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PGCIL to implement two ISTS schemes in RTM mode

Power Grid Corporation of India Ltd (PGCIL) has been nominated to implement two interstate transmission system (ISTS) projects with an aggregate outlay of Rs.420.28 crore, under the regulated tariff mechanism (RTM) route. The National Committee on Read more

ISTS scheme planned to feed Dholera investment region in Gujarat

A new interstate transmission system (ISTS) scheme is in the making, aimed at providing redundant ISTS power supply to upcoming manufacturing units in the Dholera Special Investment Region (SIR) in Gujarat. The proposed transmission scheme will be a second Read more

NCT approves ISTS-TBCB schemes worth nearly Rs.10,000 crore

The National Committee on Transmission (NCT), in its latest meeting held this month, has recommended six interstate transmission system (ISTS) schemes, with an envisaged project outlay of nearly Rs.10,000 crore, to be implemented under the Read more

New ISTS substation proposed in Assam for NER-ER interconnection

A new substation, as part of the interstate transmission system (ISTS) network, has been proposed in Assam as an alternative path for interconnection between the northeastern region (NER) and eastern region (ER) grids. Currently, the Bongaigaon Read more

ISTS schemes planned to feed green hydrogen plants in Gujarat

Two major interstate transmission system (ISTS) schemes for feeding upcoming green hydrogen and green ammonia capacity in Gujarat, are under deliberation. The National Committee on Transmission (NCT), in its ensuing meeting, is expected to discuss two power transmission Read more

Subsea HVDC line for Andaman & Nicobar Islands under discussion

The National Committee on Transmission (NCT) has begun deliberations on building a subsea HVDC line to meet growing power demand in the Andaman & Nicobar Islands (ANI). The rationale behind this link is to meet ANI’s Read more

ISTS schemes worth over Rs.22,000 crore recommended for clearance

In its latest meeting, National Committee on Transmission (NCT) has recommended interstate transmission system (ISTS) schemes, with an estimated cost of over Rs.22,000 crore, to the Union power ministry for final clearance. A total of ten Read more

CEA to add new chapter in transmission manual, seeks public comments

Central Electricity Authority (CEA) has proposed to introduce a new chapter to the “Manual on Transmission Planning Criteria, 2023” and is seeking public comments and suggestions to this effect. Through a communication dated July 18, 2024, CEA has sought Read more

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Bid opening date for Khavda ISTS scheme extended yet again

The date for opening of technical bids for the mega Khavda (Phase V, Part A) ISTS scheme has been extended once again, and is now scheduled for July 12, 2024. Bid process coordinator REC Power Development & Consultancy Ltd Read more

Augmentation scheme for Kurnool Pooling Station planned

An interstate transmission system (ISTS) scheme seeking to augment capacity at the Kurnool-III pooling station (PS) in Andhra Pradesh is being deliberated upon. Estimated to cost Rs.2,886 crore, the scheme that National Committee on Transmission ( Read more