India

NHPC is realizing prgress in obtaining all the necessary clearances for its 3000 MW Dibang hydroelectric project.

Bangladesh's state minister for power, energy and mineral resources Muhammad Enamul Huq has suggested more investment in renewable energy to ensure low-cost power for the industries, especially  for the apparel sector.

NHPC has yet to receive forest clearance for its 520 MW Teesta-IV hydro electric project from the Ministry of Environment and Forests.

A total of seventeen new Indian power assets were commissioned in September, according to the Central Electricity Authority.

The setting in of chill and freezing of glaciers and water bodies in the higher reaches have dipped Himachal Pradesh's hydropower generation, affecting electricity supplies to north Indian states.

Maharashtra's electricity producer Mahagenco Friday accused the Western Coalfields Ltd. of supplying sub-standard coal to its power plants which has resulted in the ongoing energy crisis gripping the state.

Lauding Myanmar's "transition towards democratic government", India Friday announced $500 million for a host of developmental projects including energy investment for the Southeast Asian nation.

India's Coal Ministry said it would make efforts to supply more coal through electronic auction route to power producer NTPC, whose generation had been hit due to acute shortage of the dry fuel.

The government has constituted a three-member panel headed by Planning Commission member B K Chaturvedi to look into proposed relocation of NTPC’s 1,980-Mw North Karanpura plant in Jharkhand.

Nepal's Prime Minister Baburam Bhattarai today said his country would seek to “conclude” a power trade agreement with New Delhi.

Thermal generation finally picked up in New Delhi and the Northern Grid became more stable as compared to previous days.

An increasin number of Indian states are resorting into power cuts as they feel the effects of power shortage.

Months away from commercial production, Kudankulam nuclear plant is facing severe resistance from the villagers.

Gross capital formation in the electricity sector is down to a level which is nearly one sixth of what was prevailing in the pervious year.

 NHPC is pulling out all stops to ensure that erection of radial gate for bay-6 proceeds smoothly once these hydro mechanical (HM) works are taken up in November 2011.

NHPC is running behind the commissioning schedule for its Uri-II hydro-electric project, with the project now expected to commence commercial operations in December 2011.