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CEA releases draft rules revising RoW norms for transmission lines

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The Central Electricity Authority (CEA) has issued the draft amendment to the CEA (Technical Standards for Construction of Electrical Plants and Electric Lines) Regulations, 2025. The amendment updates right of way (RoW) norms for transmission lines from 66 kV to 1200 kV and HVDC (high voltage direct current) lines up to ±800 kV. The revised norms provide separate RoW widths for different terrains—normal, forest, urban/populated areas, and substation approaches. These are specified for both lattice…

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Bihar to complete key transmission lines and substations by FY 2026

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Several transmission lines and substations in Bihar are expected to be completed by FY 2026, significantly enhancing the state’s electricity infrastructure. Among the key projects is the construction of one 400 kV and three 220 kV transmission lines, aimed at evacuating power from the Chausa Coal Based Power Project. Additionally, new grid substations (GSS) will be set up in Bhore (Gopalganj), Chandi (Nalanda), and Sarairanjan (Samastipur) at an estimated cost of Rs 1.23 billion, Rs…

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Bajel Projects commissions Raipur Pool-Dhamtari, Navsari-Magarwada transmission lines

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Bajel Projects Limited, formerly Bajaj Electricals Limited, has commissioned two key transmission line packages totaling 132.65 km. The Raipur Pool–Dhamtari (CKT-I and CKT-II) line spans 88.65 km. It was developed under the Western Region Expansion Scheme-XXVIII (WRES-XXVIII). The Navsari–Magarwada (CKT-I and CKT-II) line spans 44 km. It is part of the Western Region Expansion Scheme-XXIX (WRES-XXIX) and the Transmission Network Expansion in Gujarat to increase ATC from ISTS – Part B. Power Grid Corporation of…

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Morocco commissions 400 kV transmission lines for Midelt solar plant

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Morocco’s Office National de l’Electricité et de l’Eau Potable has commissioned two 400 kV transmission lines linking the El Ouali substation in the Fez region to the upcoming Midelt solar plant.  The lines, spanning over 270 km, were developed with an investment exceeding MAD 550 million. These transmission lines will transport power from the solar plant, boosting the share of solar energy in Morocco’s clean energy mix. The country is focused on renewable energy integration…

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BSPTCL invites bids for transmission line projects in Bihar

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Bihar State Power Transmission Company Limited (BSPTCL) has invited bids for two transmission line packages in Bihar. The deadline for bid submission is February 12, 2025. Package I: Includes the construction of three 132 kV D/c transmission lines (Ramnagar-Raxaul, Chandauti-Shrghati, Dumraon-Piro), ten 132 kV AIS line bays, and two 132 kV GIS line bays for secondary source connectivity of GSS Ramnagar, Sherghati, and Piro. Package II Covers constructing three 132 kV D/c transmission lines and…

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Texmaco Rail secures contract for Chhattisgarh transmission lines

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Texmaco Rail & Engineering Limited has won a Rs 1,874.1 million contract for constructing nine 132 kV transmission lines totalling 291 km in route length.  The contract, awarded by Chhattisgarh State Power Transmission Company Limited (CSPTCL), was finalized on December 16, 2024, following bids invited in October 2023. The project is set to be completed within 15 months.

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Transmission and transformation capacity additions exceed targets in FY25

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The Central Electricity Authority (CEA) reports that transmission and transformation capacity additions in the first seven months (April-October) of FY25 have surpassed planned targets. This marks the first instance of exceeding the target in FY25. A total of 4,337 circuit kilometres (ckm) of transmission lines were added, 10% higher than the planned 4,762 ckm. Similarly, 33,265 MVA of substation capacity was achieved, surpassing the target of 30,780 MVA by 8%. Central government utilities, led by…

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Gansu Energy Bureau approves 750 kV Wuwei North project in China

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The Gansu Provincial Energy Bureau has approved the 750 kV Wuwei North (Oasis) transmission and transformation project, an essential component of the ‘Gong Electricity into Zhejiang’ initiative. The project, being developed by State Grid Wuwei Power Supply Company, a subsidiary of the State Grid Corporation of China (SGCC), involves constructing a new 750 kV substation with a transformation capacity of 4×2100 MVA and 232.5 km of 750 kV transmission lines. This marks the first 750…

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Tata Power secures LoI from RECPDCL for power transmission project

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Tata Power Limited has received a letter of intent (LoI) from REC Power Development and Consultancy Limited (RECPDCL), a subsidiary of REC Limited, to acquire the special purpose vehicle (SPV) ERES-XXXIX Power Transmission Limited.  The project, to be developed on a build-own-operate-transfer (BOOT) basis, will offer transmission services for 35 years starting from the commercial operation date scheduled for December 31, 2027. The project includes the construction of a 2×1500 MVA, 765/400 kV gas-insulated switchgear…

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MoP unveils National Electricity Plan for transmission

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The Ministry of Power (MoP) has launched the National Electricity Plan for transmission, targeting the transmission of 500 GW of renewable energy by 2030 and over 600 GW by 2032. The plan also addresses the need for 47 GW of battery energy storage systems and 31 GW of pumped storage plants. From 2022-23 to 2031-32, the plan aims to add over 191,000 circuit km of transmission lines and 1,270 GVA of transformation capacity at 220…