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Bhel wins thermal projects worth Rs 11,000 crore from Adani Power

BHEL will complete the Kawai Phase-II project in 49 months, the Kawai Phase-III project in 52 months, and the Mahan Phase-III project in 55 months

Bhel gets 1,600 MW thermal power project from Damodar Valley Corporation

State-owned BHEL on Monday said it has secured a 1,600 MW project from Damodar Valley Corporation (DVC). The coal-based unit will be set up in the Koderma district of Jharkhand on an EPC (Engineering, Procurement, and Construction) basis, BHEL said in a statement. The 2x800 MW Koderma Supercritical Thermal Power Project (STPP) has been awarded through International Competitive Bidding (ICB), it said. This is the first such project in terms of capacity for DVC, and will be set up adjacent to its existing 2x500 MW units set up by BHEL earlier, the statement said. BHEL further said that it has a long-standing partnership with DVC and has installed over 80 per cent of the coal-based power stations of the utility in Jharkhand and West Bengal. The new project from DVC includes supply, erection and commissioning, along with civil works. The key equipment for the project will be supplied by BHEL's manufacturing units. Bharat Heavy Electricals Ltd (BHEL) is one of the largest engineering

Tata Power Q1 FY25 results: Net profit flat at Rs 970 crore, revenue up 14%

Co softens stance towards thermal power, says will evaluate opportunities

Despite new coal plants, India will face more power cuts by 2027: Research

India's power crisis: To avert a looming power shortage, India must accelerate efforts to boost renewable energy capacity, warns new research

JSW Energy looks to advance Rs 1.15 trillion capex by a few years

Plans to make Rs 15K crore capital expenditure in FY25

SECI plans 500 MW solar thermal capacity tender by FY25-end: CMD

SECI, a nodal agency for implementing government's renewable energy projects, is expected to float a tender for 500 megawatt (MW) of solar thermal capacity by the end of FY25, its Chairman and Managing Director R P Gupta said on Wednesday. This will be the first time in India that such a tender would be floated on this scale, Gupta told reporters on the sidelines of the India Energy Storage Week 2024, organised by India Energy Storage Alliance (IESA) here. "The tender is expected to be out by the end of this financial year 2024-25. There have been (solar thermal) tenders but not of this scale," Gupta said in reply to a question on new solar thermal tenders. The earlier tenders were small in size and their costs were also too high, he said. The projects under the 500-MW tender will have advanced technology where steam would be generated through heat and it would also help in running turbines, he added. Besides, the prices will be at par with other Round the Clock (RTC) solutions, G

Adequate coal stock available, can meet 18.5 days' thermal power need: Govt

The Centre on Monday said it has adequate coal to meet the requirements of domestic thermal power plants (TTPs). The coal stocks at domestic TPPs as on Saturday stood at 44.46 million tonnes (MT), which is sufficient to meet the requirements of 18.5 days as per present level of consumption. "This stock position is 33 per cent higher over stock position of same time during last year," the coal ministry said in a statement. Coal production grew 10.58 per cent in the June quarter, it said, adding that supply of coal saw a rise of 8.50 per cent. Keeping in view the "monsoon effect in coal production, coal ministry has ensured 98.67 MT stock availability at the pithead of mines (including coal in transit) as on June 30, 2024, which is 33.5 per cent higher over last year's position". Currently, the stock availability at the TPP end is 68 per cent of the normative requirement, which was about 50 per cent during the same period of last year. During 2023-24, there was no scarcity of coal

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Proactive focus on thermal power needs a rethink

BHEL bags Rs 13,300 crore order to set up 1600 MW-thermal power project

State-owned engineering firm BHEL has bagged the Rs 13,300 crore order to set up a 1600 MW thermal power plant in Koderma in Jharkhand from Damodar Valley Corporation (DVC). Commensurate with the goal of the central government to ensure the energy security of the country, DVC has finalised the tender for the engineering, procurement and construction (EPC) package of Koderma TPS (2X800MW) in Jharkhand, with Bharat Heavy Electricals Ltd (BHEL) for Rs 13,300 Crore on June 26, 2024, a power ministry statement said. With this investment, which would also have a substantial impact on the local economy and benefit people, the installed thermal generation capacity of DVC would go up to 8140 MW by 2030.

