MPPTCL

MPPTCL successfully conducts “black-start” mock drill at substation in Satna

To assess emergency preparedness of the transmission grid and to test system restoration capability, a Black Start Mock Drill Exercise was successfully conducted through coordinated efforts of Madhya Pradesh Power Transmission Company Ltd (MPPTCL) substation and the Tones Read more

Madhya Pradesh adopts drone-based patrolling of transmission lines

Madhya Pradesh Power Transmission Company Ltd (MPPTCL) has become the first state transmission utility to adopt drone patrolling of overhead transmission lines, on a large scale. In a release, MPPTCL said that extra high-voltage (EHV) transmission lines and tower Read more

First 132kV substation in Madhya Pradesh completes 65 years of service

The first-ever 132kV substation in Madhya Pradesh – Jyoti Nagar substation, Ujjain – has completed 65 years of service, and is now gearing up to cater to the upcoming “Simhastha” religious congregation in Ujjain. In a release, state utility Read more

PGCIL’s TBCB subsidiary gets licence for RTM project

Powergrid Kurawar Transmission Ltd, a TBCB subsidiary of Power Grid Corporation of India Ltd (PGCIL), has very recently received transmission licence for an interstate scheme that will be developed under the regulated tariff mechanism (RTM) Read more

MPPTCL strengthens public awareness against illegal construction near EHV transmission lines in Indore

Madhya Pradesh Transmission Company Ltd (MPPTCL) has redoubled its efforts to create alert the public about risks associated with illegal construction in close proximity to EHV transmission lines, in Indore. In a release, MPPTCL said that it is disseminating Read more

KfW Development Bank inspects MPPTCL projects

Officials from KfW Development Bank recently inspected KfW-assisted projects commissioned by Madhya Pradesh Power Transmission Corporation Ltd (MPPTCL). In a release, MPPTCL said that a team of KfW officials inspected projects completed under the Green Corridor Read more

Madhya Pradesh state transmission grid sees 6.2 per cent volume growth in FY25

The volume of electricity handled by the state transmission grid of Madhya Pradesh witnessed a 6.2 per cent year-on-year growth in FY25. In a release, Madhya Pradesh Power Transmission Company Ltd (MPPTCL) said that the state’s Read more

MPPTCL strengthens power transmission system in Nimar region

Madhya Pradesh Power Transmission Company Ltd (MPPTCL) has strengthened and made the power transmission system of the Nimar region more reliable. In a release, MPPTCL said that this was achieved by directly connecting the 400kV substation at Chhegaon with Read more

MPPTCL continues drive to remove unauthorized constructions near EHV lines

Madhya Pradesh Power Transmission Company Ltd (MPPTCL), in a release, said that it is continuing its campaign to remove unauthorized constructions near EHV lines, to ensure public safety. Following a recent accident, several dangerous residential buildings have already been Read more

MPPTCL upgrades SCADA system, conforms to CEA guidelines

State power utility Madhya Pradesh Power Transmission Company Ltd (MPPTCL) has established a new SCADA system housed in a newly-constructed control room located at Navagaon in Jabalpur. The old SCADA system now stands upgraded in conformity with the latest Read more