The Central Electricity Authority (CEA) has issued the Guidelines for Benchmarking of Operation and Maintenance [O&M] Norms for Distribution Utilities. The guidelines have been developed to standardise O&M norms across the sector. The guidelines include O&M benchmarking for major equipment in 33/11 kV substations, covering key equipment identification and maintenance practices for power transformers. Additionally, they recommend treating total expenditure/operational expenditure as a separate head under annual revenue requirement calculations, with reimbursement based on actual expenditure following prudence checks by the relevant regulatory commission. A hybrid approach for determining O&M expenses has also been proposed.
Cube Highways InvIT acquires two road assets from NIIF worth Rs 41.84 billion
Cube Highways InvIT has entered into an SPA with the NIIF to acquire two road assets valued at Rs 41.84 billion. The deal signed includes the purchase of a 100 per cent stake in Athaang […]
Views of A.K. Tiwari: “PNG has become a policy priority”
India’s city gas distribution (CGD) sector has witnessed notable expansion over the years, driven by supportive government policies and rising demand. The Petroleum and Natural Gas Regulatory Board (PNGRB) has authorised 307 geographical areas (GAs) […]
Ambitious Targets: Initiatives to increase the modal share of railways in freight movement
The robust development of rail freight infrastructure plays a crucial role in logistics movement and supply chains in India. The modal split of freight transportation varies based on geography, nature of commodities, legal and regulatory […]