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Himachal Pradesh Cabinet approves takeover of five hydro projects

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The Himachal Pradesh Cabinet has approved the takeover of five hydro electric projects (HEPs) from SJVN Limited and NHPC Limited.  Three of the projects were previously allotted to SJVN. These include: Luhri Hydro Electric Project Stage I Located near Nirath village, this project involves a concrete gravity dam, 86 meters high, across the Satluj river. It has an installed capacity of 210 megawatts (MW) and an estimated cost of Rs 18.10 billion. Sunni Dam Hydro…

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Mercados Energy wins consultancy contract for APDCL power procurement

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Mercados Energy Markets India Private Limited has secured a Rs 2.8 million contract to provide consultancy and regulatory support services to Assam Power Distribution Company Limited (APDCL) for the procurement of 500 MW long-term hydro power. APDCL invited bids for the consultancy in October 2024. The project will be executed through a tariff-based competitive bidding (TBCB) process.

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JV secures consultancy contract for Hanol Tiuni hydro project

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The joint venture of Convolution Engineering Consultancy LLP and Hydro Consult Engineering Limited has won a Rs 9.85 million contract to provide consultancy services and prepare a comprehensive, bankable Detailed Project Report (DPR) for the Hanol Tiuni Large Hydro Electric Project.  Uttarakhand Jal Vidyut Nigam Limited (UJVN) invited bids for the same in April 2024. The project, with a planned capacity of 62 MW, is located on the Tons River in Uttarkashi district, Uttarakhand. The…

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Tlawng hydro project to begin construction in FY 2025

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The Tlawng Hydro-Electrical Project, with a planned capacity of 120 MW, is set to begin construction in FY 2025. Detailed Project Report (DPR) preparation is currently underway. The Central Water Commission (CWC) has completed key studies, including topographical survey, geotechnical investigation, seismic study, and construction material analysis, along with a foundation study for the dam site. Tender evaluation for the project is in progress. Located near North Lungleg in Mizoram’s Aizawl district, the project involves…

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Trilateral power flow from Nepal to Bangladesh via India begins

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Union Minister Manohar Lal Khattar and officials from Nepal and Bangladesh inaugurated the first trilateral power flow transaction on 15 November 2024.  The event marked the transmission of hydroelectric power from Nepal to Bangladesh, facilitated through India’s electricity grid. The power transaction stems from the Regional Cooperation for Power Purchase, Sale, Distribution, and Transmission agreement signed in June 2023 during Nepal Prime Minister Pushpa Kamal Dahal’s visit to India. Under the agreement, Nepal exports 40…