India

Cabinet approves policy for use of land acquired under Coal Bearing Areas (Acquisition & Development) Act

India

India’s Russian thermal coal imports are set to fall for the first time in 4 months – EQ Mag Pro

September 23, 2022 Anand Gupta

Indian consultancy Coalmint expects September thermal coal imports from Russia to decline 30% from August to 1.4 million tonnes India’s thermal coal imports from Russia are expected to fall for the first time in four months in September, two research consultancies said, potentially resulting in lower revenues for Moscow at a time it is mobilising […]

RERC – Petition filed for redressal of grievance under Regulation 30(3) of Rajasthan Electricity Regulatory Commission (Terms & Conditions for Open Access) Regulations, 2016

India

‘Average power demand has doubled in Uttar Pradesh in the past 5 years – EQ Mag Pro

September 23, 2022 Anand Gupta

LUCKNOW: The average demand for power in UP almost doubled between 2012-17 and April-September 2022 (Yogi 2.0) with the peak demand touching an all-time high of 26,589 mega watt (MW) on September 9, the state government informed the UP assembly on Wednesday. In a written submission, energy minister Arvind Kumar Sharma told the House that […]

Steps taken by the Power Ministry towards use of bio-mass in coal based Thermal Power Plants

India

India may be net zero by 2065 if external factors don’t hit plans – EQ Mag Pro

September 23, 2022 Anand Gupta

India is now the fourth-largest emitter after China, United States and the European Union, and as per IPCC’s Sixth Assessment Report released on August 9, it will be among the most severely affected countries India can achieve ‘net zero’ carbon emissions by 2065-70 as its greenhouse emissions will peak by 2035 and if it caps […]

India

Power Minister R.K. Singh addresses the launch event of the Agni Tattva Campaign – EQ Mag Pro

September 23, 2022 Anand Gupta

Power Foundation of India with Vijnana Bharati organises seminars, events and exhibitions on core concept of Agni Tattva. New Delhi: The launch event of Agni Tattva – Energy for LiFE, an initiative under the umbrella campaign of Sumangalam was held yesterday at Nehru Memorial Museum and Library. Power Foundation of India in association with Vijnana […]

High voltage towers on skies background, Transmission line tower

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CEA brings out a framework for secured power supply – EQ Mag Pro

September 23, 2022 Anand Gupta

The workshop was attended by representatives from the Ministry of Power, State Electricity Regulatory Commissions, State Governments, Distribution utilities, CPSUs under Ministry of Power and various Government officials. Shri Krishan Pal Gujar, Minister of State for Power & Heavy Industries inaugurated a workshop on “Resource Adequacy- Need and way forward” organized by Central Electricity Authority, […]

RECPDCL -Initiation of bidding process for Two Newly Allocated ISTS TBCB Projects

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REC accorded with ‘Maharatna’ company status – EQ Mag Pro

September 23, 2022 Anand Gupta

REC has been accorded with the status of a ‘Maharatna’ Central Public Sector Enterprise, thus giving REC greater operational and financial autonomy. An order to this effect was issued yesterday by the Department of Public Enterprises, under the Ministry of Finance. Incorporated in 1969, REC is an NBFC focusing on Power Sector Financing and Development […]

India

CEA brings out Draft Resource Adequacy framework for reliable and secured power supply – EQ Mag Pro

September 23, 2022 Anand Gupta

Shri Krishan Pal Gujar, Minister of State for Power & Heavy Industries inaugurated a workshop on “Resource Adequacy- Need and way forward” organized by Central Electricity Authority, Ministry of Power in New Delhi today. Shri Alok Kumar, Secretary, Ministry of Power and Shri Ghanshyam Prasad, Chairperson, Central Electricity Authority also attended the event. The objective […]

Vacancy Circular for 01 post of Director Commercial and 01 post of Director Distribution in PSPCL

India

PSPCL Revenue Dips After 0-bill Scheme – EQ Mag Pro

September 22, 2022 Anand Gupta

Patiala: The revenue receipt of PSPCL has shown a downward trend after domestic consumers started getting zero bills. The government estimated a shortfall of Rs 200 crore per month but sources said it is nearly double the amount. The proportionate subsidy due up to September 16 this year is Rs 12,032 crore while cash payment […]

CEA Metering Regulations, 2006 for installation of smart meters

India

Mizoram to Switch to Smart Prepaid Power Meters from December – EQ Mag Pro

September 22, 2022 Anand Gupta

Aizawl : Mizoram will introduce prepaid smart power meters from December as a part of the Centre’s Revamped Distribution Sector Scheme (RDSS), officials said on Tuesday. The state power department has already started the process to replace old postpaid power meters with prepaid smart meters to improve operational efficiencies and financial sustainability, they said. The […]

India

Adani Transmission To Become Net Zero By 2050 – EQ Mag Pro

September 22, 2022 Anand Gupta

Commits to the target 1.5° C above pre-industrial levels Adani Transmission commits to reduce its absolute scope 1 & scope 2 GHG emissions by 72.7% by FY2032 Also commits to reduce absolute scope 3 GHG emissions by 27.5% by FY2031 Commits to keep global warming at 1.5 °C above pre-industrial levels through measurable actions To […]