NHPC said that the signing of memorandum of agreement with Arunachal Pradesh is underway and the project proposal is under approval. The Etalin plant is being envisaged as a run-of-the-river project involving the construction of two concrete gravity dams on Dri and Tangon rivers, tributaries of Dibang river.
Induction cooking will significantly boost power demand. Experts predict an increase of 13 to 27 gigawatts. This new demand will be most noticeable during morning and evening peak hours. The government is also arranging additional gas-based power to meet summer demand. Thermal plants are deferring maintenance to ensure supply.
India’s Oil Minister Hardeep Puri met Qatar’s Energy Minister Saad Sherida Al-Kaabi. Both stressed ending global energy supply disruptions. Qatar reaffirmed its role as a reliable energy supplier to India. Discussions covered trade, investment, and energy ties. India is reassessing its supply situation following a ceasefire. Efforts are underway to secure the safe passage of…
Karnataka Power Corporation Limited has set a new record generating 15,509 million units of hydropower in the financial year 2025-26. This achievement surpasses the previous record set in 2024-25. Improved maintenance practices and good rainfall contributed to this success. Several hydropower stations across the state delivered impressive performance, meeting the state’s power demand.
West Asia War: India’s shipping ministry has granted special permission for four vessels carrying Iranian oil to dock at Sikka port. This move comes after a temporary U.S. waiver on sanctions. Reliance Industries requested the special berthing for these vessels. The waiver is set to expire soon. This development allows India to potentially resume importing…
India is boosting electricity supply for summer. Maintenance shutdowns at thermal power plants are postponed. This adds 10,000 MW of power. Imported coal plants are running at full capacity. Coal stocks are maintained. India’s electricity system remains strong. Installed capacity exceeds 531 GW. Over 22,000 MW will be added in three months.
India faces a more fractured global order with increased risks to its energy supplies. ONGC chairman Arun Singh warns that the country’s traditional advantage due to Middle East proximity is challenged. India must build substantial oil and gas storage and boost domestic production. Investments in overseas fields are also becoming less attractive.
India will postpone maintenance on approximately 10,000 megawatts of coal-fired power generation capacity until July. This decision aims to ensure sufficient power supply during the country’s peak summer demand. Additionally, around 8,000 megawatts of gas-fired generation capacity is experiencing disruptions. These issues stem from increased fuel costs influenced by the ongoing Iran war.
India’s power demand is set to increase by approximately 6 percent this financial year. This rise is driven by anticipated El Nino conditions, which will likely bring hotter weather and less rain. Steady economic growth and a low base from last year also contribute to this projected surge in electricity consumption.
India faces energy security challenges due to global conflicts. ONGC Chairman Arun Kumar Singh advises caution on Middle East oil reliance. He stresses building strategic storages and increasing domestic production as vital. Diversifying energy sources and supply chains is also recommended. India has improved its LPG supply. Prioritizing piped natural gas for households is suggested.