Sluggish Demand
BTG industry looks at ways to tide over the slump
The thermal power generation segment has been under a lot of stress lately. The changing energy mix […]
Generation
Sluggish Demand
Recovery Steps
Government sets up panel to resolve stressed assets as RBI deadline ends
As the 180-day deadline for the resolution of high-value non-performing assets (NPAs) of around Rs 20 billion […]
Call for Flexibility
MoP issues draft note on merit order operation
In recent years, the growth in electricity demand has not been commensurate with the generation capacity addition, […]
Adaptable Operations
Flexibilising TPP equipment through retrofits and advanced technologies
The cyclic operation of thermal power plants (TPPs) may lower efficiency, increase maintenance requirements and reduce equipment […]
Mapping Performance
Government launches the first state energy efficiency index
In a first-of-its-kind initiative aimed at tracking the states’ energy footprint, the Ministry of Power (MoP) recently […]
Towards Digitalisation
Advances in BTG equipment to improve generation efficiency
Digitalisation is gathering momentum in the power generation industry as more companies realise the need to upgrade […]
Cleaning Up Coal
Deploying ultra-supercritical technology for improved efficiency and reduced emissions
In recent years, there has been considerable debate on whether coal can continue to play an essential […]
Technology Upgrade
A-USC units critical for addressing environmental concerns
While the government has set ambitious targets for renewable energy development, an increasing emphasis is also being […]
Coal India Limited
Enhancing production, availability and quality
With the approval for commercial mining, the coal mining industry is set to experience significant structural changes […]
Sustainable Ash Utilisation
Government steps up efforts to improve sector's carbon footprint
The fly ash produced as a by-product of coal combustion in the boiler poses environmental challenges, and […]
Effective Disposal
Almost 40 per cent of ash generated from coal-based power plants is not utilised and ends up […]
Diverse Applications
Effective utilTransitioning to a resource-efficient and circular economy is the key to achieving the country’s sustainable development […]
Major Relief
Government allows pass-through of costs incurred by TPPs for emission control equipment
In a significant policy development this month that came as a big relief to thermal power plant […]
Optimising Coal Transportation
Ministry releases methodology for linkage rationalisation for IPPs
The Ministry of Coal (MoC) has released the methodology for the rationalisation of coal linkages for independent […]
R&M Interventions
New needs and requirements
The renovation and modernisation (R&M) of power plants is essential for maintaining their operational performance. Ageing infrastructure […]
Grim Outlook for Gas
Government strikes down proposal for fresh allocations
The past few years have been tough for the gas-based power generation segment and the stress seems […]
New Lease of Life
Policy initiatives for R&M of thermal power plants
The renovation and modernisation (R&M) of coal-based thermal power plants (TPPs) is crucial, both from an environmental […]
Precise Pricing
CIL's new pricing mechanism to limit grade slippages in coal bills
Coal India Limited (CIL) is set to implement a coal pricing mechanism based on the gross calorific […]
Opening Up Coal
Government allows commercial mining by private players
In a major policy move, the central government has allowed commercial mining of coal by private players. […]