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Pakistan govt unable to supply fuel to power plants
Power shortfall continues to increase in Pakistan as the government is unable to supply fuel to the plants claiming loss of infrastructure in the recent past rains.
Pakistan govt unable to supply fuel to power plants
Power shortfall continues to increase in Pakistan as the government is unable to supply fuel to the plants claiming loss of infrastructure in the recent past rains.
India's Jindal Synfuels pushes through with 1125MW coal-to-liquid plant
Jindal Synfuels Limited is moving ahead with its coal-to-liquids project that would include a mega captive power plant.
Moser Baer to build 1980-MW thermal plant in Jharkhand
Moser Baer has secured a terms of reference for preparation of environment impact assessment studies for a 1980MW coal-fired 1980-MW in Saraikela Kharswan district of Jharkhand.
Management consultancy needed for 2 Indian hydel projects
Hydel projects at Jammu and Kashmir in Ganderbal and Poonch districts are in need project management consultancy services.
Siemens to build India's first 765kV test laboratory
Siemens Limited will build a 765kV test laboratory, the first-of-its-kind in India, at Bina, Madhya Pradesh for the National High Power Test Laboratory.
Power-starved Indian state asks for increased power access
The state government of Assam has requested India's power minister Veerappa Moily to increase the minimum available transfer capacity to the north-eastern region to 400 MW.
Indian hydropower group forays into thermal power
NHPC will enter the thermal power generation business through joint ventures with the thermal generating states of Bihar, Jharkhand, Odisha and Chhattisgarh.
India eyes 20GW nuclear capacity by 2020
This and the 25% supply of electricity from nuclear power by 2050 will be thoroughly discussed in a summit.
Bangladesh to install 1,500 solar-powered irrigation pumps
Plans are in the offing to install 1,500 solar-powered irrigation pumps across Bangladesh by 2016.
Bailout approved for Indian power distributors
India has approved a bailout for cash-strapped power distributors who have accumulated US$17.35 billion in losses as of 2010-2011 financial year.
WB: Rampur hydro project execution in India is unsatisfactory
The World Bank has called for regular monitoring of the critical phase of the 412MW Rampur Hydropower Project in Himachal Pradesh to avoid any slippage in physical progress.
Nepal picks China over India on hydopower deal
Nepal and China have sealed the deal on the West Seti Hydropower Project in West Nepal.
Bangladesh raises power prices again
The Bangladesh Energy Regulatory Commission hiked retail power prices by 15 percent and bulk power prices by 17 percent.
India's garbage-fueled power plants worry trash pickers
New Delhi's garbage pickers fear their lives are about to be upended as the city government sees electricity in trash.
India considers building 60 "solar cities"
India is set to invest US$84 million to build the first of 60 solar cities where much of the electricity will be provided by solar installations.
Indian polyester firm to set up 30-MW wind power plant
Indo Rama Synthetics Limited will set up a 30-MW wind turbine project in Maharashtra through a wholly owned subsidiary.
India's NTPC to engage in electricity distribution
NTPC will explore opportunities in the electricity distribution business in India.