UJVN Ltd has invited bids for the construction of a barrage intake and related works, including river diversion, for the 72 MW Tiuni Plasu hydroelectric project (HEP) on the Tons River in Dehradun district, Uttarakhand. This contract is valued at Rs 1.34 billion.
Additionally, bids are invited for the head race tunnel adits surge shaft excavation and penstock works for the HEP, valued at Rs 1.32 billion.
The bid submission deadline for both contracts is October 28, 2024.
The opposition Biju Janata Dal (BJD) in Odisha has expressed concern over the potential impact of Andhra Pradesh’s Polavaram project on the tribal communities of Malkangiri district. The party’s “fact-finding” team, led by former minister Atanu S Nayak, reported to BJD president Naveen Patnaik that the recent budgetary allocation by the central government and the commitment to complete the project by February 2026 has heightened fears among the local tribal population. The team visited the…
Mitsubishi Power, part of Mitsubishi Heavy Industries, has completed the 1.4GW Hin Kong natural gas-fired gas turbine combined cycle (GTCC) power plant in Thailand. The plant, a joint venture between RATCH Group and Gulf Energy Development, features two advanced M701JAC gas turbines. The second turbine began commercial operations 100km west of Bangkok, following the first turbine’s operational start in March 2024. Mitsubishi Power will continue supporting the plant under a 25-year long-term service agreement (LTSA)…
The Central Transmission Utility of India Ltd (CTUIL) has approved seven interstate transmission system (ISTS) schemes worth nearly Rs 4 billion under the regulatory tariff mechanism (RTM). Announced on September 13, 2024, these projects, located across the eastern, western, and northern regions, will be executed by Power Grid Corporation of India Ltd (PGCIL) or its TBCB subsidiaries. The schemes, each costing under Rs 1 billion, include: Implementation of 220kV line bays for a 500-MW renewable…
Norway’s Norges Bank Investment Management has pledged €900 million ($1.004 billion) to Copenhagen Infrastructure Partners’ (CIP) renewable energy fund, CI V. This fund will focus on developing renewable energy projects, including wind and solar, across various regions. The investment aligns with the Ministry of Finance’s 2019 mandate, which supports investments in unlisted renewable energy infrastructure. The partnership also includes a €250 million investment by Copenhagen and Elgin’s retained management into the solar developer Elgin Energy,…
TotalEnergies has partnered with Air Liquide to develop a renewable hydrogen production unit at its La Mède biorefinery in southeast France. The renewable hydrogen will support biodiesel and sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) production. The project involves an investment of €150 million, with production expected to commence in 2028. It aligns with TotalEnergies’ broader decarbonization strategy, including the Masshylia green hydrogen project with ENGIE, where a 20 MW electrolyser is planned for 2029, subject to regulatory…
Waaree Renewable Energy Technologies Limited (formerly Sangam Renewables Limited) has won a contract to supply solar modules for a cumulative 524 MWp solar power project in India. The contract, awarded on December 2, 2024, includes 364 MWp and 160 MWp capacities, with module supplies slated to commence in FY 2025 and FY 2026, respectively.