World energy issues monitor 2024
In a world where the demands for secure, affordable and sustainable energy are ever-increasing, global and national energy systems are showing signs of deficiencies and strains everywhere. There is an
Power Transmission
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BJP ups the ante on grim' power situation
In the face of severe criticism from the Opposition on the issue of power distribution, supply and billing, Power Minister A.K.
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NTPC eyes captive generation in SEZs
The state-run National Thermal Power Corporation (NTPC), which proposes to increase its generation capacity to 50,000 MW by 2012 from the present level of 27,404 MW, has firmed up plans to enter into captive power generation and retail distribution in the upcoming greenfield special economic zones (SEZs). NTPC's move is crucial especially when the centre has so far notified as many as 195 SEZs across the country under the SEZ Act, 2005.
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Nagarjuna Fertilisers exits from mega power project in Udupi
Nagarjuna Fertilisers and Chemicals Ltd (NFCL) has completely exited from the inter-State mega power project under construction in Udupi, Karnataka, selling its 26 per cent stake to the Lanco group.
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Mumbai faces 1000-MW power shortage
For the first time in the living memory of Mumbaiites, the major power utilities servicing the country's commercial capital are likely to impose loadshedding this summer as they haven't been unable to
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Power Transmission Co gets golden shield
Union Energy Minister Sushil Kumar Shinde has given away Golden Shield, the highest award for excellent work, to Madhya Pradesh Power Transmission Company at a function held New Delhi the other day.
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NTPC to take over Jharkhand plant
The power ministry has laced with sweeteners its offer to let Central generation utility NTPC take over Jharkhand State Electricity Board's coal-fired power station at Patratu for turning it around.
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Bawana plant likely panacea for Capital's power woes
The upcoming new 1,500 MW Pragati Phase III gas-based power plant at Bawana, the foundation stone for which was laid by Prime Minister Manmohan Singh on Monday, is expected to significantly reduce the
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Missing basic amenities (Editorial)
Dilapidated roads, un-electrified villages betray govt claims
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BJP to target Sheila Govt. in Assembly on water, power issues
Finding the water and power situation in city far from satisfactory even before the onset of summer, the Delhi BJP has decided to target the Sheila Dikshit Government on the issue in the Assembly duri
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DERC adds rider to NDMC power allocation
In response to a petition filed by the New Delhi Municipal Council asking for its power supply to be allocated through three power plants instead of one at present, the Delhi Electricity Regulatory Co