Power Ministry has issued directions to Gencos using the powers under Section 11 of the Act today in the light of current circumstances due to sharp increase in electricity demand. Ministry has stated that with soaring power demand and power shortage in some areas, the generation needs to be maximized. The ministry has added that […]
Power Ministry working on a scheme to liquidate the past dues of Discoms – EQ Mag Pro
Discoms owe Rs. 1,00,018 Cr as on 18th May 2022 to the Generating Companies Discoms to be allowed to pay dues in upto 48 number of monthly instalments; to save around Rs. 19,833 Crore on late payment surcharge Electricity consumers to get relief of this amount as it will not be passed on in retail […]
Power Ministry urges states to direct utilities to clear dues to power generation cos, coal firms – EQ Mag Pro
New Delhi: The Ministry of Power has urged certain states, including Uttar Pradesh, Tamil Nadu and Maharashtra, to direct their utilities to clear total outstanding dues towards generating firms (gencos) and coal companies as failing to do so might affect electricity supply. Union Power Secretary Alok Kumar has shot off letters to chief secretaries of […]
Power Ministry issues directions to all Gencos including Independent Power Producers (IPPs) for timely Import of Coal for blending purposes – EQ Mag Pro
Instructions given to maximise production in captive coal mines Power Ministry has issued directions to all Gencos that if the orders for import of coal for blending are not placed by Gencos by 31.05.2022 and if the imported coal for blending purpose do not start arriving at the power plants by 15.06.2022, all the defaulter […]
Power Ministry Takes Measures For Operationalising ICB Plants Under Stress – EQ Mag Pro
Union Power Ministry has directed Power Finance Corporation (PFC) and Rural Electrification Corporation ( REC Ltd) to take necessary action to arrange short term loans for a period of six months with adequate safeguards, for ICB plants which are under stress or in NCLT, at the earliest. These plants need working capital to buy coal […]
Bharat Band: Power Ministry issues advisory to states during strike from 28 to 30 March 2022 – EQ Mag Pro
Power Ministry issues advisory for ensuring maintaining and reliability of electricity grid during the strike called by National Convention of Workers New Delhi: Ministry of Power on Sunday issued an advisory to States, CEA, All RPCs, CPSUs, NLDC, RLDCs to ensure maintaining and reliability of the electricity grid during the strike called by the National […]
Power Ministry issues advisory for ensuring maintaining and reliability of electricity grid during strike called by National Convention of Workers – EQ Mag Pro
Ministry of Power issues advisory to States, CEA, All RPCs, CPSUs, NLDC, RLDCs to ensure maintaining and reliability of electricity grid during the strike called by National Convention of Workers from 28th to 30th March. The Ministry advised that all the power utilities shall take necessary measures to ensure round the clock normal functioning of […]
Steps taken by the Power Ministry towards use of bio-mass in coal based Thermal Power Plants – EQ Mag Pro
NTPC Ltd., a Central Public Sector Undertaking (CPSU) under the Ministry of Power (MoP) has successfully demonstrated co-firing of biomass at its Dadri Thermal Power Station over a period of time. Following steps have also been taken by MoP towards use of bio-mass in generation from the coal based thermal power plants (TPPs): i. In […]
Power Ministry allotted 17 hydroelectric projects to NEEPCO – EQ Mag Pro
Shri V.K. Singh, CMD has expressed gratitude to the Ministry of Power, Govt. of India, and Govt. of Arunachal Pradesh. New Delhi: The Ministry of Power, India allotted 17 hydroelectric projects with an installed capacity of 4988 MWs, and 1702 MWs in JV are allotted to NEEPCO in Arunachal Pradesh. NEEPCO has established itself as […]
To Promote Clean Energy Consumption, Power Ministry proposes Amendment to Energy Conservation Act, 2001 – EQ Mag Pro
Proposal includes defining minimum share of renewable energy in the overall consumption by industrial units Four stakeholder consultations held for inputs on possible amendments Amendments proposed to also address the global challenge of climate change Amidst the growing energy needs and changing global climate landscape, the Government of India has identified new areas to achieve […]