NTPC sets a record in single-day power generation

Last Updated: Friday, August 28, 2015, 13:53

State-owned NTPC Ltd, India's largest power generator, has achieved a record highest single-day electricity generation of 733.12 million units.

BHEL commissions 500 MW power unit in Maharashtra

Last Updated: Thursday, April 30, 2015, 14:24

"Significantly, BHEL has been a partner in the power development programme of the state of Maharashtra and has contributed more than 15,000 MW of generating capacity to Maharashtra, the highest in any single state," it said.

Tata Power swings into a profit of Rs 198 cr in Q3

Last Updated: Wednesday, February 4, 2015, 19:35

Private power producer Tata Power on Wednesday swung into a profit of Rs 198 crore for the third quarter ended December 31, 2014 on account of higher revenue from its electricity generation business and forex gains.

Fuel supply constraints hit power generation during 2013

Last Updated: Tuesday, December 24, 2013, 13:53

Power plants from Andhra Pradesh to Maharashtra idled as gas supplies dried up and coal linkages impeded quick ramp up of electricity generation even as undeterred corporate bigwigs from Ambanis to Tatas showed willingness to commit big money into the sector during the year.

Tata Power's generation increases 62% in first half of 2013-14

Last Updated: Wednesday, November 27, 2013, 16:07

Tata Power on Wednesday said it increased electricity generation by 62 percent in the first six months of current financial year.

Kudankulam N-plant generates 20 percent of capacity

Last Updated: Tuesday, October 29, 2013, 08:43

The first unit of Kudankulam Nuclear Power Project fed the southern power grid with 20 percent of its rated capacity at an average, stated a report.

First unit of Kudankulam N-plant again synchronised with southern grid

Last Updated: Friday, October 25, 2013, 23:27

The first unit of Kudankulam Nuclear Power Plant was again synchronised with the southern power grid after completing the mandatory procedure of shutting down the unit, a top KNPP official said.

Security tightened around Kudankulam N-power plant

Last Updated: Thursday, October 17, 2013, 07:53

Security around Kudankulam Nuclear Power Plant in Tirunelveli district has been beefed up following a threat by an outfit about picketing it.

UP CM urges private sector to help increase power generation

Last Updated: Saturday, September 28, 2013, 20:13

Chief Minister Akhilesh Yadav today said efforts are on to increase electricity generation in Uttar Pradesh, and called upon private sector to extend help to make the state a leading power producer in the country.

Power generation stalled at NHPC Dhauliganga plant in Uttarakhand

Last Updated: Monday, June 24, 2013, 14:57

State-owned NHPC said power generation at Dhauliganga power station in flood-ravaged Uttarakhand has been stalled due to heavy damages to the plant.

Oil Ministry allows diversion of gas for power plants

Last Updated: Thursday, January 3, 2013, 20:47

In a move to increase electricity generation in India, the petroleum ministry Thursday notified guidelines for diversion of scarce gas between two or more power plants of the same owner.

HC sets aside environmental nod for Hiranandani power project

Last Updated: Thursday, June 28, 2012, 23:05

In a blow to the Hiranandani Group's Hindustan Electricity Generation Company, the Bombay High Court on Thursday set aside the state government's environment permissions for expansion of its gas-based power project at Maval near Pune.