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Policy flip-flop over coal import puts state, private gencos in a spot

CIL to import coal for states; working capital pressure worries IPPs

Power Ministry asks CEA to compute coal consumption for power generation

The Power Ministry directed the CEA to compute the quantity of the coal consumed, that was procured under SHAKTI B policy mandating blending of 10 per cent by weight for the power generation

Coal India production slower than the captive mines, shows govt data

During 2020-22, production from the captive mines jumped by 38.5 per cent while CIL saw a tepid growth of 3.4 per cent, according to government data

Higher coal imports may push power supply cost for discoms by 4.5- 5%: Icra

The government measures to ease power supply constraints through higher coal imports are likely to increase cost of supply for discoms by 4.5-5.0 per cent in 2022-23, Icra said on Tuesday. On May 5, Ministry of Power (MoP) issued a directive under Section 11 of the Electricity Act, stating that all imported coal-based power plants shall operate and generate power at their full capacity to meet the growing demand, Icra stated. As per this directive, all states and power generating companies (gencos) based on domestic coal will have to import at least 10 per cent of their fuel requirement for blending with domestic coal and meet the growing demand for electricity. This directive by the ministry is valid till October 31, 2022. As the present power purchase agreements (PPAs) do not provide for a pass-through of the fuel cost for these projects, the tariff for supply from these plants under PPAs shall be worked out by a committee with representatives from the MoP, Central Electricity ..

Ministry of Power notifies green hydrogen policy: All you need to know

Waiver of inter-state transmission charges for a period of 25 years will be allowed to the manufacturers of green hydrogen and green ammonia for the projects commissioned before June 30, 2025

Budget wishlist: Here're the key challenges for renewable energy sector

The amount overdue from discoms to RE generators has increased from Rs 13,761 crore in March 2021 to Rs 19,341 crore in December 2021

Govt issues guidelines for optimum utilisation of power generation capacity

Ministry of Power on Friday issued guidelines for operationalising optimum utilisation of generating stations as per the requirement in the electricity grid. A ministry directive issued on Friday provided guidelines in this regard. According to the order of the ministry, it has been brought to the notice of the government that some power plants are not generating to their full capacity at any given time and the unutilised capacity remains idle as they are tied up under power purchase agreements. Whereas in the public interest, such power needs to be despatched (supplied) where there is a requirement in the grid by the other users or consumers, it stated. According to the Tariff Policy, 2016, power stations are required to be available and ready to dispatch supply at all times. For optimum utilisation of un-requisitioned generation capacity of any generating stations regulated under Section 62 as well as those having PPA (power purchase agreement) under Section 63 of the Electrici

Centre to revise coal stock norms to avert future crisis

The power sector's current daily demand is 1.7 mt, of which 1.3 mt is met by CIL

Govt asks power plants to auction fly ash through transparent bidding

Ministry of Power on Wednesday issued an advisory to power plants to auction fly ash through a transparent bidding process

Gencos to be allowed to sell power in open market if not paid by discoms

Power ministry has made the suggestion in order to reduce the retail tariff for consumers and reduce burden of regular payment on the discoms

Transmission charges' waiver for renewable projects extended till 2025

Battery storage, Pump hydro, renewable trading also under exemption

NHPC carries out Covid-19 vaccination drive for employees of Power Ministry

NHPC Limited is undertaking a large scale Covid-19 vaccination drives for the employees of the Ministry of Power and various CPSUs and organisations under the Ministry of Power in Delhi NCR region

Power ministry to launch manufacturing programme for critical equipment

The scheme titled 'Manufacturing Zones under Atmanirbhar Bharat Package' in the Union Budget would entail setting up three manufacturing zones in a year

SC allows CERC to open and clear pending cases, restricts some functions

The country's apex electricity regulator was under suspension since August 2020 when the power ministry failed to appoint a mandatory member (Law) in CERC's quorum

PFC, REC sanction loans worth Rs 1.18 trn under discom liquidity package

Both the firms have disbursed around Rs 31,100 crore under the package

FM Sitharaman insisted on my transfer from North Block, says S C Garg

Former finance secretary Garg had last year opted for voluntary retirement after being transferred to Power ministry

NTPC gets shareholders' nod to raise up to Rs 15,000 cr via bonds

The funds would be raised for capital expenditure , working capital and general corporate purposes, in the domestic market

Electricity Consumer Rights: Power Ministry publishes first draft

While the Act currently has a consumer charter, the latest draft empowers users and has introduced new supply rights for them

Modi govt bans power gear imports from China amid border stand-off

The electric equipment industry, in its representation to the ministry, had earlier flagged the threat of cyberattacks by China

Central transmission utility hived off from Power Grid Corporation

Power Grid, as a CTU, is responsible for the wheeling of power generatedby power producers and involved in planning transmission systems and operations.