Emergency measures: Coal India rushes to supply to power plants critically short of fuel
Coal India is rushing to supply coal it has sourced from railway sidings, loading areas and other places over the years to feed power plants critically short of the fuel, a company official with knowledge of the matter said.
Power Ministry moves draft cabinet note seeking coal for power plants
The Power Ministry has sought suggestions of various ministries like coal, finance, law and environment on its draft note that seeks to ensure coal supplies for the thermal power plants.
Betting on Modi: Hinduja Group wants to invest $10 bn in infra projects in India
Hinduja Group is willing to invest $10 billion in unfinished power plants and infrastructure projects in India that have been languishing as non-performing assets with banks, to help bring back economy on high growth path.
45 power plants have less than 7 days worth of coal stock: Govt
The government also said the power supply position between April and June during peak demand fell short by 5,295 MW.
4,000 MW power supply affected due to Telangana crisis
As much as 4,000 MW power supply in Andhra Pradesh has been impacted by protests against the bifurcation of the state.
Divert RCF gas to Andhra Pradesh: govt orders RIL
RGTIL owns a 1,400-km pipeline that carries KG-D6 gas from Andhra coast to Gujarat.
CIL board approves renewal of FSAs with non-power consumers
The board of state-run Coal India has agreed to renew the fuel supply pacts which the fuel major had entered into with the existing non-power consumers.
ONGC to set up its own power plants
State-run exploration giant ONGC today said it plans to set up its own power plants, not just gas-based but also facilities based on nuclear, wind and other conventional energy sources.
Oil Min to move EGoM on changing priority of gas supply
Oil Minister M Veerappa Moily today said he will move a note for the consideration of high powered ministerial group to change priority of allocation of the fuel as well as pooling price of imported and domestic gas.
CIL generates more heat than light with new pricing regime
Coal India's shift to charging on the basis of gross calorific value of coal will raise prices. But even the company does not know how much it will gain as a result.