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Lack of response to ISTS-TBCB scheme in Rajasthan leads to RTM route

An ISTS scheme in Rajasthan, originally to be developed under the TBCB route, will now see adoption of the RTM modality, thanks to lack of bidder response despite multiple extensions in bid submission date. In its Read more

Khavda Phase-IV fully awarded, Sterlite Power has highest tariff share

Sterlite Power has the highest share in tariff with respect to the TBCB components of the overarching Khavda Phase-IV evacuation scheme, according to a special study by T&D India. With the recent handing over of “Pune-III Read more

Capacity expansion at KPS3 (GIS) planned under RTM

Further transformation capacity augmentation at the upcoming Khavda Pooling Station-3 (KPS3) is being planned under a new interstate transmission system (ISTS) scheme that will be awarded under the regulated tariff mechanism (RTM) modality. The National Committee Read more

PGCIL to implement ERES-44 in RTM mode

Power Grid Corporation of India Ltd (PGCIL) has been assigned an ISTS scheme “Eastern Region Expansion Scheme - 44” or “ERES-44” under the regulated tariff mechanism (RTM) route. Estimated to cost Rs.385.77 crore and with an Read more

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No final decision yet on Raigarh-Pugalur HVDC link reverse capacity

No final decision has yet emerged on the proposal of enhancing the reverse flow capacity of the 800kV 6,000-MW Raigarh-Pugalur HVDC link. In its latest meeting, the National Committee on Transmission (NCT) has proposed that a new committee would Read more

GIS versus AIS: NCT to deliberate

The National Committee on Transmission is soon expected to deliberate on whether GIS (gas insulated switchgear) technology would be a better alternative to the originally proposed air-insulated substation, in connection with transmission systems planned for wind energy evacuation Read more

PGCIL receives LoI for “Rajasthan IV 4A” ISTS-TBCB scheme

Power Grid Corporation of India Ltd (PGCIL) has received the letter of intent for developing an ISTS-TBCB scheme housed under “Rajasthan IV 4A  Power Transmission Ltd.” In a brief stock exchange filing, PGCIL said that the letter of intent Read more

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PGCIL selects BHEL-Hitachi Energy consortium for mega HVDC order

Power Grid Corporation of India Ltd (PGCIL) has selected a consortium of Bharat Heavy Electricals Ltd (BHEL) and Hitachi Energy India Ltd for a mega order related to PGCIL’s newly-won HVDC transmission system. The BHEL-Hitachi consortium Read more

CERC grants transmission licence for Khavda IV-E2 TBCB project

Central Electricity Regulatory Commission (CERC) has granted transmission licence to “Powergrid Khavda IV-E2 Power Transmission Ltd” for its ISTS project involving RE evacuation from Khavda in Gujarat. In very recent orders, CERC has granted transmission licence Read more

Historic ISTS-TBCB project formally transferred to PGCIL

Power Grid Corporation of India Ltd (PGCIL) has formally acquired “Khavda V-A Power Transmission Ltd” from bid process coordinator REC Power Development & Consultancy Ltd (RECPDCL) today, November 19, 2024. This project, for which PGCIL was Read more