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Pugalur | T&D India

Kerala component of Raigarh-Pugalur HVDC line in final phase

The Pugalur-Madakkathara HVDC corridor in Kerala, the third component of the 800kV Raigarh-Pugalur HVDC link, has entered its final construction phase.

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State transcos will need to speed up upgrade in H2 of FY21

Khandwa-Dhule transmission line | T&D India

State transmission utilities need to accelerate their infrastructure upgrade programme in the second half of FY21, if annual targets for FY21 need to be achieved, statistics from CEA suggest.

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Forest diversion for Arunachal Pradesh transmission line under examination

Arunachal-Pradesh LowRes | T&D India

A proposal by the Department of Power, Government of Arunachal Pradesh for diversion of over 70 ha of forest land for a power transmission line is under examination by the Union Ministry of Environment, Forest & Climate Change (MoEFCC),

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Early completion envisaged for Udupi-Kasargode Transmission Scheme

PGCIL - LowRes | T&D India

The 400kV Udupi-Kasargode transmission system being developed by Sterlite Power, under tariff-based competitive bidding (TBCB) mode, is envisaged for completion by March 2022, which will be eight months ahead of schedule. EPC contracts for major project elements have recently been awarded.

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HPL Electric & Power sets up R&D centre for smart meters

HPL_R & D Center | T&D India

HPL Electric & Power has established a new R&D centre for smart meters. The new facility aims to incorporate the recent advancements in smart technologies and materials for the development of new generations of smart metering products.

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AEML plans Rs.16,000 crore capex from FY20 to FY30

AEML | T&D India

Adani Electricity Mumbai Ltd, part of the Adani Group, has planned to undertake capital expenditure of Rs.16,603 crore for the period FY20 to FY30, the integrated power utility said in a recent investor presentation.

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IEX sees 13.2pc volume growth in Q2 of FY21

KEC Oman | T&D India

Indian Energy Exchange (IEX) has seen a year-on-year increase of 13.2 per cent in volume of electricity traded in Q2 of FY21.

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Delays in sourcing components hampering Bhuj-II transmission project

GIS Substation Bhuj | T&D India

According to a recent report by Central Electricity Authority (CEA), delays in sourcing components by Bharat Heavy Electricals Ltd for 765kV transformers and reactors is adversely affecting the progress of the Bhuj-II transmission project.

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Sterlite Power achieves financial closure for Vapi-North Lakhimpur Project

Sterlite

Sterlite Power has achieved financial closure for its Vapi II North Lakhimpur Transmission Ltd (VNLTL) project, the company said in a release.

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Total discom dues rise 40 per cent in August 2020

PGCIL InvIT LowRes | T&D India

The total outstanding dues payable by state-owned distribution companies to power generators grew 40.5 per cent year-on-year, to reach Rs.1,31,985 crore on August 31, 2020.

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