Thermal power plants have 68% of normative coal stocks, shows data

As many as 184 thermal power plants with a total generation capacity of 211 GW have 68 per cent of normative coal stock levels amid rising electricity demand due to soaring temperatures in the country. According to the Central Electricity Authority's (CEA) May 3 daily report, 184 plants, that are monitored by the CEA, have 47.78 million tonnes of coal stocks against the normative level of 70.55 million tonnes. This assumes significance in view of power ministry projections that peak demand will be 260 GW during this summer. The peak power demand was at an all-time high of 243 GW in September 2023. Peak power demand met or the highest supply in a day rose to 224.18 GW in April 2024 as against 215.88 GW in April 2023. The highest supply in a day has already touched 223.84GW on May 3, 2024, which is higher than 221.42 GW recorded in May 2023. The peak power demand met was 219.37GW on May 1 and 222.03GW on May 2 this year. In view of the projected high demand for electricity, the powe

THDC aims to make Rs 12K cr coal-based thermal project operational by Sept

State-owned THDC India Ltd aims to make its coal-based power plant operational by September 2024, marking an entry into the domestic thermal energy sector, a top company official said. THDC India Ltd (THDCIL) is setting up a 1,320 megawatt (2X660 MW) Super Thermal Power Project (STPP) at Bulandshahr district in Uttar Pradesh (UP), the official said in reply to a query about the company's plans of setting up coal-based capacities. At present, the Uttarakhand-based entity has an installed power generation capacity of around 1,587 MW, of which 1,424 MW is hydro, 113 MW wind and 50 MW solar. When asked about the timeline of the project, the official said "The work is going on in full swing. We are confident of making the first unit of 660 MW operational by September this year and the second unit operational by March 2025. It is a project of around Rs 12,000 crore." Till January 2024, a sum of Rs 9,428.30 crore has been spent on the Khurja Super Thermal Power Plant (KSTPP), the company

NTPC shuts down operations of 220 MW Barauni Stage-I project permanently

State-owned power giant NTPC has closed down its Barauni Thermal Power Station Stage-I of 220 MW permanently. NTPC is India's largest power utility with a total installed capacity of 75,418 MW (including JVs), according to its official website. "Operation of NTPC Barauni Thermal Power Station Stage-I (2x110 MW) comprising of two Units (Unit 6 & 7) of 110 MW each (along with all Auxiliary systems except CHP, Switchyard, Ash Dyke and Township) shall be permanently discontinued w.e.f. 31st March 2024," a regulatory filing said on Saturday. Established in 1975, NTPC aims to become a 130 GW firm by 2032. NTPC acquired Barauni Thermal Power Station (720 MW) in District Begusarai, Bihar, from Bihar State Power Generation Company on December 15, 2018. At the time of acquisition, the 720 MW coal-based power station has 2 units of 110 MW each (under R&M-renovation and modernisation) and 2 units of 250 MW each (under construction). The plant comprised of Stage-I (2x110 mw) and Stage-II .

CIL tops annual growth target, achieves 610.8 MT supply to power sector

Coal India Ltd (CIL) has surpassed its annual supply target of 610 million tonnes to the thermal power sector, achieving 610.8 MT till March 27, a company official said. This marks the highest coal supply till date to the power sector, he said. CIL's coal supply to the sector rose by 29.3 million tonnes in absolute volume terms compared to the corresponding period last fiscal, he said. The miner's current average daily supply to coal-fired plants stands at 1.76 million tonnes, reflecting the growing demand from the power sector, according to a company statement. CIL is aiming at boosting production in the wake of the estimated peak demand for electricity of 250 GW this summer. In 2022-23, offtake to power plants reached 586.6 million tonnes, surpassing the commitment of 565 million tonnes, the official said. As per data, coal stock at domestic coal-based power plants stood at 47.1 million tonnes as of March 26, an increase of 13.7 million tonnes as against the corresponding perio

NTPC to start commercial ops of 2nd unit of North Karanpura power project

NTPC on Monday said it will start commercial operations of second unit of its North Karanpura Super Thermal Power Project on March 20. NTPC's North Karanpura Super Thermal Power (STPP) project is a coal-based power plant located in the Chatra district of Jharkhand. "Unit 2 (660 MW) of North Karanpura Super Thermal Power Project (3x660 MW) is declared on commercial operation with effect from 00:00 hours of 20.03.2024," NTPC said in an exchange filing. With this, standalone and group commercial capacity of NTPC will become 59,298 MW and 75,418 MW, respectively. NTPC, under the Ministry of Power, is India's largest power generation company.

