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PGCIL completes acquisition of two ISTS schemes for power transmission

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Power Grid Corporation of India Ltd (PGCIL) has finalized the acquisition of two interstate transmission system (ISTS) projects awarded through a tariff-based competitive bidding process.  These projects were transferred from bid process coordinator PFC Consulting Ltd (PFCCL) on November 7, 2024. The projects will operate under the build, own, operate, and transfer model. The first project, Barmer I Transmission Ltd, is a transmission system intended for power evacuation from Rajasthan Renewable Energy Zone (REZ) Phase…

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Four developers shortlisted for Rajasthan HVDC-based ISTS scheme re-tender

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Four developers, Power Grid Corporation of India Ltd (PGCIL), Sterlite Power, Adani Energy Solutions Ltd (AESL), and India Grid Trust (IndiGrid), have been shortlisted for the development of an interstate transmission system (ISTS) scheme in Rajasthan.  The scheme, “Transmission system for evacuation of power from REZ in Rajasthan (20 GW) under Phase-III Part I,” involves high-voltage direct current (HVDC) infrastructure and was re-tendered in August following the annulment of the original bidding process. Housed under…

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Skipper achieves record-high order book of Rs 65.9 billion

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Skipper Ltd announced its highest-ever closing order book of Rs 65.9 billion, with 85% from domestic orders and 15% from exports. The company recorded an order inflow of Rs 16.6 billion in Q2 FY25 (July to September 2024), with key domestic contracts from Power Grid Corporation of India Ltd (PGCIL) and state electricity boards. Export orders primarily came from North and South America. Year-to-date order inflows from April 1 to October 28, 2024, totaled Rs…

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CERC approves transmission tariff for Sirohi Transmission’s ISTS project

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The Central Electricity Regulatory Commission (CERC) has approved the annual transmission tariff of Rs 2.91 billion for Sirohi Transmission Ltd, a wholly-owned subsidiary of Power Grid Corporation of India Ltd (PGCIL), for its ISTS scheme.  This project, named “Transmission system for evacuation of power from Rajasthan REZ Phase IV (Part 2: 5.5 GW) (Jaisalmer/Barmer Complex) Part B,” was awarded to PGCIL under the tariff-based competitive bidding (TBCB) process. During the bidding, PGCIL’s final winning bid…

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PGCIL wins mega ISTS project for renewable energy evacuation in Gujarat

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Power Grid Corporation of India Ltd (PGCIL) has been named the successful bidder for developing a mega Inter-State Transmission System (ISTS) project utilizing HVDC technology.  The project, known as the “Evacuation of power from potential renewable energy zone in Khavda area of Gujarat under Phase-V (8 GW): Part A,” will be established on a build, own, operate, and transfer (BOOT) basis. The letter of intent (LoI) was received on October 28, 2024. The project, housed…

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SRPC proposes 6,000 MW reverse capacity upgrade for Raigarh-Pugalur HVDC system

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The Southern Regional Power Committee (SRPC) has proposed enhancing the reverse transfer capacity of the ±800kV, 6000 MW Raigarh-Pugalur HVDC system from 3,000 MW to 6,000 MW. The National Committee on Transmission (NCT) is expected to discuss this proposal in its upcoming meeting later this month. Currently, the Raigarh-Pugalur HVDC link can transfer 6,000 MW in the forward direction from Raigarh (Chhattisgarh) to Pugalur (Tamil Nadu). The estimated cost for the reverse capacity project is…

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PGCIL secures LoIs for two ISTS schemes in Rajasthan

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Power Grid Corporation of India Ltd (PGCIL) has received letters of intent (LoIs) for two interstate transmission system (ISTS) schemes for evacuating renewable energy from Rajasthan’s Renewable Energy Zone (REZ) Phase IV (6 GW) [Bikaner complex]. The LoIs were issued on October 21, 2024, with PGCIL confirming the notifications on October 22, 2024. The two schemes are: Transmission system for evacuation of power from Rajasthan REZ Phase IV (Part-3: 6 GW) [Bikaner complex]: Part A-…

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SPV incorporated for Bhadla-Bikaner complex ISTS scheme

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PFC Consulting Ltd (PFCCL) has formed a wholly-owned subsidiary, “Bikaner and Bhadla Transmission Complex Ltd,” to serve as the special purpose vehicle (SPV) for the project “Transmission system strengthening to facilitate evacuation of power from Bhadla/Bikaner Complex” aimed at evacuating renewable energy from Rajasthan to load centres in Delhi and Uttar Pradesh. The project, incorporated on October 15, 2024, is part of an ISTS scheme. PFCCL is overseeing the bidder selection process through a tariff-based…

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PFCCL transfers four SPVs to PGCIL and Adani Energy

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On October 15, 2024, PFC Consulting Ltd (PFCCL) transferred four special purpose vehicles (SPVs) for interstate transmission system (ISTS) projects to their winning developers, selected through tariff-based competitive bidding (TBCB). The projects were handed over to Power Grid Corporation of India Ltd (PGCIL) and Adani Energy Solutions Ltd (AESL), with each developer receiving two projects. The SPVs, previously incorporated as PFCCL subsidiaries, were transferred as follows: South Olpad Transmission Ltd (incorporated January 19, 2024), handling…

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PGCIL formally acquires project SPV for “Rajasthan IV H1” ISTS scheme

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On October 15, 2024, Power Grid Corporation of India Ltd (PGCIL) was awarded the project SPV “Rajasthan IV H1 Power Transmission Ltd” by RECPDCL, the bid process coordinator, under the tariff-based competitive bidding (TBCB) route.  PGCIL will develop the transmission project on a BOOT (Build, Own, Operate & Transfer) basis. The project involves establishing substations in Madhya Pradesh, including 765/400kV, 400/220kV, and 220/132kV substations with associated reactors. The project aims for completion within 24 months….