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Serentica Renewables to invest Rs 500 billion in renewable energy in Rajasthan

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Serentica Renewables plans to invest Rs 500 billion to develop 10,000 MW of renewable energy capacity in Rajasthan, as part of its efforts to position the state as a renewable energy hub.  This investment aligns with the company’s participation in Rising Rajasthan 2024.  Currently, Serentica has 3,000 MWp of renewable energy under construction in the state, focused on serving India’s commercial and industrial sectors, with over 400 MWp already operational.  The company aims to use…

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Nuclear industry “a model for the rest of economy”, UK energy secretary says

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At the Nuclear Industry Association’s annual conference, Nuclear 2024, UK Secretary of State for Energy and Climate Change, Ed Miliband, praised the nuclear industry for offering “well-paid, highly skilled, unionised jobs” that benefit local communities.  He pointed to Hinkley Point C’s impact in Somerset, where its construction has contributed to a 25% increase in the number of young people in the region since 2011.  Miliband emphasized that the nuclear sector serves as a model for…

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JBM Group partners with Keppel for global energy transition

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JBM Group has signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with Singapore-based Keppel to accelerate global energy transition and sustainable infrastructure growth.  The MoU was signed in the presence of Minister of Commerce and Industry Piyush Goyal and Keppel’s Infrastructure Division CEO, Cindy Lim. Under the partnership, JBM Group will leverage its expertise in electric vehicles, EV aggregates, and auto systems to collaborate with Keppel on projects focused on electro-mobility, battery energy storage systems (BESS), and…

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Westinghouse’s eVinci microreactor receives NRC approval for control system

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Westinghouse Electric Company has achieved a significant milestone with the approval of the eVinci microreactor’s Advanced Logic System (ALS) Version 2 instrumentation and control (I&C) platform by the US Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC). This marks the eVinci microreactor as the first of its kind to receive NRC approval for its I&C system, paving the way for autonomous operation. The ALS v2 platform is a logic-based system that manages safety-critical operations using hardware, reducing reliance on…

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Hitachi Energy invests $47m to expand high-voltage factory in Brno

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Hitachi Energy is investing over CZK1.1bn ($47m) to expand its High Voltage Products factory in Brno, Czech Republic.  This expansion, expected to be completed by the end of 2025, aims to increase the factory’s production capacity by over 40% and create up to 200 new jobs. The Brno facility, operational since 2007, manufactures critical components for gas-insulated switchgear, which are essential for electricity transmission and distribution. These products play a key role in integrating renewable…

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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…