Hitachi Energy India Limited has announced an investment of around Rs 2,000 crore to establish a new large power transformer (LPT) manufacturing facility at Karjan in Vadodara, Gujarat. The investment, first indicated during the company’s FY26 fourth quarter results announcement in May 2026, is aimed at expanding domestic manufacturing capacity for grid equipment under the…
REC Power Development and Consultancy Limited (RECPDCL), a wholly owned subsidiary of REC Limited, has transferred its entire shareholding in Jalna Power Transmission Limited to Maharashtra State Electricity Transmission Company Limited (MSETCL), the successful bidder selected through the tariff-based competitive bidding (TBCB) process. The transfer, completed on June 12, 2026, comprises 50,000 equity shares at…
Power Grid Corporation of India Limited (POWERGRID) has been declared the successful bidder for establishing the interstate transmission system (ISTS) for the “Transmission system for proposed Green Hydrogen / Green Ammonia projects in Kakinada area (Phase-I)” under the tariff-based competitive bidding (TBCB) mechanism. The project will be implemented on a build, own, operate, and transfer…
The Central Electricity Authority (CEA) has issued standardised implementation timelines for Inter-State Transmission System (ISTS) projects to improve predictability and coordination in transmission system development. The timelines were approved during the latest meeting of the National Committee on Transmission (NCT). According to the CEA, the framework is intended to support better planning and synchronisation of…
The State Transmission Utility (STU) of Chandigarh has submitted a five-year business plan before the Joint Electricity Regulatory Commission (JERC), proposing capital expenditure of Rs 158.34 crore on new substations, underground cabling and transmission upgrades aimed at improving grid reliability and meeting rising electricity demand. The filing marks the first business plan submitted after the…
The Karnataka Power Transmission Corporation Limited (KPTCL) has initiated the transition from conventional mineral oil to biodegradable natural ester oil in its high-voltage transformer network. According to KPTCL, the move is intended to improve grid safety, reduce environmental risks, and enhance the operational life of critical transmission infrastructure. Natural ester oil is considered an environment-friendly…
Power Grid Corporation of India Limited (POWERGRID) has commissioned the “Transmission Network Expansion in Gujarat to increase ATC from ISTS: Part-B” project aimed at strengthening transmission capacity in Gujarat. According to a stock exchange filing, the project achieved commercial operation with effect from May 13, 2026, while the Notification for Commercial Operation (DOCO) was received…
Atlanta Electricals Limited has received a Letter of Award (LOA) from Punjab State Transmission Corporation Limited (PSTCL) for the supply of 23 units of 160 MVA, 220/66 kV power transformers along with Nitrogen Injection Fire Prevention and Extinguishing Systems (NIFPES) and optional spares. The total order value is about Rs 285.15 crore, inclusive of applicable…
The Odisha Electricity Regulatory Commission (OERC) has approved investments of around Rs 3,690 crore for 35 transmission infrastructure projects proposed by Odisha Power Transmission Corporation Limited (OPTCL), while simultaneously tightening regulatory oversight on project execution, cost estimation, and planning discipline. The approvals were granted through two orders dated April 27, 2026 in Case Nos. 33/2025…
Resonia has commissioned the 765 kV double-circuit Fatehgarh–Beawar transmission corridor, spanning approximately 700 circuit kilometres, along with associated bays and the 765/400 kV Beawar Substation. The project is designed to enable high-capacity evacuation of renewable energy from generation-rich regions to the grid. The Beawar substation is configured as an extra-high voltage node with substantial transformation…