Andhra Pradesh

PGCIL formally acquires project SPV “Kakinada I Transmission Ltd”

Having emerged as successful developer under the TBCB framework, Power Grid Corporation of India Ltd (PGCIL) has formally acquired “Kakinada I Transmission Ltd,” housing an interstate transmission system (ISTS) scheme in Andhra Pradesh. In a regulatory filing, PGCIL said Read more

PGCIL fully commissions Ananthapuram-Kurnool interstate TBCB scheme

Power Grid Corporation of India Ltd (PGCIL) has announced the full commissioning of the Ananthapuram-Kurnool interstate transmission system (ISTS) scheme that it had won under the tariff-based competitive bidding (TBCB) mechanism. In a brief stock exchange notification, PGCIL said Read more

Gooty-Tumkur line traversing Andhra Pradesh and Karnataka to be reconductored

The 400kV double-circuit Gooty-Tumkur (Pavagada) interstate line straddling Andhra Pradesh and Karnataka is to be reconductored under the regulated tariff mechanism. In its latest meeting, National Committee on Transmission (NCT) cleared this project for implementation by Read more

PGCIL receives letter of intent for Kakinada ISTS-TBCB scheme

Power Grid Corporation of India Ltd (PGCIL) has received the letter of intent for developing an interstate transmission system (ISTS) scheme involving supply of RE power to upcoming green hydrogen projects in Kakinada, Andhra Pradesh. In a brief stock Read more

Completion schedules of RTM and TBCB components of Krishnagiri interstate scheme aligned

The implementation schedules of the RTM and TBCB components of the Krishnagiri REZ-Phase I interstate scheme have been aligned to 36 months. When approved the TBCB component, currently under bidding, had a completion timeframe of 30 months. This was Read more

GE Vernova to deliver pumped-storage technology for Upper Sileru hydropower plant

GE Vernova Inc announced that it has secured an order from Megha Engineering & Infrastructures Ltd (MEIL) to deliver nine 150-MW pumped-storage units for the 1.35 GW Upper Sileru hydropower plant, located in Andhra Pradesh. The project is expected Read more

PGCIL set to fully commission Kurnool RE evacuation scheme soon

Power Grid Corporation of India Ltd (PGCIL) is likely to fully commission soon an interstate transmission system (ISTS) scheme involving evacuation of renewable energy from Kurnool in Andhra Pradesh. Officially termed as “Evacuation of power from RE sources in Read more

PFCCL begins bidder selection for Ananthapuram-III interstate-TBCB scheme

Bid process coordinator PFC Consulting Ltd (PFCCL) has initiated the bidder selection process for the Ananthapuram-III interstate scheme in Andhra Pradesh. The scheme has undergone significant revision in project scope since it was first approved. Termed as “Transmission system Read more

SPV incorporated for green hydrogen interstate scheme in Andhra Pradesh

Bid process coordinator REC Power Development & Consultancy Ltd (RECPDCL) has newly incorporated a wholly-owned subsidiary that will act as a special purpose vehicle for an ISTS scheme involving supply of RE power to upcoming green hydrogen plants Read more

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Bidding initiated for RE evacuation scheme in Andhra Pradesh

Bid process coordinator PFC Consulting Ltd (PFCCL) has newly begun the bidder selection process for an interstate transmission system (ISTS) scheme involving renewable energy evacuation in Andhra Pradesh. The last date for submission of response to Read more