India
Alstom, Hindustan win Rs 1,843 crore Uttarakhand hydro power project
Alstom bagged a Rs 1,843 crore contract in consortium with Hindustan Construction Company from Tehri Hydro Development Corporation to construct a 1,000 MW hydro power plant in Uttarakhand.
Alstom, Hindustan win Rs 1,843 crore Uttarakhand hydro power project
Alstom bagged a Rs 1,843 crore contract in consortium with Hindustan Construction Company from Tehri Hydro Development Corporation to construct a 1,000 MW hydro power plant in Uttarakhand.
Banks need to beware of sustainability risks in the power sector
Sustainability factors such as water, land, GHG emissions, and fuel availability are slated to pose the greatest risks to power plants. These risks will not just impact plants on a physical and operational level, but they will also have significant financial implications. The risks will be applicable for all energy generation technologies – coal, hydro, wind, bio-mass, solar, nuclear.
India devises rating system for power firms
India's Ministry of Power has devised a new system of rating for state power utilities to incentivise/disincentivise the distribution entities in order to improve their operational and financial performance.
Bangladesh creates master plan to bring electricity to all by 2021
The government of Bangladesh has undertaken a master plan under the Vision-2021 to reach electricity facilities to every village of the country.
NTPC asked to shut down plant units over pollution issues
NTPC has been asked to shut down four units of 500MW each at its Talcher super thermal power station in Orissa, India.
Funding for Indian power projects to slow down
Fitch says this is caused by lending constraints laid down by the Reserve Bank of India.
India to continue with nuclear programmes: Minister Sharma
Commerce Minister of India Anand Sharma brushed aside talks of scrapping his country's nuclear program has called for more cooperation with the United States on nuclear energy.
India energy peak deficit, shortage dip in May
India's peak deficit and energy shortage, the two key indicators of the power and energy availability situation, registered a dip in May 2011 from the previous month.
Chinese JV wins EPC contracts for Bangla power projects
The NEPC-NEIE joint venture came out as successful EPC contractor to build the two big power plant projects in Bangladesh.
Tripura to get World Bank loan for transmission lines
Tripura will receive a Wolrd Bank loan of INR11 billion or US$245.34 million to improve power transmission and distribution system.
Birla Surya to manufacture solar wafers in Maharashtra
Birla Surya will invest INR54 billion or US$1.201 billion over the next five years to develop an integrated solar manufacturing unit in Maharashtra, India.
India's coal ministry threatens NTPC with coal de-allocation
India's Ministry of Coal has issued a warning to NTPC, India`s largest power generating major, for exhibiting a dawdling performance at its Pakri Barwadih and Talaipalli coal blocks.
NHPC to invest in 3 Jammu & Kashmir projects
NHPC intends to invest Rs 2,400 crore for three projects in Jammu & Kashmir under a joint venture with Jammu & Kashmir State Power Development Corporation and PTC India.
Bangladesh to formulate coal policy through public opinion
Commerce Minister of Bangladesh Faruk Khan announced that the Bangla government would take its decision on coal extraction in consultation with the local people.
NEEPCO awaits budget sanction for thermal plant
NEEPCO's is still awaiting sanction for its budgeted outlay for its West Khasi Hills coal based thermal plant from the government.
Suzlon chief forecasts Indian wind energy to grow at 40%
Indian wind energy will register close to 40 per cent growth rate in the wind segment, according to Suzlon chairman and managing director Tulsi Tanti. He added that it will continue to contribute the maximum to the renewable energy mix in India in the short term.” Wind energy sector globally is recording fast phased growth after the 2008 slowdown. The order books with the major players will substantiate the healthy growth, says Tanti. Tanti explained that the adaptation of newer technology will enhance this growth rate.
India surpasses generation targets in May
India surpassed its energy generation target for May 2011 by 3,065 million units, according to a report by the Central Electricity Authority.
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