India

India's peak deficit and energy shortage, the two key indicators of the power and energy availability situation, registered a dip in May 2011 from the previous month.

The NEPC-NEIE joint venture came out as successful EPC contractor to build the two big power plant projects in Bangladesh.

Tripura will receive a Wolrd Bank loan of INR11 billion or US$245.34 million to improve power transmission and distribution system.

Birla Surya will invest INR54 billion or US$1.201 billion over the next five years to develop an integrated solar manufacturing unit in Maharashtra, India.

India's Ministry of Coal has issued a warning to NTPC, India`s largest power generating major, for exhibiting a dawdling performance at its Pakri Barwadih and Talaipalli coal blocks.

NHPC intends to invest Rs 2,400 crore for three projects in Jammu & Kashmir under a joint venture with Jammu & Kashmir State Power Development Corporation and PTC India.

Commerce Minister of Bangladesh Faruk Khan announced that the Bangla government would take its decision on coal extraction in consultation with the local people.

NEEPCO's  is still awaiting sanction for its budgeted outlay for its West Khasi Hills coal based thermal plant from the government.

Indian wind energy will register close to 40 per cent growth rate in the wind segment, according to Suzlon chairman and managing director Tulsi Tanti. He added that it will continue to contribute the maximum to the renewable energy mix in India in the short term.” Wind energy sector globally is recording fast phased growth after the 2008 slowdown. The order books with the major players will substantiate the healthy growth, says Tanti. Tanti explained that the adaptation of newer technology will enhance this growth rate.  

India surpassed its energy generation target for May 2011 by 3,065 million units, according to a report by the Central Electricity Authority.

Lanco  has secured an EPC contract worth INR3.65bn or US$81.26 million  to develop the 250MW AKAZ power plant in the Al-Anbar province, Iraq.

The demand for coal continues to rise, with it accounting for 66% of total electricity generated in FY11.

India's Punj Loyd will provide nuclear piping to four pressurised heavy water reactors in India.

TNB Remaco secured an operations and maintenance contract for Laraib Energy Ltd's 84 megawatt New Bong Escape Hydroelectric Power Complex.

Jindal Steel and Power Limited has asked Ministry of Coal to provide coal linkage for 1320 MW Captive Power Plant  in district Ramgarh in the state of Jharkhand.

Larsen & Toubro expects its electrical and automation to grow by 20 per cent per annum until it doubles by 2015.