Britain opens nuclear power projects to Chinese investment

Last Updated: Thursday, October 17, 2013, 14:33

Britain opened the door to investment from China in its nuclear sector on Thursday as finance minister George Osborne invited Chinese companies to take stakes in new nuclear projects.

India begins power export to Bangla, PM says 'historic moment'

Last Updated: Saturday, October 5, 2013, 20:48

India and Bangladesh today embarked on energy cooperation with the inauguration of two collaborative power projects, a step described by Prime Minister Manmohan Singh as a "historic moment" in the partnership between the two countries.

J&K govt in process of buying back 3 NHPC power projects

Last Updated: Saturday, October 5, 2013, 14:18

The Jammu and Kashmir government today said it is in the process of buying back three power projects in the state operated by NHPC.

Tata Power starts work on 400 MW hydel project in Georgia

Last Updated: Thursday, October 3, 2013, 15:41

Tata Power on Thursday said it has commenced construction work for the first phase of its joint venture 400 MW hydro power project in Georgia.

Power units in UP, MP under NGT scanner over pollution

Last Updated: Wednesday, September 18, 2013, 16:07

The National Green Tribunal on Wednesday sought response of the Centre, Madhya Pradesh and Uttar Pradesh as well as several industries, including Essar and Hindalco, on a plea opposing new power projects in Singrauli and Sonebhadra districts due to environment concerns.

Essar Power raises Rs 1,000 cr through bonds

Last Updated: Wednesday, September 11, 2013, 15:43

As part of its plan to lower the debt service burden by replacing short-term debt with long-term borrowing, Essar Power has raised Rs 1,000 crore through an 11-year domestic bond sale.

NTPC to bid for ultra mega power projects

Last Updated: Monday, September 2, 2013, 18:53

The company also plans to aggressively bid for coal blocks during the auction.

Power plants to get surplus gas supplies until March 2016

Last Updated: Friday, August 23, 2013, 21:00

Providing relief to power projects, the government on Friday said any surplus natural gas left after meeting the needs of urea plants would be supplied to fuel-starved electricity generating stations.

Coal-based power plants' Apr-Jul fuel imports at 30 mn tonnes

Last Updated: Thursday, August 15, 2013, 13:39

Coal-based power projects in the country imported about 30 million tonnes of the dry fuel in April-July this fiscal.

'Make BHEL nodal agency for govt-funded overseas power projs'

Last Updated: Sunday, August 11, 2013, 16:21

BHEL, the country's leading power equipment maker, is going through tough times, primarily due to sluggishness in the sector and cheaper overseas imports hurting its prospects.

EGoM to meet in Aug to finalise fresh bidding norms for UMPPs

Last Updated: Friday, July 26, 2013, 13:32

A top ministerial panel headed by Defence Minister A K Antony is likely to meet again in the first week of August to finalise fresh bidding norms for ultra mega power projects.

India approves $160 m for power projects in Nepal

Last Updated: Wednesday, June 5, 2013, 19:46

India has approved a soft loan of USD 160 million for three power projects in Nepal, fulfilling its commitment made to the power-starved neighbouring country.