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NTPC and ONGC establish JV for renewable energy projects

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NTPC Green Energy Limited (NGEL), a subsidiary of NTPC, and ONGC Green Energy Limited (OGL), a subsidiary of Oil and Natural Gas Corporation (ONGC), have formed a 50:50 joint venture named ONGC NTPC Green Private Limited (ONGPL).  The Ministry of Power approved the formation of this joint venture, which has an authorised capital of Rs 1 million. ONGPL will focus on renewable energy projects, including greenfield developments and acquisitions of existing assets, with a particular…

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NTPC and RVUNL form joint venture for Chhabra thermal power plant

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NTPC Limited has signed a joint venture agreement (JVA) with Rajasthan Rajya Vidyut Utpadan Nigam Limited (RVUNL) to jointly own and operate the Chhabra thermal power plant.  The 2,320 MW plant, currently managed by RVUNL, comprises four 250 MW units (Stage 1) and two 660 MW units (Stage 2). Under this 50:50 partnership, the joint venture aims to manage the plant’s operations and explore capacity expansion opportunities.

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Refex and Winvision to form JV to manufacture wind turbines in India

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Chennai-based Refex Industries has formed a joint venture with Winvision Enterprises to establish Refex Green Energy Limited (RGEL), focused on wind energy solutions. Refex will hold a 75.5% stake in RGEL, while Winvision will own the remaining 24.5%.  The JV aims to position RGEL as a comprehensive provider in the wind energy sector, covering manufacturing and assembly of wind turbine generators and components, including nacelle assemblies, hub assemblies, rotor blades, and control equipment. Additionally, RGEL…

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NLC India and RRVUNL to set up lignite-based thermal power plant in Rajasthan

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NLC India Limited (NLCIL) has entered into a joint venture agreement with Rajasthan Rajya Vidyut Utpadan Nigam Limited (RRVUNL) to establish a 3×125 MW lignite-based thermal power plant in Rajasthan, along with developing lignite mines to fuel the station.  The initial paid-up capital for this project is set at Rs 500,000, with NLCIL holding a 74% stake and RRVUNL holding 26%. In addition, NLC India Renewables Limited, a subsidiary of NLCIL, has also signed a…

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Hithium Energy and MANAT to establish BESS manufacturing facility in Saudi Arabia

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Hithium Energy Storage Technology has partnered with Nabilah AlTunisi’s company, MANAT, to launch a joint venture named Hithium MANAT. The venture will establish a battery energy storage systems (BESS) manufacturing facility with a 5 gigawatt-hour (GWh) annual production capacity in Saudi Arabia.  This marks one of the first advanced BESS manufacturing plants in the Kingdom and the wider MENA region, supporting Saudi Arabia’s Vision 2030. The partnership was announced at the Solar & Storage Live…

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Sumitomo and CEP Solar to deliver 1.5GW of clean energy projects in Virginia

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Sumitomo Corporation, through its Sumitomo Corporation of Americas and Perennial Power Holdings, has partnered with CEP Solar to develop over 1.5GW of solar and battery storage assets in Virginia, US.  This joint venture will combine CEP Solar’s local expertise with Sumitomo’s project finance capabilities, accelerating the expansion of renewable energy in the region. Construction is expected to begin in late 2025. Takuya Yoshizawa, president of Perennial Power Holdings, highlighted that the partnership enhances geographic diversity…

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Indian Oil and EverEnviro form JV for CBG production

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Indian Oil Corporation (IOCL) has partnered with EverEnviro Resource Management to establish a joint venture (JV) focused on converting organic waste into compressed biogas (CBG).  The two companies will share equal ownership in the JV, which will integrate advanced biogas technologies to promote biofuels and support the national deployment of CBG plants. This initiative aligns with IOCL’s long-term low-carbon strategy and its goal of achieving operational net-zero emissions by 2046. In addition to the CBG…

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CIL inks JVA with RRVUNL to set up a thermal power project

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Coal India Limited (CIL) has entered into a joint venture agreement (JVA) with Rajasthan Rajya Vidyut Utpadan Nigam Limited (RRVUNL) to establish a 2×800 MW brownfield thermal power project at RRVUNL’s existing Kalisindh thermal power station. Under the agreement, CIL will hold a 74% stake in the joint venture company (JVC), while RRVUNL will hold the remaining 26%. The JVC will be established as a private limited company with an initial paid-up capital of Rs…