Author: PPD Team Date: November 29, 2024
THDC India Limited has initiated draft tube erection work in Unit 2 of the Vishnugad Pipalkoti Hydro Electric Project (HEP).
The project, with a total capacity of 444 MW, is situated on the Alaknanda River near Helong village in Uttarakhand. It is expected to be commissioned by December 2026.
Author: PPD Team Date: August 25, 2025 Prime Minister Narendra Modi has inaugurated the first 660 MW unit of the 1,320 MW Buxar Thermal Power Project of SJVN. The Buxar project, located at Chausa in Buxar district, Bihar, is being developed by SJVN Thermal Private Limited, a wholly owned subsidiary of SJVN. The project uses supercritical technology aimed at improving efficiency and lowering environmental impact. It involves an investment of Rs 13,756.56 crore and is…
Author: PPD Team Date: November 14, 2025 The New and Renewable Energy (MNRE) Minister Pralhad Joshi has launched a call for proposals for pilot projects that aim to produce green hydrogen from biomass and waste materials. The government has set aside Rs 1 billion for these projects, in addition to Rs 1 billion already assigned to start-up initiatives under the National Green Hydrogen Mission. The Biotechnology Industry Research Assistance Council will run the programme and…
Author: PPD Team Date: December 23, 2024 The Nuclear Company has issued a solicitation of interest to contractors for its 6GW nuclear power initiative across the United States. The project adopts a “design once, build many” strategy, leveraging advanced construction, AI, IoT, and digital technologies to streamline processes and reduce costs. Key innovations will enhance site selection, permitting, construction management, and supply chain logistics. The initiative targets rising energy demand from AI data computing, onshoring…
Author: PPD Team Date: December 16, 2025 APAR Industries Limited has announced a change in leadership for its Cable Solutions division, following the resignation of the outgoing Chief Executive Officer and the appointment of a new head. Mr Shashi Amin, Chief Executive Officer for Cable Solutions, resigned from his role effective at the close of business hours on December 12, 2025. The company stated that his resignation was to pursue new challenges and opportunities outside…
Author: PPD Team Date: March 6, 2025 India has launched trials for its first fleet of hydrogen-powered heavy-duty trucks. This initiative aligns with the National Green Hydrogen Mission (NGHM), which has been allocated Rs 197.44 billion to establish India as a leader in hydrogen production, storage, and application. Under this mission, the Indian government has already awarded 412,000 tonnes per annum of green hydrogen production and approved 3,000 MW of electrolyser manufacturing capacity annually. Additionally,…
Author: PPD Team Date: March 26, 2025 Indian Renewable Energy Development Agency Limited (IREDA) has raised Rs 9.1 billion through privately placed subordinated Tier-II bonds. The bonds, issued with a 10-year tenure, carry an annual coupon rate of 7.74 per cent. The capital raised will enhance IREDA’s Tier-II capital, strengthening its net worth and improving its capital to risk-weighted assets ratio. The funds will be utilized to enhance liquidity in the financial market and support…