New Delhi: After the mega-merger of PFC and REC, the Modi 2.0 govt has already zeroed in on a big Rs 8,000 Cr merger in the power sector that could not be executed last fiscal.  The merger involves two companies promoted by the centre – NTPC, and the Himachal Pradesh-headquartered SJVN. This merger was last year blocked by the state government of Himachal Pradesh, that owns over...

CHANDIGARH: Power subsidy bill of Punjab is increasing every year and so is the defaulting amount by state government forcing the Punjab State Power Corporation Limited (PSPCL) to go for short term loans to meet the day to day expenses. In Punjab timely payment of power subsidy to PSPCL is closely linked with the financial position and overall performance of the utility. Punjab is among the few states in Indi...

All India Power Engineers Federation (AIPEF) in a letter to Chhattisgarh Chief Minister Bhupesh Baghel has urged him to integrate all power companies of the state into one entity. This will help in better management and coordination of power generation, transmission and distribution of electricity in the state, the federation said. The AIPEF cited instances of Kerala and Himachal Pradesh,...

Mumbai: The increasing share of renewables in the total energy mix of the country may lead to an increase in regulatory risk for coal-based projects in the long term, global ratings agency Moody's Investors Service said Monday. The higher share of renewable energyin the total energy mix presents a key regulatory challenge in terms of integrating new renewable capacity, while protec...

NANGAL: More than 80 cattle were swept away in the Sutlej at Kalitran village after water was released from Nangal dam into the river . The incident occurred when the villagers took their cattle for grazing near the Sutlej on Sunday morning. When the animals were crossing the river, the sudden hush of water swept them away. It is learnt 12,000 cusecs water was released. The dam is managed by the Bhakra Beas Man...

CHANDIGARH: With the temperature rising in the Punjab and Haryana above 45 degrees the maximum power demand in the region touched 8700 MW on Friday with power supply of about 1900 lakh units. On Friday Punjab touched the maximum demand 8640 MW with a supply of 1883 lakh units while Haryana’s maximum demand was 8790 MW with power supply of 1891 lakh units. The power demand in Punjab and...

New Delhi: In the first 100 days of Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s second term, a slew of ‘big-bang’ economic reforms that should please foreign investors are likely to be pursued, according to a top official at the government’s main think-tank. The reforms will include changes in labour laws, privatisation moves and creation of land banks for new industrial development, said Ra...

No.13 - 2019/Integration Of Power Utilities         29 - 05 - 2019 Chief Minister Chhattisgarh Government Raipur   Sub: Integration of all Power Companies in State   Respected Sir, All India Power Engineers Federation (AIPEF) wants to draw your kind attention towards the need of the time to integrate all power companies of Chhattisgarh State into one Power Co...

NEW DELHI: Don’t blame hapless consumers for discoms’ inability to pay power producers on time. If state government departments and urban local bodies (ULBs) alone pay their electricity arrears, distribution utilities will be able to clear their entire outstanding to generation companies and still be left with some money. A review document of UDAY (Ujjwal Discom As...

CHANDIGARH: Punjab and Haryana can expect higher water releases and additional power generation from Bhakra project as water level in Gobind sagar  is quite comfortable as compared to last year. The water level in Gobind Sagar is is 1613.76 feet which is more than 119 feet higher as compared to last year level of 1494.86 feet. The same is also true about Ranjit Sagar dam where water lev...