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Why India’s thermal power projects continue to face delays
By July 6, 2026July 6, 2026

India’s thermal power capacity expansion continues to face execution challenges despite a steady pipeline of under-construction projects. The Central Electricity Authority’s (CEA) latest Broad Status Report of Thermal Power Projects shows that delays remain widespread, with projects being held back by equipment supply constraints, contractor performance, land acquisition, regulatory approvals, fuel logistics, and litigation. Equipment…

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US DoE allocates $175 million for coal plant upgrades
By February 20, 2026February 20, 2026

The US Department of Energy (DoE) has announced $175 million in funding for six projects focused on modernising, retrofitting, and extending the operational life of coal-fired power plants serving rural and remote communities across the United States. The awards form part of the department’s broader $525 million programme aimed at improving reliability and efficiency across…

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EAC clears coal plant expansions in UP and Odisha, defers Bihar proposal
By January 29, 2026January 29, 2026

The Expert Appraisal Committee (EAC) for Thermal Power Projects under the Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change (MoEF&CC), at its 36th meeting held on January 22, 2026, recommended environmental clearances for capacity expansions at three coal-based power plants in Uttar Pradesh and Odisha, subject to detailed environmental conditions. However, it deferred an amendment proposal…

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China’s coal power falls in 2025 as renewables scale up
By January 21, 2026January 21, 2026

China’s coal based power generation declined in 2025, marking its first annual fall in a decade, even as total electricity consumption reached a record high. The shift reflects the growing role of renewable energy in meeting demand, according to government data reported by Reuters. Data from the National Bureau of Statistics (NBS) showed that thermal…

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Zimbabwe signs $455 million deal with Jindal Africa to refurbish Hwange power plant
By September 18, 2025September 18, 2025

Zimbabwe has signed a 15-year concession agreement with Jindal Africa, a subsidiary of India’s Jindal Steel, to rehabilitate the 920 megawatt (MW) coal-fired Hwange thermal power station. The deal is valued at $455 million. According to the country’s energy minister July Moyo, the project will focus on overhauling six ageing units within four years. Under…

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Standing Linkage Committee recommends coal linkage for 660 MW Ennore plant
By August 6, 2025October 28, 2025

The Standing Linkage Committee (Long-Term) for the power sector has recommended earmarking coal linkage for the 660 MW Ennore Thermal Power Station (ETPS) expansion project in Chennai, under the revised Shakti Policy 2025. The recommendation follows a request by Tamil Nadu Power Generation Corporation Ltd (TNPGCL) to revive the stranded project through a tariff-based competitive…

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Policy U-Turn on Coal Pollution Puts Lives at Risk and FGD Firms in Crisis
By July 15, 2025July 15, 2025

Only 11 per cent of India’s coal-based thermal power units are now required to install flue gas desulphurisation systems. This change follows a recent notification from the Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change, reported The Hindu. FGD systems help reduce sulphur dioxide from flue gas, a residue from coal combustion. Sulphur dioxide contributes…

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NTPC declares COD of Unit-3 at North Karanpura TPP in Jharkhand
By June 18, 2025July 16, 2025

NTPC Limited has declared the Commercial Operation Date (COD) for Unit-3 (660 MW) of the North Karanpura Thermal Power Project (TPP) on June 15, 2025. The plant is located near Tandwa town in Chatra district of Jharkhand. The project comprises three supercritical units of 660 MW each and has been implemented at a total cost…

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CIL and DVC sign MoU to develop 1600 MW power plant in Jharkhand
By April 23, 2025April 23, 2025

Coal India Limited (CIL) has signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with Damodar Valley Corporation (DVC) to jointly develop a 2×800 MW ultra supercritical coal-fired power plant at the Chandrapura thermal power station in Jharkhand. This project, a brownfield expansion, will increase the plant’s capacity from the existing 2×250 MW. The proposed plant will require…

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