July Issue 2019
July Issue 2019
July 2019
July Issue 2019
Coal Currents
TPPs continue to face demand and fuel challenges
With nearly 75 per cent share in the total power generation during 2018-19, coal continues to be […]
Running Dry
Inadequate gas supply hampering segment growth
The gas-based power generation segment in the country has delivered a flat performance in the past couple […]
Promoting Hydro
Government takes policy initiatives but more efforts needed
The hydropower segment finally received some policy attention this year with the central government introducing initiatives to […]
Tracking Nuclear
Trends and developments in the segment
Nuclear power is considered an ideal solution to India’s twin challenges of meeting a huge energy requirement […]
Recharging Renewables
Sector gears up for a mid-course correction
The year 2018-19 was an eventful one for the country’s renewable energy sector. India jumped three places […]
Outlook for Captives
Growing share of CPPs despite fuel supply issues
Captive power plants (CPPs), both stand-alone and grid connected, are playing a significant role in meeting the […]
BESCOM
High level of operational and financial performance
Established in 2002, Bangalore Electricity Supply Company Limited (BESCOM) is the largest discom in Karnataka accounting for 45-50 […]
Forward Looking
Setting the course for growth
The government is readying a slew of reforms for the power sector as it begins its new […]
Costly Capital
Need to re-engineer hydro project financing
The hydropower segment has received a fresh lease of life with the Cabinet Committee on Economic Affairs […]
MNRE asks states to adhere to ‘must run’ status of RE plants
The Ministry of New and Renewable Energy (MNRE) has asked the states to ensure that the “must-run” […]
MoP mandates payment security mechanism for gencos
The MoP has stated that a letter of credit should be mandatorily used as a payment security […]
CEA issues Measures Relating to Safety and Electric Supply (Amendment) Regulations, 2019
The Central Electricity Authority (CEA) has issued Measures Relating to Safety and Electric Supply (Amendment) Regulations, 2019. […]
Finance Minister announces measures for power sector in Budget 2019-20
The finance minister has proposed a package for the power sector and announced plans to launch tariff […]
MoP marginally increases budgetary allocation for MoP in Budget 2019-20
The net budgetary allocation for the Ministry of Power (MoP) stands at Rs 158.74 billion under the […]
Economic Survey 2018-19 highlights power sector’s progress
The Economic Survey of India for 2018-19 has highlighted the paradigm shift in the country’s power sector […]
PFC Consulting invites bids for technical consultancy for Deoghar UMPP
PFC Consulting Limited has invited bids to appoint a technical consultant for the 4,000 MW ultra mega […]
MoP writes to APTEL on regulatory assets
The MoP has written to the Appellate Tribunal for Electricity asking it to direct the state electricity […]
CCEA approves 2,880 MW Dibang hydro project in Arunachal Pradesh
The Cabinet Committee on Economic Affairs (CCEA) has approved NHPC Limited’s 2,880 MW Dibang multi-purpose project in […]