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The 800 MW NTPC-BHEL advanced ultra super critical (AUSC) coal-fired project, announced in Budget 2024-25, is awaiting final government approval despite submissions and follow-up meetings. The parliamentary committee urges swift action, emphasizing the project’s importance in modernizing India’s aging thermal power fleet and improving environmental performance, especially with over 130 GW of coal capacity nearing…

India is considering allowing private companies to operate nuclear power plants by setting qualifying criteria focused on financial health, technical expertise, and large-scale project experience. Proposed changes to the Atomic Energy and Civil Liability for Nuclear Damage Acts are under legal review. The move aims to boost clean energy capacity from 8.8 GW to 100…

PFC has secured a EUR 150 million loan from KfW to support India’s Revamped Distribution Sector Scheme (RDSS). This collaboration aims to improve the operational and financial efficiency of power distribution companies nationwide. The partnership between PFC and KfW strengthens Indo-German cooperation in the energy sector, advancing the shared goal of accelerating energy transition and…

While coal gasification presents uncertain decarbonisation outcomes, it can play a crucial role in strengthening the country’s raw material security by reducing dependence on imported coal and natural gas, according to an Observer Research Foundation report.

A major hydropower project, the Kamala HEP, has received a significant investment of over Rs 26,000 crore. This 1720 MW project in Arunachal Pradesh will generate clean energy and boost the region’s power supply. It will also contribute to flood moderation and socio-economic development. The project is a joint venture and is expected to be…

Speaking on the sidelines of the St Petersburg International Economic Forum on Thursday (local time) Putin said Moscow and New Delhi were aiming for more ambitious economic targets as trade between the two nations continues to grow. “We are not only talking about our plans in energy, including nuclear energy. Kudankulam Nuclear Power Plant (KKNPP)…