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NLC India invites EoI for Gurha Thermal Power Project EPC package

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NLC India Limited has issued an Expression of Interest (EoI) for the engineering, procurement, and construction (EPC) package for the 3×125 MW Gurha Thermal Power Project.  The EoI was announced on December 16, 2024, with a bid submission deadline of January 30, 2025. The project will be executed by a joint venture of NLC India and Rajasthan Rajya Vidyut Utpadan Nigam Limited (RRVUNL) at Chak Madhogarh village in Bikaner district, Rajasthan.

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BHEL emerges as L1 bidder for EPC contract for Amarkantak thermal power expansion project

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Bharat Heavy Electricals Limited (BHEL) has emerged as the lowest bidder (L1) for the engineering, procurement, and construction (EPC) package of the Amarkantak Thermal Power Expansion Project.  Madhya Pradesh Power Generating Company Limited (MPPGCL) invited bids for the project in February 2024, and BHEL quoted Rs 89.98 billion. The project involves developing a 660 MW supercritical unit at Chachai in Anuppur district, Madhya Pradesh, replacing the decommissioned 290 MW units from Phases I and II.  

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NLC India commissions first unit of Ghatampur thermal plant

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NLC India (NLCIL) has commenced commercial operations of the first 660 MW unit of its 3×660 MW Ghatampur Thermal Power Plant (GTPP) in Uttar Pradesh. The unit, which completed its trial operation on 7 December 2024, began commercial operations on 12 December 2024. This is the first fossil fuel-based thermal power plant commissioned in India in this financial year. With this addition, NLCIL and its group companies have increased their total installed power generation capacity…

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Telangana inaugurates Unit 2 of Damaracherla Power Project

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The Government of Telangana has inaugurated Unit 2 of the Damaracherla (Yadadri) Power Project. The project, being implemented by Telangana State Power Generation Corporation Limited (TSGENCO), is located at Damaracherla (Yadadri) mandal in Nalgonda district. With an investment of Rs 299.65 billion, the project will feature five units, each with a capacity of 800 MW.  

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NLC India achieves trial milestone for Ghatampur thermal plant

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NLC India Limited’s joint venture, Neyveli Uttar Pradesh Power Limited (NUPPL), has completed a 72-hour full-load trial for the first 660 MW unit of the Ghatampur Thermal Power Station in Uttar Pradesh.  The trial, concluded on December 3, 2024, is a key step toward declaring commercial operation. NUPPL, jointly owned by NLC India (51%) and Uttar Pradesh Rajya Vidyut Utpadan Nigam Limited (49%), is developing the 1,980 MW (3×660 MW) plant, supported by a 9…

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DVC awards EPC contract for Koderma TPS Phase II to BHEL

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Damodar Valley Corporation (DVC) has awarded Bharat Heavy Electricals Limited (BHEL) the engineering, procurement, and construction (EPC) contract for the 2×800 MW Koderma Thermal Power Station (TPS) Phase II in Jharkhand.  The project will add 1,600 MW to DVC’s generation capacity, addressing growing regional energy demands and promoting socio-economic development. The Koderma TPS Phase II project aligns with DVC’s mission to provide reliable and sustainable power while bolstering the region’s energy infrastructure. The partnership with…

Power Sector News Roundup for November 6, 2024

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Global: Westbridge sells 75% stake in Alberta’s Sunnynook solar project to METLEN Emeren and Arpinge partner on 300MW battery storage portfolio in Italy EDF Renewables signs 20-year energy storage PPA with APS for 250 MW Beehive BESS UAE’s Nakheel and DEWA partner on 132 kV substation in Palm Jebel Ali Canada proposes 35% emissions cap on oil and gas sector by 2030 ACCIONA Energía acquires 300 MW of wind capacity in Texas FTC Solar to…

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CERC amends Indian Electricity Grid Code, tightening regulations for renewable and storage projects

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The Central Electricity Regulatory Commission (CERC) has released the CERC (Indian Electricity Grid Code) (First Amendment) Regulations, 2024, introducing several critical changes aimed at improving grid efficiency and flexibility.  Key amendments include reducing the permissible period for renewable energy and energy storage systems to inject infirm power from one year to 45 days. Extensions of up to three months can be requested from regional load despatch centres, with additional extensions requiring CERC approval. For hydropower…

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DVC highest bidder for Hiranmaye Energy assets

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Damodar Valley Corporation (DVC) has emerged as the highest bidder in the auction for Hiranmaye Energy’s assets, offering Rs 15 billion, surpassing the reserve price of Rs 13 billion.  This marks DVC’s first acquisition, adding to its total installed capacity of around 6,700 MW, including greenfield and brownfield expansions.  Hiranmaye Energy operates a 300 MW thermal power plant in Haldia, West Bengal, with two units of 150 MW each. The company holds a 25-year power…