The MoCA has announced a new route between Nashik (Maharashtra) and Belgaum (Karnataka) under the Regional Connectivity Scheme – Ude Desh Ka Aam Nagrik (RCS-UDAN). Operationalising the route will expand the aerial connectivity of Belgaum […]
The Indian Energy Exchange (IEX) has announced a divestment of 5 per cent equity stake in the Indian Gas Exchange (IGX) to GAIL (India) Limited, making it the third investor to participate in the platform. […]
Royal Dutch Shell’s India unit has started the operation of its small-scale liquefied natural gas (LNG) supply with a truck-loading unit being inaugurated at its LNG import terminal at Hazira, Gujarat. The unit will boost […]
GAIL plans to launch an infrastructure investment trust (InvIT) of its two gas pipelines between Dahej and Bengaluru, ahead of a proposed splitting of the pipeline business from the gas marketing function. These pipelines are […]
Energy Efficiency Services Limited (EESL) has signed an MoU with the Petroleum Conservation Research Association for the implementation of the Energy Efficient Piped Natural Gas Cook Stive programme across the country. Under the MoU, EESL […]
According to the Directorate General of Hydrocarbons, India’s natural gas production has risen above the pre-Covid level following the output from a KG-D6 field operated by Reliance Industries Limited and its partner BP Plc. Natural […]
The Major Port Authorities Bill 2020, was passed in Parliament on February 10, 2020. The bill will now go to the President of India for assent. With a view to promoting the expansion of port […]
During April-January 2020-21, major Indian ports handled 542.14 million tonnes (mt) of traffic, compared to 585.73 mt in the corresponding period of 2019-20, registering a decline of 7.44 per cent. Port-wise, the Deendayal port handled […]
The Ministry of Ports, Shipping and Waterways (MoPSW) has finalised and issued guidelines for promoting floating jetties/platforms for multiple uses. The development comes in the wake of MoPSW’s efforts to set up world class floating […]
In a notable development, DP World laid the foundation stone and commenced construction work on its Nhava Sheva Business Park (NSBP) free trade zone (FTZ). The Rs 10 billion worth FTZ investment comes under Hindustan […]
As on December 31, 2020, the Indian shipping industry has a fleet of 1,463 vessels of 13.01 million gross tonnage (GT) and 19.69 million deadweight tonnage (DWT). Of the total vessels, 998 were coastal vessels […]
The World Bank, the central government and the West Bengal government signed a deal worth US$105 million to improve the inland water transport (IWT) infrastructure in the state on January 5, 2021. The project is […]
The Mumbai Port Trust (MbPT) has awarded the contract for maintenance dredging in approach channels, turning circles, outside berths, Indira dock basin, bunder areas and anchorages for a period of three years, 2020-21, 2021-22 and […]
The Ministry of Power (MoP) has issued a revised trajectory of renewable purchase obligation (RPO), including a long-term trajectory for hydropower purchase obligation (HPO). As per the notification, the solar RPO target may be met […]
Power Finance Corporation (PFC) Limited and REC Limited have sanctioned loans worth Rs 1,250 billion under the liquidity package for stressed discoms. As of January 27, 2021, REC and PFC have sanctioned Rs 659.32 billion […]
The government has reportedly asked the Central Electricity Regulatory Commission (CERC) to make changes in regulations that will free power plants, which are delayed due to justifiable reasons from paying penalties to associated transmission projects. […]
Tata Power has received a letter of intent (LoI) from the Odisha Electricity Regulatory Commission (OERC) for the distribution and retail supply of electricity in five circles of North Eastern Electricity Supply Company of Odisha […]
Power sector majors including Tata Power, Adani Transmission Limited, Sterlite Power, ReNew Wind Energy, NTPC Electric Supply Company Limited and Torrent Power Limited are reportedly among players that have submitted bids for electricity department privatisation […]
PFC Limited’s Rs 50 billion taxable non-convertible debentures (NCDs) issue was over-subscribed nearly nine times and closed for subscription 11 days ahead of the schedule. The first tranche of Rs 50 billion, including Rs 45 […]
In a notable development, Indian Railways achieved its highest ever freight loading of 119.79 mt in January 2021, surpassing its previous record of 119.74 mt in March 2019. Indian Railways’ freight loading for the past […]
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