Regulation

India may change bidding rules for new projects

India may change bidding rules for new 4,000 Mw power projects to allow companies to adjust tariffs in case a change in regulations makes fuel...

India may change bidding rules for new projects

India may change bidding rules for new 4,000 Mw power projects to allow companies to adjust tariffs in case a change in regulations makes fuel...

China, Myanmar to settle matters on suspended hydropower project

China and Myanmar agreed to properly settle matters related a suspended joint hydropower project in Myanmar, reports Xinhua News.

India braces for power cuts as plants are low on coal, water

New Delhi received up to 1,000 MW less power recently leading to load shedding in many areas.

Vietnam to fine of up to VND 100 M for energy use violations

Prime Minister Nguyen Tan Dung has promulgated a decree regulating fines on administrative violations relating to economical and effective energy use...

Andhra Pradesh IPPs generate more power with additional gas supply

IPPs in Andhra Pradesh generate and supply about 300-330 Mw more to the State grid through additional gas supply of 1.5 mmscmd, partially boosting...

NTPC asked to report about de-allocated blocks

The Ministry of Coal had asked NTPC for the progress report on the coal blocks, including the development of the end-use plants for which the mines...

Patil: Nuclear power key for India

India's President Pratibha Patil empahsized that nuclear energy was an essential element of India’s national energy basket.

Bangladesh gets $172M WB loan for renewable energy

The World Bank has approved US$172 million credit for Bangladesh to support installation of an additional 630,000 solar home systems and other...

Load shedding to continue in Kerala

The 30-minute load-shedding program is likely to continue in the Indian state of Kerala as a result of fall in power supply from the Central grid...

Unpaid dues cause Aravali Power to threaten power supply cut in Delhi

Aravali Power Company Pvt Ltd has threatened to cut power supply to the Delhi based distribution companies if the Letter of Credit was not renewed.

Hokkaido Electric to continue to give surplus power to Tohoku

Hokkaido Electric pledged to continue to give up to 300 megawatts of surplus power to quake-hit Tohoku Electric Power until the end of November, at a...

Binh Thuan launches energy saving program

Vietnam's Department of Industry and Trade and the provincial Center of Industrial Promotion launched its energy saving program, which has been...

Japan left with only 10 operating reactors

After the shutdown of Genkai nuclear plant only 10 reactors in Japan with a capacity of 8,684 MW are currently generating electricity, leaving just...

Kyushu Elec reactor shuts after problem

Kyushu Electric revealed the 1,180-megawatt No.4 reactor at its Genkai nuclear plant shut down automatically  following a problem with the unit's...

Nuclear power back in favor as Japan starts energy debate

According to Prime Minister Yoshihiko Noda, nuclear power could play an essential role for the country that could last for decades.

MoC helps in speedy execution of Barsingar TPP works

The Ministry of Coal has been forced to step in and help expedite the commissioning activities at the site of the 250 MW Barsingar thermal power...

NLC evaluated bids for boiler works of new thermal station

Neyveli Lignite Corporation is expected to conclude tendering activities for its new thermal power project, consisting of 2 units of 500 MW each.