Regulation

Indian government forms panel to look into NTPC’s Karanpura project

Indian government forms panel to look into NTPC’s Karanpura project

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...

Nepal eyes power trade agreement with India

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

Delhi govt claims power crisis over

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

More Indian states suffer power shortage

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

Kundankulam villagers demand nuke plant closure

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

Japan utilities use 23% more LNG in September

Japan's 10 utilities consumed 23 % more LNG in September from a year earlier, reflecting their need to offset a fall in nuclearpower generation to a...

GCF for India electricity sector down 1/6 of 2010 levels

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 strives to sustain progress at Teesta Low Dam-III HEP

 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...

NHPC lagging behind in commissioning Uri-II hydro project

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

Indian coal groups asked to increase supply to power firms

The government of India asked coal companies, including major producer Coal India, to step up supply to power stations facing shortage of the dry...

Hydel power generation down in Northern India

The Jammu and Kashmir government announced power generation of hydel and thermal power in Nothern India is down.

Maharashtra to get 700 MW to overcome power crisis

The Union Power Ministry assured Maharashtra that it will be provided with additional 700 mw of power, to help the state tide over the current power...

Indian PM expects Tamil Nadu Chief's support for nuke project

Prime Minister Manmohan Singh has cautioned Tamil Nadu Chief Minister Jayalalithaa that the state’s development plans would be hit in absence of...

Burma seeks to repair China ties after dam project suspension

Burma  vice-president Tin Aung Myint Oo will visit China to soothe tensions after the suspension of a $3.6 billion Chinese-backed dam in the country...

China opposes Brahmaputra hydropower projects

China has ruled out any plan to divert the Brahmaputra river's waters to tackle water shortages.

Power plant delays to slow India coal imports

Indian developers of 4 GW plus power plants are delaying works until they are freed from loss-making sales contracts. The move could slow the country...

Fukushima incident causes Areva to review investments

Areva is reviewing its investments after the Fukushima nuclear disaster in March impacted decisions on nuclear investments worldwide.