Energy Transition
Steps to curb carbon emissions
With huge increases in the per capita demand of energy in many countries, the global energy system […]
February 2017
Energy Transition
Welcome Step
CEA’s new advisory positive for domestic equipment companies
The Central Electricity Authority (CEA) has issued a new advisory for central and state thermal power generating […]
Reform Rush
Tamil Nadu has joined hands with the Ministry of Power (MoP) to carry forward sector reforms. On […]
Rewa Results
Ultra-low bids for ultra mega solar parks
In 2010, the Central Electricity Regulatory Commission had set the levellised tariff for solar projects at Rs […]
Budget 2017
Small share for power
The presentation of the annual financial statement, the Union Budget 2017-18, was a key event last month, […]
Financial Briefs
India and overseas
NTPC raises Euro 500 million via Euro-denominated bonds (India) NTPC Limited has raised Euro 500 million through […]
Editorial February 2017
The coal-based power generation segment has been facing hard times in the past few years. Recent developments […]
NTC and NGCP (Philippines) to review concession agreement
Philippines’ government-owned National Transmission Corporation is likely to review the government’s concession agreement with the National Grid […]
KEPCO (South Korea) to spend KRW 100 billion on indigenous IoT solution development
South Korean power utility Korea Electric Power Corporation (KEPCO) will spend about KRW 100 billion to develop […]
Nigerian government approves contractor financing model for TCN
The Nigerian government has approved a contractor financing model for TCN. The new financing model will allow […]
EGEMAC secures EGP 350-million substationcontract in Egypt
The Egypt Electricity Transmission Company has signed an EGP 350 million contract with the Egyptian German Electrical […]
TCN (Nigeria) completes work on 132 kV Osogbo-Ede line
The Transmission Company of Nigeria (TCN) has completed work on the 132 kV Osogbo-Ede line and is […]
Pakistan approves LoI for 660 kV Matiari-Lahore transmission line project
Pakistan’s Private Power and Infrastructure Board has approved the issuance of a letter of interest (LoI) for […]
Nepal-India Joint Steering Committee to finaliseDPR for 400 kV cross-border link
The Nepal-India Joint Steering Committee has agreed to finalise the detailed project report (DPR) for the 400 […]
NEA to complete work on 220 kV Dhalkebarsubstation by May 2017
The Nepal Electricity Authority (NEA) expects to complete work on the 220 kV substation at Dhalkebar in […]
IFC arranges $140 million financing for 404 MW Vorotan hydel complex in Armenia
The International Finance Corporation (IFC) has arranged a $140 million financing package for ContourGlobal Hydro Cascade, a […]
GE and Harbin Electricachieve major milestone for Bhikki gas project in Pakistan
GE and China-based Harbin Electric International Company have achieved a major milestone with the first fire of […]
Siemens and Marubeni Corporation secure $550-million equipment supply contract in Thailand
State-owned utility Electricity Generating Authority of Thailand has awarded a $550 million contract to Siemens and its […]
PT PLN and Pertamina to build 1,760 MW gas-fired power plant in Indonesia
Indonesia’s state power utility PT PLN (Persero) and state-owned oil and natural gas corporation Pertamina have announced […]