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RPower seeks permission to exit the 4,000 MW Krishnapatnam UMPP in Andhra Pradesh

February 10, 2016

Reliance Power Limited (RPower) has written to the Andhra Pradesh government seeking to exit the 4,000 MW Krishnapatnam ultra mega power project (UMPP). RPower stated that the project cannot be taken forward owing to cost […]

CERC issues draft terms and conditions for exchange of energy savings certificates regulations

February 10, 2016

The Central Electricity Regulatory Commission (CERC) has issued draft Terms and Conditions for Exchange of Energy Savings Certificates Regulations, 2016. The draft regulation outlines the mechanism for the issue and exchange of energy savings certificates […]

CCEA approves auction of coal linkages for non-regulated sector

February 10, 2016

The Cabinet Committee on Economic Affairs (CCEA) has approved the allocation of linkages (or award of letters of assurance) for non-regulated sectors (including cement, steel/sponge iron and aluminium) through the auction route. The framework lays […]

Union Cabinet approves amendment to Tariff Policy, 2006

February 10, 2016

The union cabinet has approved amendments to the Tariff Policy, 2006. The amendments focus on four broad areas – electricity for all, efficiency to ensure affordable tariffs, environment for a sustainable future, and ease of […]

CIL to conduct third round of special forward e-auction in February 2016

February 10, 2016

Coal India Limited (CIL) will conduct the third round of special forward e-auction for distressed power generators during February 16-18, 2016. In the upcoming auction, CIL would offer coal to power producers that do not […]

Gujarat releases Ship Recycling Policy 2015

February 10, 2016

The Gujarat government announced the Ship Recycling Policy, 2015 on January 19, 2016. The policy has been framed by the state government and the Gujarat Maritime Board keeping in mind environmental and eco-friendly measures that […]

Infrastructure status granted to shipbuilding industry

February 10, 2016

The central government has granted infrastructure status to the shipbuilding industry. This is expected to reduce borrowing costs and will enable shipyards and domestic manufacturers to get long-term loans for 20-25 years, as well as […]

Maharashtra Cabinet approves new port development policy

February 10, 2016

The Maharashtra state cabinet passed a revised State Port Development Policy on January 25, 2016. The new policy lays emphasis on integrated port development by increasing inland connectivity through road, rail and water transport networks. […]

Second liquid chemical berth inaugurated at Mumbai port

February 10, 2016

The second liquid chemical berth at Mumbai port was inaugurated on January 13, 2016. The project involved the construction of a second berth for handling various grades of bulk liquid chemicals and specialised POL cargo […]

Western Quay-6 berth commences commercial operations

February 10, 2016

The Western Quay-6 berth at Visakhapatnam port commenced commercial operations on January 13, 2016. The project was undertaken by Alba Asia Private Limited, a JV of ABG Ports Private Limited and Louis Dreyfus Armateurs SAS, […]

Major ports handed 499.23 mt during the first 10 months of 2015-16

February 10, 2016

During the first 10 months (April-January) of the fiscal year 2015-16, major ports handled 499.23 mt of traffic, compared to 483.01 mt in the corresponding period of 2014-15, registering an increase of 3.36 per cent. […]

OVL agrees to cooperate with Equatorial Guinea in upstream hydrocarbon sector in Africa

February 10, 2016

OVL has entered into an agreement with the Republic of Equatorial Guinea for cooperation in the upstream hydrocarbon sector in Africa. Under the MoU, Equatorial Guinea will cooperate with OVL to explore potential investment opportunities […]

Sudan offers three more oil and gas blocks to OVL to boost fuel supplies within Africa

February 10, 2016

Sudan has offered ONGC Videsh Limited (OVL) three more oil and gas blocks for exploration and production and invited Indian firms to set up a coastal refinery to boost fuel supplies within Africa. The move […]

ONGC gets environmental clearance for drilling 45 wells in the KG basin

February 10, 2016

The Oil and Natural Gas Corporation (ONGC) has secured environmental clearance for drilling 45 development wells and setting up other related infrastructure, entailing a cost of over Rs 530 billion in the Krishna-Godavari (KG) basin […]

The MoPNG seeks Rs 150 billion from the Centre to build the second phase of strategic petroleum reserves

February 10, 2016

The MoPNG has sought Rs 150 billion from the Centre to build the second phase of strategic petroleum reserves in a cost-effective manner, given the declining global crude oil prices. India uses strategic storage reserves, […]

MoPNG to invest of Rs 1,300 billion in hydrocarbon production in the NE

February 10, 2016

The Ministry of Petroleum and Natural Gas (MoPNG) has proposed an investment of Rs 1,300 billion to ramp up hydrocarbon production in the Northeast (NE). Of this, around Rs 800 billion would be for upstream […]

Bids invited for selecting developers for Nellore and Kurnool airports

February 10, 2016

Bhogapuram International Airport Corporation Limited has invited RfP bids for the selection of developers for the Dagadarthi (Nellore) and Orvakal (Kurnool) greenfield airport projects in Andhra Pradesh. The projects will be executed in the public-private […]

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RPower seeks permission to exit the 4,000 MW Krishnapatnam UMPP in Andhra Pradesh

CERC issues draft terms and conditions for exchange of energy savings certificates regulations

CCEA approves auction of coal linkages for non-regulated sector

Union Cabinet approves amendment to Tariff Policy, 2006

CIL to conduct third round of special forward e-auction in February 2016

Gujarat releases Ship Recycling Policy 2015

Infrastructure status granted to shipbuilding industry

Maharashtra Cabinet approves new port development policy

Second liquid chemical berth inaugurated at Mumbai port

Western Quay-6 berth commences commercial operations

Major ports handed 499.23 mt during the first 10 months of 2015-16

OVL agrees to cooperate with Equatorial Guinea in upstream hydrocarbon sector in Africa

Sudan offers three more oil and gas blocks to OVL to boost fuel supplies within Africa

ONGC gets environmental clearance for drilling 45 wells in the KG basin

The MoPNG seeks Rs 150 billion from the Centre to build the second phase of strategic petroleum reserves

MoPNG to invest of Rs 1,300 billion in hydrocarbon production in the NE

Bids invited for selecting developers for Nellore and Kurnool airports

Gulbarga airport expansion work slated to commence from April

Goa government issues RfP for Mopa International Airport

Financial bids invited for Navi Mumbai International Airport