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OTPCL scraps its 1000 mw Rengali power project
August 13, 2010: Even as the coal rich Angul district continues to attract the Independent Power Producers, the state owned Orissa Thermal Power Corporation Limited (OPTCL) has scrapped its proposed 1000 mw power project proposed to be set up at Rengali.
August 13, 2010: Even as the coal rich Angul district continues to attract the Independent Power Producers, the state owned Orissa Thermal Power Corporation Limited (OPTCL) has scrapped its proposed 1000 mw power project proposed to be set up at Rengali.
BHEL to set up 2 manufacturing units, invest over Rs 500 cr
August 13, 2010: State-owned BHEL would invest over Rs 500 crore in setting up two power equipment manufacturing plants at Pudukottai in Tamil Nadu and Jagdishpur, Uttar Pradesh, the Lok Sabha was informed on August 12.
August 13, 2010: State-owned BHEL would invest over Rs 500 crore in setting up two power equipment manufacturing plants at Pudukottai in Tamil Nadu and Jagdishpur, Uttar Pradesh, the Lok Sabha was informed on August 12.
NTPC resolves Barh-I dispute with Technoprom
August 13, 2010: The controversial Barh, phase-I power project of NTPC in Bihar is set to take off after years of delay. Russian equipment maker Technoprom Exports has finally agreed to complete work on the 1980 mw power plant within 36 months.
August 13, 2010: The controversial Barh, phase-I power project of NTPC in Bihar is set to take off after years of delay. Russian equipment maker Technoprom Exports has finally agreed to complete work on the 1980 mw power plant within 36 months.
NTPC, Singareni sign coal supply pact
August 12, 2010: NTPC Limited recently signed a long-term fuel supply agreement with Singareni Collieries Company Limited (SCCL) for supply of coal to NTPC Ramagundam Super Thermal Power Station for 20 years.
August 12, 2010: NTPC Limited recently signed a long-term fuel supply agreement with Singareni Collieries Company Limited (SCCL) for supply of coal to NTPC Ramagundam Super Thermal Power Station for 20 years.
SAIL, JSW, JSPL, RINL may form JV to buy coal assets abroad
August 12, 2010: Leading steel companies SAIL, JSW Steel, JSPL and RINL are in talks to form a joint venture company to buy coal assets abroad, the first such Public Private Partnership (PPP) initiative in India for securing the vital steel-making input.
August 12, 2010: Leading steel companies SAIL, JSW Steel, JSPL and RINL are in talks to form a joint venture company to buy coal assets abroad, the first such Public Private Partnership (PPP) initiative in India for securing the vital steel-making input.
Orissa clears four power projects worth Rs 40,000 cr
August 11, 2010: The Orissa government on August 10 cleared four new power projects of 1320 MW capacity each, worth about Rs 40,000 crore.
August 11, 2010: The Orissa government on August 10 cleared four new power projects of 1320 MW capacity each, worth about Rs 40,000 crore.
Ferro Alloys to invest Rs 100 crore in Facor Power
August 11, 2010: Ferro Alloys said on August 10 that it will invest Rs 100 crore in subsidiary Facor Power Ltd to part-finance a Rs 570 crore power project in Orissa. The leading ferro alloys manufacturer will seek shareholders' approval for raising the sum.
August 11, 2010: Ferro Alloys said on August 10 that it will invest Rs 100 crore in subsidiary Facor Power Ltd to part-finance a Rs 570 crore power project in Orissa. The leading ferro alloys manufacturer will seek shareholders' approval for raising the sum.
NTPC to increase non-fossil fuel-based capacity
August 3, 2010: The power major NTPC Ltd announced on Monday that it has prepared a long-term corporate plan under which it has set itself a target of having an installed power generating capacity of 1,28,000 MW by the year 2032.
August 3, 2010: The power major NTPC Ltd announced on Monday that it has prepared a long-term corporate plan under which it has set itself a target of having an installed power generating capacity of 1,28,000 MW by the year 2032.
Lanco Infra focuses on power, EPC verticals
August 3, 2010: Lanco Infratech Ltd plans to lay thrust on power generation and EPC contracts, as the company scales up its installed capacity from 1,400 MW in March 2010 to 4,000 MW by March 2011.
August 3, 2010: Lanco Infratech Ltd plans to lay thrust on power generation and EPC contracts, as the company scales up its installed capacity from 1,400 MW in March 2010 to 4,000 MW by March 2011.
BHEL bags Rs 6,000 crore worth orders from KPCL
August 3, 2010: Bharat Heavy Electricals Ltd (BHEL) has bagged power equipment orders worth Rs 6,000 crore from the Karnataka Power Corporation Ltd (KPCL) for setting up 2x 800 MW of thermal power plants at Yermarus and Yeramarus in Raichur district, according to the chairman and managing director, BHEL, B.P. Rao.
