Bidders may mortgage land, coal blocks for ultra-mega power projectsThe panel has also recommended creating two special purpose vehicles (SPV) for each proposed UMPP that can be mortgaged, for owning infrast...
06 Jul, 2015, 04.00 AM IST
Government scraps tenders for two UMPPs in Tamil Nadu and OdishaPower Minister Piyush Goyal on Thursday said an expert panel will be set up by the power ministry to examine the bidding process.
09 Jan, 2015, 04.00 AM IST
Supreme Court's 'Coalgate' verdict needs to be welcomedThe coal allocations scandal is not an outrage merely because undeserving companies got coal blocks. It is an outrage because it concentrat...
26 Aug, 2014, 05.07 AM IST
Budget 2014: Solar cos expect an ultra boost from Finance Minister Arun JaitleyDevelopers hope for concrete action to take the concept of ultra-mega power projects forward.
10 Jul, 2014, 03.55 AM IST
New transmission line offers respite to power-hit Assam“We have invested Rs 500 crore on the first line and will invest another Rs 500 crore on the second line," Pravin Agarwal, director, Sterli...
17 Sep, 2013, 10.32 AM IST
- IEEMA calls for immediate imposition of import duty on power equipments
IEEMA calls for immediate imposition of import duty on power equipment for mega and ultra-mega power projects over 1,000 MW.
21 Jun, 2012, 09.41 PM IST
- PMO proposes SPVs to speed up infrastructure projects
Govt is exploring setting up of such a mechanism to expedite clearances and help in speedy implementation of infra projects.
17 May, 2012, 01.07 AM IST
- Government mulls global bidding process for ultra-mega power project developers
The govt is considering to make it mandatory for ultra-mega power project developers to obtain equipment through global bidding process.
20 Feb, 2012, 09.48 PM IST
- Rural India needs power for industry, not just at night for irrigation
It is important that new electricity generation is made sustainable through appropriate distribution reforms, which are still kept hanging,...
10 Jan, 2012, 03.59 AM IST
- 2nd bidding round for Orissa UMPP not likely this fiscal: Power Ministry official
"The changes in the standard bidding documents are underway, so only after those changes are made and approved by the Cabinet, we can go ah...
09 Dec, 2011, 02.21 PM IST
- Power Ministry asks MOEF to fast-track Sarguja coal block clearance
The Power Ministry has asked the Ministry of Environment and Forests to fast-track the process for grant of green clearance to coal mines
15 Nov, 2011, 03.49 PM IST
- Power ministry to defer planned initial bids for the upcoming UMPP in Tamil Nadu
The power ministry will have to defer planned initial bids for the upcoming ultra-mega power project (UMPP) in Tamil Nadu.
13 Sep, 2011, 03.54 AM IST
- After coal success, govt plans ultra-mega hydro projects
Following the success of coal-based ultra-mega power project (UMPP), the government is now planning ultra-mega hydel projects.
14 Jan, 2008, 03.53 AM IST
- New norms likely for ultra mega power projects
The second round of bidding for seven - out of nine - ultra-mega power projects (UMPP) is likely to be delayed by over three to four months.
17 Sep, 2007, 04.53 AM IST
- Cos oppose qualification norms for big power units
The ultra-mega power projects are facing fresh problems as the companies in the race have expressed concerns on the qualification criteria,...
02 Nov, 2006, 02.10 AM IST
- MP, Guj ultra mega power projects on schedule
The Union Power Ministry on Thursday said two ultra-mega power projects in the country are on schedule and successful bidders for the same ...
12 Oct, 2006, 02.50 PM IST
- CESC to bid for ultra-mega power project in MP
Kolkata-based power utility CESC Ltd, seeking to expand its operations outside West Bengal, is keen to bid for the Rs 16,000 crore ultra-me...
11 Jun, 2006, 01.10 PM IST