Regulation

Indonesia's Coal Move Might Increase Power Production Cost

Indonesia's Coal Move Might Increase Power Production Cost

Malaysia's power sector will not face a crisis if Indonesia's proposal to impose a 25 per cent export tax on coal and base metals this year comes...

KESCO launches mobile-based tracking system of in-field revenue enhancement activities

Kanpur Electricity Supply Company Ltd. (KESCO) has introduced a slew of initiatives aimed at enhancing revenue realization and improving consumer...

Indonesian govt to announce power saving programmes by end of April

Indonesian President Susilo Bambang Yudhoyono would announce energy saving programmes by the end of April.

TIB Demands Cancellation of Coal Plant Near Sundarbans

TIB Demands Cancellation of Coal Plant Near Sundarbans

NTPC's sixth unit bunker collapses in Bihar

Power generation was halted at the 500MW unit 6 of the NTPC thermal power plant at Kahalgaon in Bhagalpur district after its bunker collapsed.

Australia's 600MW brown coal project gets 'frozen'

A $1.23 billion brown coal-gas hybrid power plant in Australia has been frozen after a tribunal imposed difficult conditions.

Pakistan increases consumption limit of subsidized consumers

Pakistan has increased the maximum amount of electricity that can be consumed with tax benefits from 50 to 100 units per month.

Philippine gas unit sets 1-week shutdown in July

The Malampaya plant, which supplies fuel to three major power stations, will be temporarily shut in July for regular maintainance work.

Iran optimistic about power deal with Pakistan

Consul General Peshawar Hassan Darvishvand is hopeful the 5,000 MW power importation deal from Iran to Pakistan will be signed soon.

Scheme's cost estimated at $1.8bn a year

LABOR faces growing business pressure to scale back its renewable energy target when it is reviewed this year, with BHP chief

Gujarat offers 500 hectares for UMPP

Gujarat has agreed to allocate 500 hectare of land for second 4,000 mw ultra mega power project in the state.

Reliance's 1,200MW Rosa TPP to shut due to coal shortage

Reliance Power`s 1,200 MW Rosa Thermal Power Plant is faced with serious coal supply disruptions that it may be forced to shut down the plant.

Bangladesh to ensure continous electricity supply for industries

The Bangladesh Power Development Board plans to ensure continous electricity supply for industries and well-off consumers through dedicated lines.

Southern Philippine province open to nuke plant proposal

Officials of South Cotabato in southern Phlippines are considering the proposal to establish a nuclear power plant in the province.

Pakistan minister wants wind power plants on small rivers

Balochistan Chief Minister Nawab Aslam Raisani emphasized the need to execute wind power projects on small rivers to resolve electricity shortage.

Indian power sector benefits from technological advancements of previous period

The Central Electricity Authority`s report revealed that India benefitted immensely from the technological advancement during the previous plan...

Bangladesh launches renewable energy platform

Bangladesh Solar and Renewable Energy Association, a platform for renewable energy products and businesses, has been launched in Dhaka.