries & Establishments), the plan will provide interest subvention of approximately five percent for small enterprises and three percent for medium enterprises. Technologies covered include automation systems for resource…

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FREYR Battery to acquire Trina Solar’s US manufacturing assets

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FREYR Battery has signed an agreement to acquire Trina Solar’s 5 GW solar module manufacturing facility in Wilmer, Texas.  The acquisition is expected to be finalised by the end of 2024. The Wilmer plant, which began production on November 1, 2024, is slated to reach full capacity by 2025, with 30 per cent of its output already under firm contracts with US customers. Post-acquisition, FREYR plans a multi-phase expansion to establish a vertically integrated US…

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PGCIL invites bids for Andaman & Nicobar Islands HVDC link project

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Power Grid Corporation of India Ltd (PGCIL) has issued a consultancy tender for the interconnection of Andaman & Nicobar Islands (ANI) with India’s mainland grid. The scope of work covers: Route Alignment, Detailed Survey and Soil Investigation works for the Interconnection of North, Middle & South Andaman Islands. In May 2023, a clean energy approach via an HVDC link was proposed to the Ministry of Power (MoP), which could supply sustainable power to North, Middle,…

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Masdar, Sarawak Energy, and Gentari explore floating solar plant in Malaysia

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UAE’s Masdar has entered a joint study agreement with Sarawak Energy and Gentari to evaluate the feasibility of a floating solar power plant at the Murum Hydroelectric Plant reservoir in Sarawak, Malaysia. The study will assess the technical feasibility, environmental impact, and economic viability of the project. If implemented, the floating solar plant would strengthen Sarawak’s renewable energy capacity and set a regional example for floating solar solutions.  Sarawak Energy Group CEO Datuk Sharbini Suhaili…