August 3, 2010: Bharat Heavy Electricals Ltd (BHEL) has bagged power equipment orders worth Rs 6,000 crore from the Karnataka Power Corporation Ltd (KPCL) for setting up 2x 800 MW of thermal power plants at Yermarus and Yeramarus in Raichur district, according to the chairman and managing director, BHEL, B.P. Rao.
L&T bags Rs 6,500 cr order from Jaiprakash Group power project
August 3, 2010: Engineering major Larsen and Toubro said it has secured a Rs 6,500 crore order from Jaiprakash Power Ventures Ltd -- a Jaiprakash group company -- for a 1,980 MW power plant in Uttar Pradesh.
August 3, 2010: Engineering major Larsen and Toubro said it has secured a Rs 6,500 crore order from Jaiprakash Power Ventures Ltd -- a Jaiprakash group company -- for a 1,980 MW power plant in Uttar Pradesh.
Adanis set to acquire Australian coal mine
August 3, 2010: The Gautam Adani-led Rs 30,000-crore Adani Group is set to make the country's largest coal mine acquisition in Australia. The group's Flagship company Adani Enterprise (AEL), the largest coal importer in the private sector, is likely to announce its first mine acquisition in Australia and is firming up plans to commission coal export terminal there.
August 3, 2010: The Gautam Adani-led Rs 30,000-crore Adani Group is set to make the country's largest coal mine acquisition in Australia. The group's Flagship company Adani Enterprise (AEL), the largest coal importer in the private sector, is likely to announce its first mine acquisition in Australia and is firming up plans to commission coal export terminal there.
MoU ban may cost Chhattisgarh dearly
August 2, 2010: Investment proposals worth nearly Rs 3 lakh crore in Chhattisgarh have come under a cloud following a state government decision to ban inking fresh Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) for investment in the mineral-rich state.
August 2, 2010: Investment proposals worth nearly Rs 3 lakh crore in Chhattisgarh have come under a cloud following a state government decision to ban inking fresh Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) for investment in the mineral-rich state.
First Sterlite Energy unit to go on stream
August 10, 2010: The first 600 MW unit of Sterlite Energy's 4 X 600 MW power plant, with Independent Power Producer (IPP) status, at Jharsuguda in Orissa is slated to go on stream next week.
August 10, 2010: The first 600 MW unit of Sterlite Energy's 4 X 600 MW power plant, with Independent Power Producer (IPP) status, at Jharsuguda in Orissa is slated to go on stream next week.
BHEL bags Rs 2525 crore order from Abhijeet Infra
August 10, 2010: State-run BHEL today said it has bagged a contract worth Rs 2525 crore from Abhijeet Infra for setting up a 1080 MW thermal power plant (4 x 270 MW) in Jharkhand.
August 10, 2010: State-run BHEL today said it has bagged a contract worth Rs 2525 crore from Abhijeet Infra for setting up a 1080 MW thermal power plant (4 x 270 MW) in Jharkhand.
Areva T&D bags Rs 110 cr order from PGCIL
August 10, 2010: Areva T&D India said that it has been awarded a contract worth Rs 110 crore from Power Grid Corporation of India Ltd (PGCIL), India's main central transmission utility, to set up a 765 KV extra high voltage substation.
August 10, 2010: Areva T&D India said that it has been awarded a contract worth Rs 110 crore from Power Grid Corporation of India Ltd (PGCIL), India's main central transmission utility, to set up a 765 KV extra high voltage substation.
After Australia, Adanis eye coal mines in South Africa
August 10, 2010: At a time when there is a raging debate on whether coal or natural gas should be the country's fuel of the future, the chairman of the Rs 27,800 crore, Ahmedabad-based Adani group, Gautam Adani, has opted for imported coal.
August 10, 2010: At a time when there is a raging debate on whether coal or natural gas should be the country's fuel of the future, the chairman of the Rs 27,800 crore, Ahmedabad-based Adani group, Gautam Adani, has opted for imported coal.
Reliance Power plant may go onstream eight months ahead of schedule
August 10, 2010: Reliance Power could commission its 4000 MW Krishnapatnam ultra mega power project eight months ahead of schedule after receiving permission from the regulator to slightly change its project configuration.
August 10, 2010: Reliance Power could commission its 4000 MW Krishnapatnam ultra mega power project eight months ahead of schedule after receiving permission from the regulator to slightly change its project configuration.
NTPC preparing to meet rise in coal, gas demand
August 9, 2010: State-run NTPC, on a massive capacity addition programme, says it would need 270-280 mt of coal annually by the end of the Twelvth Plan (2017). It used 150 mt last year.
August 9, 2010: State-run NTPC, on a massive capacity addition programme, says it would need 270-280 mt of coal annually by the end of the Twelvth Plan (2017). It used 150 mt last year.
Coal consumers may need to import 83 mt by 2012
August 9, 2010: Even when China is aggressively tapping all possible sources of coal globally, the coal ministry has said that major consumers like steel, power and cement utilities may need to import.
August 9, 2010: Even when China is aggressively tapping all possible sources of coal globally, the coal ministry has said that major consumers like steel, power and cement utilities may need to import.
