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Tamil Nadu weighs PPP route to revive Rs 54.2 billion Ennore expansion
By July 22, 2025July 22, 2025

Tamil Nadu Power Generation Corporation (TNPGCL) is considering a range of development models, including public-private partnerships (PPP), to restart the delayed 660 MW expansion of the Ennore Thermal Power Station. The Rs 54.21 billion supercritical project has faced repeated delays following the termination of earlier contracts with Lanco Infratech and BGR Energy Systems. To relaunch the project, TNPGCL issued a purchase order to SBI Capital Markets on 2 September 2024 for transaction advisory services. SBI…

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Power Mech secures Rs 551 crore O&M contracts for two thermal plants
By July 21, 2025July 21, 2025

Power Mech Projects Limited has announced two new operations and maintenance (O&M) contracts worth a total of Rs 551.35 crores for thermal power projects in Bihar and Madhya Pradesh, according to a filing with stock exchanges. The first order, valued at Rs 498.39 crores (excluding taxes and GST), has been awarded by SJVN Thermal Private Limited. It covers commissioning support and comprehensive O&M for the 2×660 MW Buxar Thermal Power Project in Chausa, Bihar. The…

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Thermal power investments set to double by FY28: CRISIL
By July 18, 2025July 18, 2025

India’s investments in thermal electricity generation are projected to double to Rs 2.3 trillion over the next three years through FY 2027–28, according to CRISIL Ratings, reported by The Economic Times. This marks a sharp increase from the Rs 1.15 trillion invested in the previous three fiscal years. The uptick reflects rising power demand and the continued need for dependable base load capacity, particularly during peak periods and weather extremes. Private participation in thermal projects,…

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Adani Power acquires Reliance’s Butibori thermal project
By July 10, 2025July 10, 2025

Adani Power Limited (APL) has completed the acquisition of Vidarbha Industries Power Limited (VIPL) for an estimated Rs 40 billion. The deal, finalised on July 7, 2025, gives APL ownership of the Butibori Thermal Power Project in Nagpur district, Maharashtra. VIPL was a wholly owned subsidiary of Reliance Power Limited (RPL). It had developed the Butibori project with an investment of Rs 36.33 billion. The project consists of two thermal units of 300 MW each,…

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KSB secures pump supply contract for thermal projects
By July 4, 2025July 16, 2025

KSB Limited has won a contract from Larsen & Toubro Limited (L&T) for supplying 15 sets of main boiler feed pumps along with booster pumps, motors, and accessories. The order, awarded on June 30, 2025, covers two major thermal power projects — Gadarwara Super Thermal Power Project Stage II and Nabinagar Thermal Power Project Stage II. For the Gadarwara project, Stage I comprised two 800 MW coal-based units. Stage II will add two more 800…

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BHEL wins STG order for Adani’s 4,800 MW thermal project
By July 2, 2025July 2, 2025

Bharat Heavy Electricals Limited (BHEL) has secured a Letter of Award (LoA) worth Rs 65 billion for supplying Steam Turbine Generator (STG) equipment and supervising erection and commissioning (E&C) for a 4,800 MW thermal power project by Adani Power Limited (APL). The award, issued on June 27, 2025, covers six units of 800 MW each.

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MCL to invest Rs 649 billion in clean and thermal energy
By July 1, 2025July 1, 2025

Mahanadi Coalfields Limited (MCL) is scaling up its presence in Odisha’s energy sector with a major investment plan of Rs 649 billion. The company aims to diversify beyond coal and enter both renewable and thermal power segments. At the core of this strategy is a 2,100 MW renewable energy expansion in Odisha. This includes 2,000 MW of ground-mounted and floating solar power, backed by an investment of Rs 120 billion. Additionally, MCL is planning a…

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Assam clears projects for thermal, hydro and green sectors
By June 26, 2025June 26, 2025

The Government of Assam is pushing ahead with a large-scale infrastructure push across thermal, hydro, and green sectors. The Cabinet has cleared the 3,400 MW Dhubri Thermal Power Project and the 900 MW West Karbi Anglong Pumped Storage Project. A new green investment fund has also been approved. The Dhubri project is planned in Chirakuta Charuwa Bakra, Bilasipara, co-district in Dhubri district. It is expected to attract Rs 400 billion in investment. The state is…

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Electricity Generated from Various Sources/Fuels
By June 24, 2025June 24, 2025

Details of Electricity Generated from Various Sources/Fuels (2021–22 to 2024–25 up to Feb 2025) (All figures are in Million Units) Soucre: Lok Sabha Answers

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Adani Power gets NCLT nod to acquire VIPL for Rs 40 billion
By June 24, 2025June 24, 2025

Adani Power Limited has received approval from the National Company Law Tribunal (NCLT), Mumbai bench, to acquire Vidarbha Industries Power Limited (VIPL). The acquisition is valued at Rs 40 billion and is expected to close by July 17, 2025. Adani Power received the letter of intent (LoI) for the deal from the resolution professional on February 24, 2025. VIPL, a wholly owned subsidiary of Reliance Power Limited, developed the 600 MW Butibori Thermal Power Project…

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