A committee headed by Planning Commission member Arun Maira, studying the proposal to make it mandatory for bidders of future ultra mega power projects (UMPPs) to buy only Indian equipment is likely to submit its report soon.
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BSWH project to take off in Orissa
The Bundled Solar Water Heater (BSWH) project is likely to take off in Orissa soon.
RPower wants joint coal mining with NTPC
Jharkhand Integrated PowÂer, of Anil Ambani’s ReliaÂnce group, has proposed to join hands with NTPC in mining coal from mines in Jharkhand that have been given to the entities to fuel their upcoming power projects.
CIL to rope in private cos to develop gasification project
Coal India has decided to rope in private firms to develop underground coal gasification projects and set up at least one 50:50 joint venture to create marketing infrastructure and sell the gas.
HPCL brings Euro IV to Hyd
Visakha refinery of Hindustan Petroleum Corporation (HPCL) will supply Euro-IV-compliant petrol from April 2010.
POSCO project gets environ nod with tough conditions
The proposal of POSCO’s steel plant project in Orissa has finally received nod from Environment Minister Jairam Ramesh.
Worli-Haji Ali sea link delay
The commencement of construction work at the Worli-Haji Ali sea link is slated to begin by the end of February 2011 as against December 25, as expected earlier.
Bids on solar thermal hybrids
The Central government plans to invite global bids for setting up power plants that would use a mix of solar and fossil fuels by mid-next year.
$750 mn will help Lanco acquire Australian coal
Lanco Infratech will acquire Australia based Griffin Coal Mining and Carpenter Mine Management (Griffin Coal).
Nandi Expressway to raise Rs 2,000 cr through IPO
Nandi Infrastructure Corridor Enterprises (NICE) executing the Bangalore and Mysore espressway, plans to raise Rs 2,000 crore through an initial public offer (IPO).