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Four hydropower projects in J&K report progress amid India-Pak tension

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Jammu & Kashmir State Power Development Corporation Limited (JKSPDC) has reported physical progress across four major hydroelectric projects (HEPs) in the region. The Pakal Dul HEP has reached 66 percent physical progress. Located on the Marusudar river, a right bank tributary of the Chenab, in Kishtwar district, the reservoir-based project is being developed by Chenab Valley Power Projects Private Limited (CVPP), a joint venture between JKSPDC and NHPC Limited (49:51). The project involves an investment…

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IRCON secures Rs 4.58 billion contract for Tato-I hydropower project

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IRCON International Limited has won the Rs 4,581.44 million contract for Package I of the 186 MW Tato-I Hydro Electric Project. The award was made on May 2, 2025, following a tender process initiated by North Eastern Electric Power Corporation Limited (NEEPCO) in October 2024. The contract covers construction of key civil works on an item-rate basis. This includes headworks, head race channel (HRC), head race pipe, intake, head race tunnel (HRT), surge shaft, pressure…

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KSEB plans to revive 163 MW Athirapally hydro project

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Kerala State Electricity Board (KSEB) is working to revive the long-stalled 163 MW Athirapally Hydro Electric Project in Thrissur district. The project, earlier held back due to environmental concerns, has now received environmental clearance. KSEB’s board of directors has approved a revised plan for the project. A viability study is currently underway to assess the implementation. The hydro project is located on the Chalakudy river basin and is expected to cost around Rs 16 billion….

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DVC signs PPAs with SJVN for 592 MW hydropower from Himachal projects

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Damodar Valley Corporation (DVC) signed two purchase power agreements (PPAs) with SJVN Limited on April 29, 2025, to procure hydro power from the Sunni Dam and Luhri Stage I projects in Himachal Pradesh. The Sunni Dam Hydro Electric Project is a run-of-river scheme on the Satluj River near Khaira village in Shimla and Mandi districts. It will have six units totaling 382 MW (5 x 73 MW + 1 x 17 MW) and is being…

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Tangedco halts stability tests for 2,000 MW Sillahalla hydro project

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Tamil Nadu Generation and Distribution Corporation Limited (Tangedco) has paused site stability tests, including rock blasting and earth quarrying, for its proposed 2,000 MW Sillahalla Pumped Storage Hydroelectric Project in the Nilgiris. Estimated at Rs 69.14 billion, the project was to be developed in two stages through a public-private partnership. The state would provide funding while the central government would serve as the regulatory authority. Groundwork activities began after the release of the environmental impact…

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THDC synchronises first unit of Tehri PSP in pump condenser mode

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THDC India Limited has synchronised the first 250 MW unit of its 1,000 MW pumped storage project (PSP) at Tehri, Uttarakhand, in pump condenser mode. In pump condenser mode, the turbine acts both as a generator and a condenser. It helps generate electricity and also regulates grid stability by absorbing excess energy without producing power, enhancing operational flexibility. The Tehri PSP consists of four reversible pump turbine units of 250 MW each. Once all units…

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NHPC commissions 800 MW capacity of Parbati Stage-II hydro project

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NHPC Limited declared the commercial operation date (CoD) for Unit 4 of the Parbati Hydro Electric Project Stage-II on April 16, 2025. With this, the entire 800 MW project is now fully commissioned. The project is built on the Beas River in Kullu district, Himachal Pradesh, around 260 km from Chandigarh. Developed at an investment of Rs 98.97 billion, the plant uses four Pelton turbine units of 200 MW each. Parbati Stage-II is part of…

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SJVN releases Rs 2.7 billion for land compensation in Etalin hydro project

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SJVN Limited has released Rs 2,699.7 million as land compensation for the Etalin Hydro Electric Power Project in Arunachal Pradesh. The 3,097 MW project is expected to cost Rs 328 billion and is targeted for commissioning in December 2033. The Etalin project involves the construction of two dams on the Dri and Talo (Tangon) rivers, along with an underground powerhouse complex. It is one of the largest proposed hydropower projects in the region. In recent…

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TNIDB invites bids for consultant services on 1,800 MW Aliyar pumped storage project

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The Tamil Nadu Infrastructure Development Board (TNIDB) has issued a Request for Proposal (RfP) for selecting a technical consultant for the 1,800 MW Aliyar Coimbatore Pumped Storage Hydro Electric Project. The notice was released on April 4, 2025. The last date for bid submission is April 23, 2025. The selected consultant will be responsible for conducting surveys, preparing technical reports and drawings, and supporting the bid process. These tasks are part of the project preparation…

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NHPC receives approval for Lanco Teesta Hydro Power merger

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NHPC Limited has secured approval from the Ministry of Corporate Affairs (MCA) for the merger of Lanco Teesta Hydro Power with NHPC.  The company also received a second insurance payment of Rs 2.50 billion related to business interruption losses from the October 2023 flash flood at the 510 MW Teesta-V Power Station. NHPC, India’s largest hydropower developer, continues to expand into solar and wind energy.