Rajasthan govt signs 5 MoUs worth Rs 1.60 trn to boost energy sector

These MOUs and purchasing power agreements (PPA) will increase thermal and renewable energy production in the state, the release stated

UP approves green hydrogen policy, setting up of 800 MW thermal plants

The Uttar Pradesh government on Tuesday approved a green hydrogen policy, and a proposal for setting up two units of 800 MW in Anpara in collaboration with NTPC at a cost of Rs 8,624 crore. The decisions were taken at a Cabinet meeting presided by Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath. "So far, hydrogen production technology has relied on electricity or gas, known as gray hydrogen. A significant effort is now underway to transition from gray hydrogen to green hydrogen. The policy outlines an ambitious goal to produce one million metric tonne of green hydrogen annually within the next 4 years, by 2028," an official release quoted Energy Minister AK Sharma as saying. The green hydrogen policy has been set for 5 years. Industries establishing themselves within this timeframe will receive subsidies and other incentives totalling Rs 5,045 crore. "These industries will be eligible for subsidies ranging from 10 to 30 per cent on capital expenditure, with the first five industries enjoying ...

BHEL bags order worth Rs 9,500 cr to set up 1,600 MW thermal project

State-owned Bharat Heavy Electricals Ltd (BHEL) on Tuesday said it has bagged an order from power giant NTPC to set up a 1,600 MW Singrauli thermal power project (Stage-II). The size of the order is more than Rs 9,500 crore, excluding GST (goods and services tax), BHEL said in a regulatory filing. "BHEL has received an order from NTPC for setting up the Singrauli Super Thermal Power Project, Stage-III (2x800 MW) in Sonebhadra District, Uttar Pradesh," it stated. The engineering firm expects to complete Unit 1 in 50 months and Unit 2 in 54 months. The scope of the order includes supply of equipment, erection and commissioning as well as civil works, it said. The BSE on Monday sought clarification on news about BHEL bagging this order as it was the sole bidder. The company later in a clarification to BSE explained that it had submitted a price bid on December 21, 2023, and is the only bidder, for the mentioned NTPC tender, which is an activity in the normal course of ...

PM lays foundation stone for 1st phase of NLC India Talabira power project

Prime Minister Narendra Modi laid the foundation stone of the first phase of NLC India Talabira Thermal Power Project in Odisha. Odisha Governor Raghubar Das, Odisha Chief Minister Naveen Patnaik and several Union ministers including Dharmendra Pradhan and Ashwini Vaishnaw were present on the occasion, NLC India said in a statement on Saturday. "The government will always ensure to fulfil its promises. This government doesn't just lay the foundation stone of any project; it makes sure to inaugurate it. This thermal power project will ensure Odisha gets round-the-clock electricity supply and also open up employment opportunities for the youth," Modi said. With an estimated investment of over Rs 27,000 crore, this coal-based Ultra Super Critical Pit Head thermal power project signifies a monumental step towards fostering energy security and driving the nation's growth trajectory. The project encompasses a 2,400-MW capacity in its initial phase and plans for an additional 800 MW in th

Thermal power plants' capacity utilisation to rise to 69% in FY25: ICRA

The capacity utilisation of thermal power plants will increase by a percentage point to 69 per cent in 2024-25, led by the growth in electricity demand and limited thermal capacity addition, says rating agency ICRA. ICRA's outlook for the thermal power segment is 'Stable', supported by the healthy improvement in the thermal plant load factor (PLF), coupled with the reduction in dues from state distribution utilities (discoms) following the implementation of the Late Payment Surcharge (LPS) scheme since August 2022, a statement said. "The current under-construction thermal capacity is about 30 GW, which is predominantly in the Central and the state-owned generation segment and is expected to be commissioned over the next two to four-year period," Girishkumar Kadam, Senior Vice President & Group Head - Corporate Ratings, ICRA, said in the statement. In our view, there is a clear need for incremental capacity beyond this pipeline if the annual electricity demand growth continues to ..

CCL mulls JV with Jharkhand for expansion of Tenughat Thermal Power Station

The total installed capacity of the thermal station is 420 MW having two units of 210 MW capacity each