Punjab CM Amarinder Singh Welcomes PSERC Move to Trim Power Tariff Updated On Tue, Jun 2nd, 2020 by Saurenergy Punjab Chief Minister Amarinder Singh has hailed the decision taken by the nodal agency Punjab State Electricity Regulatory Commission (PSERC) to slash domestic tariff despite a drop in revenue on the back of coronavirus lockdown. The Minister also hoped that the rates could be further rationalised in the interest of the people. Further, Punjab CM […] Read more
Lockdown Delayed Execution of Under Construction Projects, Escalated Costs: Adani Transmission Updated On Tue, Jun 2nd, 2020 by Saurenergy Adani Transmission (ATL), an arm of the Adani Group, has said that the coronavirus-induced lockdown has delayed the execution of its under-construction projects due to non-availability of workforce and delay in getting multiple regulatory approvals led to cost escalation. The government had imposed a 21-day nationwide lockdown on March 25, 2020, in order to fight coronavirus pandemic, […] Read more
Ircon Partners With NIIFL, Ayana to Explore Opportunities in Solar Energy Updated On Tue, Jun 2nd, 2020 by Saurenergy Ircon International has signed a pact with NIIFL and Ayana Renewable Power for exploring opportunities in the solar energy segment. Ircon International Limited, formerly Indian Railway Construction Limited, an engineering and construction organisation has announced that it has signed a pact with the National Investment and Infrastructure Fund Limited (NIIFL) and Ayana Renewable Power for exploring opportunities in the solar energy […] Read more
Ravinder Singh Dhillon Assumes Charge as Chairman & MD, PFC Updated On Mon, Jun 1st, 2020 by Saurenergy State-run Power Finance Corporation (PFC) on Monday announced the appointment of Ravinder Singh Dhillon as Chairman and Managing Director (CMD) on the board of PFC effective from June 1, 2020. R.S. Dhillon has been appointed following the superannuation of Rajiv Sharma as Chairman and Managing Director on the PFC’s Board with effect from May 31, […] Read more
Ajoy Choudhury Appointed as REC’s New Director Finance Updated On Mon, Jun 1st, 2020 by Saurenergy State-owned power sector lender REC Ltd said that Ajoy Choudhury has been appointed as Director (Finance) on the company’s Board effective from today i.e. June 1, 2020. Prior to this, Choudhury was handling the post of Executive Director (Finance) REC Ltd. The state-owned lender notified through a regulatory filing that “Ajoy Choudhury… has been appointed as Director […] Read more
NTPC Provides Learning Opportunities for 19k Staff, Family during Lockdown Updated On Mon, Jun 1st, 2020 by Saurenergy With an aim to further enriching employee skills, country’s largest energy conglomerate NTPC on Monday said that it has offered learning opportunities to its more than 19,000 employees and their family members amidst the lockdown period. According to state-owned power giant, NTPC Learning and Development (L&D) strategy has been customised for enriching employees via intensive […] Read more
PXIL Kicks Off Real Time Market Trade for Power Transaction in India Updated On Mon, Jun 1st, 2020 by Saurenergy NSE and NCDEX promoted Power Exchange India Ltd (PXIL) has kick-started its first Real Time Market (RTM) trade in India for delivery of electricity effective from today i.e. June 01, 2020. The first trade was conducted by clients of Kreate Energy Pvt Ltd and PTC India Ltd on the PXIL’s platform, and the initial auction […] Read more
WB Industrial Consumers Took Legal Action against Power Utilities on Fixed Charges Updated On Mon, Jun 1st, 2020 by Saurenergy Industrial consumers in West Bengal (WB) has dragged power utilities in the state to court after their plea for relief on fixed charges among other demands in the lockdown was rejected. Moreover, nodal agency West Bengal Electricity Regulatory Commission (WBERC) had also paid no heed to their demands, when they approached the regulator, the high-tension […] Read more
PPA for Thermal Plant with Adani Power in MP Raises Important Questions Updated On Mon, Jun 1st, 2020 by Saurenergy The May 27 announcement by Adani Power of a 1320 MW thermal power deal in Madhya Pradesh raises more questions than it answers. The company’s subsidiary Pench Thermal Energy (MP) has signed a 25 year power purchase agreement (PPA) with MP Power Management Company (MPPMCL) for procurement of 1230 MW of electricity on long term […] Read more
