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THDC begins commercial operation process for second unit of Tehri PSP
By July 8, 2025July 8, 2025

THDC India Limited (THDCIL) has initiated the commercial operation date (COD) process for the second unit of its Tehri Pumped Storage Plant (PSP) in Uttarakhand. The 250 MW unit is part of the 1,000 MW Tehri PSP project. The milestone was virtually inaugurated by Shri Pankaj Agarwal, Secretary, Ministry of Power. The Tehri PSP is India’s first variable speed pumped storage facility. It is also the largest pumped storage project implemented by a central public…

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FAC clears forest diversion for Sawalkote hydro project in J&K
By July 8, 2025July 8, 2025

The Forest Advisory Committee (FAC) under the Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change (MoEFCC) has granted in-principle approval to divert 847.17 hectares of forest land in Jammu & Kashmir for the Sawalkote Hydro Electric Project. The land spans across the Udhampur, Mahore, Batote, and Ramban forest divisions. The 1,856 MW project will be built on the Chenab river in the Ramban district. It is being developed by NHPC Limited on a build, own, operate,…

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EAC reviews hydro and pumped storage projects worth over Rs 37,500 crore
By July 3, 2025July 3, 2025

The Expert Appraisal Committee (EAC) under the Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change (MoEFCC) reviewed several hydroelectric and pumped storage projects in its latest 32nd meeting. The committee examined proposals related to environmental clearance, forest diversion, amendments, and Terms of Reference (ToR). Bhavali Pumped Storage Project (1500 MW), Maharashtra JSW Energy PSP Two Limited proposed this Rs 89.64 billion project across Thane and Nashik districts. The project had earlier been reviewed in two previous…

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Om Infra wins Rs 1,998.4 mn contract for Dibang hydropower project
By June 30, 2025July 16, 2025

Om Infra Limited has secured a contract worth Rs 1,998.4 million for hydro-mechanical works in the Dibang Multi Purpose Project. The award was finalised on June 25, 2025, following bids invited by NHPC Limited in April 2024. The contract has two parts. The first, worth Rs 1,678.6 million, is for the ex-works and CIF (Cost, Insurance, and Freight) supply of equipment, materials, mandatory spares, and tools. Om Infra will be responsible for clearly identifying the…

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Arunachal Cabinet launches Rs 20 billion state power programme
By June 20, 2025June 20, 2025

The Cabinet of Arunachal Pradesh has approved the Arunachal Pradesh Comprehensive State Power Development Program with a budget outlay of Rs 20 billion to be implemented over four years. The programme focuses on strengthening the state’s power infrastructure, electrifying unserved areas, and preparing for a hydropower-driven future. The scheme aims to develop sub-transmission and distribution systems in urban and high-density regions, electrify newly created districts and remote villages, and connect local mini-hydropower projects to the…

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THDCIL commissions India’s first variable speed pumped storage unit
By June 5, 2025June 5, 2025

THDC India Limited (THDCIL) has commenced commercial operation of the first unit (250 MW) of the 1,000 MW Tehri Variable Speed Pumped Storage Plant (PSP) in Uttarakhand. This marks India’s first variable speed PSP and the largest such project undertaken by a Central Public Sector Enterprise (CPSE). The plant comprises four reversible pump turbine units of 250 MW each. Once all units are operational, the total installed capacity of the Tehri Hydro Complex will reach…

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Centre clears Himachal’s takeover of four hydro projects
By June 5, 2025June 5, 2025

The Union Government has granted in-principle approval for Himachal Pradesh to take over four hydroelectric projects earlier allocated to SJVN Limited and NHPC Limited. This move is set to reshape the state’s control over key hydro power assets. The projects include: Luhri Hydro Electric Project Stage I Located near Nirath village, this project involves building an 86-metre-high concrete gravity dam across the Satluj River. It has an installed capacity of 210 MW and an estimated…

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NHPC net profit falls 14.68% to Rs 34.12 billion in FY25
By May 26, 2025May 26, 2025

NHPC Limited reported a standalone net profit of Rs 34.12 billion in 2024-25, down 14.68% from Rs 39.99 billion in the previous year. The decline was partly due to one-time provisions and arbitration-related expenses. Total income rose 6.69% to Rs 117.29 billion, up from Rs 109.94 billion in 2023-24. Revenue from operations stood at Rs 89.94 billion. For Q4 FY25, NHPC posted a net profit of Rs 8.94 billion. Total expenses for the year reached…

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Patel Engineering wins EPC contract for Heo hydro project
By May 23, 2025May 23, 2025

Patel Engineering Limited has secured an EPC (engineering, procurement, and construction) contract worth Rs 7.11 billion from NEEPCO Limited for the 240 MW Heo hydropower project in Arunachal Pradesh. The project is located in the Shi Yomi district and is scheduled for completion within 44 months. The scope of work includes civil works, infrastructure construction, testing, commissioning, and hydro-mechanical systems installation. The 240 MW project (3×80 MW units) is expected to generate 1,000 million units…

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World Bank approves grant for Malawi’s 358.5 MW hydropower project
By May 23, 2025May 23, 2025

The World Bank has approved a USD350 million grant for the Mpatamanga Hydropower Storage Project (MHSP) in Malawi. The funding was cleared by the International Development Association (IDA), a part of the World Bank Group. The 358.5 MW project was co-developed by the Government of Malawi and the International Finance Corporation under a public-private partnership model. The total expected cost exceeds USD1.5 billion, including financing during construction. Once operational, the project is expected to generate…

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