Essar Power has announced that the 600 MW (mw) unit 1 of its 1,200 MW Mahan-I power project in Madhya Pradesh has commenced generating power.This is Essar PowerÂ’s eighth operational power plant with an capacity of 600 MW. This plant is the largest size single unit commissioned in Madhya Pradesh. The Mahan-I plant begins operations using a combination of imported coal and coal sourced from Coal IndiaÂ’s e-auction process.
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Category: Power & New and Renewable Energy
RamkyÂ’s waste-to-energy project
Ramky Enviro Engineers would set up a 40 MW power plant in at the Jawaharnagar dump yard in Kapra area of Hyderabad using the 3,100 tonne of municipal solid waste generated each day in the city. Recently, the Greater Hyderabad Municipal Corporation (GHMC) secured approval for the project, which would be executed under public, private partnership mode.
RamkyÂ’s waste-to-energy project
Ramky Enviro Engineers would set up a 40 MW power plant in at the Jawaharnagar dump yard in Kapra area of Hyderabad using the 3,100 tonne of municipal solid waste generated each day in the city. Recently, the Greater Hyderabad Municipal Corporation (GHMC) secured approval for the project, which would be executed under public, private partnership mode.
Odisha Thermal project
In Odisha, the 2,400 MW coal-based power project planned by Odisha Thermal Power Corporation (OTPCL) is now to be implemented by OTPCL itself as it could not find a strategic partner. OTPCL is a 50:50 joint venture between Odisha
Mining Corporation (OMC) and Odisha Hydro Power Corporation (OHPC).
Odisha Thermal project
In Odisha, the 2,400 MW coal-based power project planned by Odisha Thermal Power Corporation (OTPCL) is now to be implemented by OTPCL itself as it could not find a strategic partner. OTPCL is a 50:50 joint venture between Odisha
Mining Corporation (OMC) and Odisha Hydro Power Corporation (OHPC).
Maha’s Finance, Power portfolios given back to Ajit
Three days after the winter session of the Maharashtra State Legislature was wrapped up, the State Deputy Chief Minister Ajit Pawar is all set to take over as the StateÂ’s Finance Minister and Power Minister.
Govt to offload stake in NMDC, OIL, NTPC
Reports suggest that government may offload its 10 percent stake in National Mineral Development Corporation (NMDC) before December 15.The NMDC issue may be followed by Oil India (OIL) and then National Thermal Power Corporation (NTPC), reports suggest. Besides, government also plans to offload some of its st
Govt to encourage exploration of alternative energy sources
Government attempts to bridge the ever-increasing demand-supply gap of petroleum products by encouraging exploration of alternative sources of energy such as coal-bed methane, shale gas, gas hydrates, ethanol and biodiesel. This information was given by the Union Minister of State for Petroleum and Natural Gas Panabaka Lakshmi during the
Marsh to offer services to Indian energy firms
In a move that may contribute to the growth of the energy sector in the country, Marsh decided to offer insurance broking and risk management services to firms in the sector. The company, which is the Indian subsidiary of Marsh & McLennan Companies, announced the launch of 12th global energy hub in Mumbai. The
Sales of RINL rises 5% in Nov
According to a company statement, sales of Rashtriya Ispat Nigam (RINL) grew 5 per cent to Rs 1,085 crore in November from Rs 1,028 crore in the year-ago month. During the month, sales of iron and steel registered a growth of six per cent, while pig iron sales expanded 48 per cent.According to the statement, the company is increasing its prese

