NTPC has stopped the installation of Flue-Gas Desulphurisation systems at five under-construction power plants. This follows a government notification exempting many thermal plants from needing FGD. The order impacts projects with over 7 GW capacity. Bharat Heavy Electricals Limited may seek compensation. The Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change issued the exemption.
European Union sanctions against Nayara Energy and restrictions on Russian oil-derived fuels present significant challenges for Reliance Industries, potentially impacting their access to the European diesel market. Rosneft’s planned divestment of its stake in Nayara is further complicated. Both companies, key Indian fuel exporters, face reduced refining margins due to these constraints.
India’s Ministry of External Affairs on Friday said it does not support unilateral sanctions, responding to the EU’s latest penalties on Russia that include a Rosneft-linked oil refinery in Gujarat. “Energy security is a paramount responsibility to meet citizens’ basic needs,” MEA spokesperson Randhir Jaiswal stated in a post on X.
Himachal Pradesh’s Revenue Minister Jagat Singh Negi announced that the 450 MW Shongtong hydroelectric project in Kinnaur district is nearly 60% complete and is expected to be finished by December 2026. Negi also instructed officials to register government properties, especially PWD roads existing for over 20 years, in revenue records by August 1, 2025, ensuring…
Reliance Industries reported strong growth in its Oil-to-Chemicals (O2C) business in Q1 FY26, with EBITDA rising 10.8% year-on-year, driven by improved domestic fuel retail margins, a recovery in transportation fuel cracks, and better petrochemical spreads. However, O2C revenue declined 1.5% due to lower crude prices and reduced volumes amid a planned shutdown.
Tata Power Renewable Energy Limited has secured its first Battery Energy Storage Purchase Agreement with NHPC Limited. This agreement involves setting up a 30 MW / 120 MWh battery storage system in Kerala. The project aims to address peak power demand and enhance grid flexibility. It will also support the integration of renewable energy in…
Moody’s Ratings has affirmed Baa3 credit ratings for Adani Energy Solutions entities. This includes Adani Transmission Step-One Ltd, Adani Transmission Restricted Group 1, and Adani Electricity Mumbai Ltd. The rating agency maintains a negative outlook. This is due to governance risks linked to legal proceedings involving Adani Group executives.
The Karnataka cabinet has asked NTPC to conduct a state-wide study to identify suitable locations for a proposed nuclear power plant, rejecting three previously suggested sites in Vijayapura, Raichur, and Koppal. The state will decide on the location after reviewing NTPC’s comprehensive report.
Gurdeep Singh will continue as Chairman and Managing Director of NTPC. His tenure gets a one-year extension. The extension is effective from August 1, 2025, till July 31, 2026. The Appointments Committee of the Cabinet approved the proposal. Earlier, PESB found no suitable candidates for the CMD post. NTPC is India’s largest power producer under…
Investments in thermal power generation are projected to double to ₹2.3 lakh crore by 2027-28, driven by rising energy demand and the need for base load power. Private sector participation is expected to increase significantly, contributing nearly a third of the total investment.