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PFCCL invites bids for evacuation of RE power from Dharashiv, Beed

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PFC Consulting Limited (PFCCL) has invited Request for Proposal (RfP) bids for selection of a transmission service provider (TSP) through tariff based competitive bidding (TBCB) process on build, own, operate, and transfer (BOOT) basis for the “Network Expansion scheme in Maharashtra for Evacuation of RE Power from Dharashiv, Beed District in Maharashtra.” The last date for submission of bids is August 1, 2025. PFCCL has been appointed as the bid process coordinator (BPC). The scheme…

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Five firms shortlisted for Kurnool-IV REZ transmission project

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A total of five firms have been shortlisted as technically qualified for the selection of transmission service providers (TSP) through the tariff-based competitive bidding (TBCB) process on a build, own, operate, and transfer (BOOT) basis for the Transmission System for Integration of Kurnool-IV Renewable Energy Zone (REZ) – Phase-I (4.5 GW). The shortlisted firms are Power Grid Corporation of India Limited (PGCIL), Resonia Limited (formerly Sterlite Grid 32 Limited), Tata Power Company Limited (TPCL), Adani…

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PGCIL and Adani Energy qualify for Khavda transmission project

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Power Grid Corporation of India Limited (PGCIL) and Adani Energy Solutions Ltd have emerged as qualified bidders for the Augmentation of transformation capacity at KPS1 (GIS) and KPS2 (GIS) (Phase-V Part B1 and Part B2 scheme). REC Power Development and Consultancy Limited (REC PDCL) is the bid process coordinator (BPC) for selecting a transmission service provider (TSP) through a tariff-based competitive bidding (TBCB) process.  The project’s special purpose vehicle (SPV) is Khavda V-B1B2 Power Transmission…

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GoI applies for loan from AIIB for Assam transmission project

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The Government of India has applied for a USD 186 million loan from the Asian Infrastructure Investment Bank (AIIB) for the Assam Intra-State Transmission System Enhancement Project Phase II.  The initiative aims to strengthen Assam’s electricity transmission system by constructing new transmission sub-stations, upgrading existing ones, and installing optical power ground wire (OPGW) in the state.

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NTPC plans 20,000 MW transmission project in Andhra Pradesh

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NTPC Green Energy Limited has announced plans for a 20,000 MW transmission project in Andhra Pradesh.  This project is intended to support NTPC Green’s forthcoming green hydrogen hub, which will be developed across 647.49 hectares at Pudimadaka.  The transmission network will connect NTPC’s proposed solar project in Anantapur to the hydrogen hub, establishing a dedicated renewable energy (RE) system to facilitate the growth of green hydrogen production.

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PFCCL incorporates SPV for North-Eastern Region transmission project

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PFC Consulting Limited (PFCCL), a wholly owned subsidiary of Power Finance Corporation Limited, has established a special purpose vehicle (SPV) named NER Expansion Transmission Limited.  The SPV is tasked with developing the “North-Eastern Region Expansion Scheme-XXV Part-A (NERES-XXV Part-A).” The Ministry of Power has appointed PFCCL as the bid process coordinator to select a transmission service provider through a tariff-based competitive bidding process. 

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PFCCL establishes SPV for Wahipora and Sallar Transmission project

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PFC Consulting Limited (PFCCL) has established Wahipora and Sallar Transmission Limited for the transmission project involving the construction of grid substations at Wahipora and Sallar in Kashmir.  The project encompasses the downstream transmission network from the upcoming 400/220 kV Grid Sub-Station at Siot, Rajouri, as well as a new 220 kV grid substation at Bhagthali, Kathua, including a 220 kV line and Line-In Line-Out (LILO) tapping from the existing 220 kV Saran-Hiranagar line. In February…

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Power Grid acquires Bikaner A and B Transmission Projects for Rajasthan REZ

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Power Grid Corporation of India Ltd (PGCIL) has acquired Bikaner A Power Transmission Ltd (BATPL) and Bikaner B Power Transmission Limited, both established to support the “Transmission system for evacuation of power from Rajasthan REZ Phase IV (Part-3: 6 GW) [Bikaner complex]” on a build, own, operate, and transfer (BOOT) basis.  The acquisition from REC Power Development and Consultancy Limited (RECPDCL), the bid process coordinator, was completed on November 11, 2024.

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PFCCL establishes SPV for ISTS scheme development in Karnataka

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PFC Consulting Ltd (PFCCL) has formed a wholly-owned subsidiary named “Gadag II and Koppal II Transmission Ltd” on October 21, 2024, as a special purpose vehicle (SPV) for an interstate transmission system (ISTS) scheme in Karnataka.  The project, titled “System strengthening at Koppal-II and Gadag-II for integration of RE generation projects,” is aimed at enhancing capacity at the Koppal-II and Gadag-II pooling stations to support growing renewable energy (RE) connections. PFCCL has commenced the bidding…

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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…