Page 6 - Power Supply

Central govt allocates power from its plants, DERC has no jurisdiction

If any reallocation is to be done it is only on the request of the state government; and that also in case any other state is willing to take the surrendered power

Govt agencies told to ensure round-the-clock power supply amid strike

Ahead of the two-day nationwide strike, the power ministry advised all the state-run utilities to be on high alert and ensure round-the-clock electricity supply and stability of national grid.

Japan lifts power outage warning in Tokyo, but supply outlook fragile

Japan lifted a warning of potential blackouts for the Tokyo region as weather and conservation efforts improved, but the supply outlook still appears fragile with several coal-fired plants offline

Ukraine braces for power outage as Russian forces aim energy system

The Ukrainian city of Energodar has been blocked by Russian forces from all sides, while the Zaporizhzhia Nuclear Power Plant (ZNPP) is operating stably

UP elections: Free electricity promises in the era of power reforms

From Agra to Etawah to Mainpuri, which was the bastion of Mulayam Singh Yadav, for years, rural consumers are content with domestic electricity supply of 12-18 hours

Odisha govt invests in power infrastructure to provide 24x7 power supply

Odisha Chief Minister Naveen Patnaik said the state government is investing significantly in improving power infrastructure to provide 24x7 quality power to all.

Afghanistan: Many factories in Kandahar go dark due to power shortage

Amid the power crisis, various factories have been closed down in Afghanistan's Kandahar province due to lack of electricity, Pajhwok Afghan News reported.Since the Taliban took control of Afghanistan in mid-August, many electricity supply projects have been halted for the past four months.Officials at Da Afghanistan Breshna Sherkat (DABS) said that the main reason for halting these projects is the suspension of funds from the Asian Development Bank, the World Bank and the United States development aid to Afghanistan, Tolo News has reported.Turkmenistan's 500 KV electricity transmission to Afghanistan is one of these projects, which was transferring electricity from the border of Turkmenistan to Sheberghan's Aqina port and then to the Alvazun plain of Kunduz and finally to the Arghandi district of Kabul. Only 10 per cent of the work needs to be finished."90 per cent of the 500 KV line project is completed and only 10 per cent of its work remains. If the ADB allows it, we can complete .

60% of power supply restored in Jammu and Kashmir: LG Manoj Sinha

The UT has been facing a widespread power shutdown since Sunday

Greater payment security net for gencos to ensure 24x7 power supply

A greater payment security mechanism for power generation companies to ensure timely payouts for supply of electricity will be in focus in 2022 as stricter rules are on the anvil for 24x7 power supply

China coal output hits record in November to ensure winter supply

China, the world's biggest coal miner and consumer, produced 370.84 million tonnes of the dirty fossil fuel last month, data from the National Bureau of Statistics showed on Wednesday.

Power consumption rises 1.3% to 34.23 bn units in 1st ten days of December

India's power consumption grew by 1.3 per cent in the first ten days of this month from December 1 to 10 to 34.23 billion units (BU) over the same period a year ago, according to power ministry data. In 2020, power consumption was 33.78 BU during December 1 to 10. In the entire month of December 2020, consumption was 105.62 BU, up from 101.08 BU in December 2019. Experts are of the view that power consumption as well as demand would grow at a steady pace in December with improvement in economic activities across the country. During the first 10 days of December this year, the peak power demand met or the highest supply in a day, touched 169.12 Gigawatt (GW) compared to 165.42 GW in the same period in 2020. The peak power demand met in December 2020 was 182.78 GW up from 170.49 GW in December 2019. In November this year, the power consumption grew by 2.6 per cent to 99.37 BU. Last year in November, power consumption stood at 96.88 BU and in the same month in 2019, it was at 93.94 ..

Power minister approves new inter-state projects worth Rs 15,893 cr

These projects were approved after examining the recommendations of the National Committee on Transmission and in accordance with the National Tariff Policy 2016

India's power consumption rises 3.6% to 100.42 BU in November

Last year in November, power consumption stood at 96.88 BU and in the same month in 2019, it was at 93.94 BU

Structural headwinds may lead to more downsides for Cummins India

Up to 45 per cent of its revenues at risk due to new draft policy

India's October power supply deficit worst since March 2016

The October shortfall was already the biggest in absolute terms for a single month since November 2018, even with 19 days of October still left.

Centre directs state-owned NTPC and DVC to meet Delhi's power demand

PMO likely to review coal & power situation today

Gujarat, Maharashtra on the verge of energy crisis amid coal shortage

Mixed signals: Maharashtra govt raises alarm, but generating stations claim supply is under control

Power ministry mandates energy accounting for discoms to curb power losses

Energy accounting reports will provide detailed information about electricity consumption by various categories of consumers and the transmission and distribution losses in various areas.

Asia scrambles to stock up fuel as prices spike in global energy crunch

An electricity crisis is roiling energy markets from Europe to Asia, with fuels that can be used for heating or power in high demand.

RBI MPC meets as energy crisis raises concerns about economic recovery

A lack of coal means factories could shut, while forcing India to import more fossil fuels.