Petition for GERC (Procurement of Energy from Renewable Energy Sources) Regulations for CPP units of ONGC in Gujarat – EQ
Summary:
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## 📘 **Case Overview**
* **Petitioner:** Oil & Natural Gas Corporation Ltd. (ONGC)
* **Legal Counsel:** Mr. Akshat Khare, Advocate
* **Objectors:**
1. **Reliance Industries Ltd.** — Represented by Ms. Amrita Thakore & Mr. Anant Kapse
2. **National Solar Energy Federation of India (NSEFI)** — *Not present*
3. **Utility Users’ Welfare Association** — *Not present*
* **Commission Bench:**
* Mr. S. R. Pandey, Member
* Mr. Mehul M. Gandhi, Member
* **Order Date:** 23rd July 2025
* **Hearing Date:** 24th July 2024
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## 🧾 **Petition Purpose**
ONGC filed this petition under:
* **Section 86(1)** of the **Electricity Act, 2003**, and
* **GERC (Procurement of Energy from Renewable Energy Sources) Regulations, 2010** (and amendments)
**Objective:**
To seek clarification from GERC regarding **pegging (i.e., fixing)** of the **Renewable Purchase Obligation (RPO)** applicable to **Captive Power Plant (CPP)** units of ONGC in Gujarat.
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## 📅 **Timeline & Procedure**
* **23.06.2021 & 30.06.2021**: GERC directed ONGC to publish public notices to invite stakeholder feedback.
* **11.08.2021**: Notice published in *Indian Express* (English)
* **20.08.2021**: Notice published in *Sandesh* (Gujarati)
* **24.08.2021**: ONGC submitted a **compliance affidavit**
* **02.09.2021**: Affidavit filed before GERC
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## 📌 **Public Feedback Summary**
* **Comments Received From:**
1. **Reliance Industries Limited**
2. **National Solar Energy Federation of India (NSEFI)**
3. **Utility Users’ Welfare Association**
* **No Comments Received From:**
* **Indian Wind Power Association (IWPA)**
* Petition and documents were also uploaded on GERC’s website for transparency and stakeholder input.
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## ⚖️ **Current Status**
* ONGC completed oral arguments.
* GERC directed ONGC to **submit written submissions within 15 days** from the date of the order.
* The matter has been **reserved for final order**.
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