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Major interstate scheme planned in Madhya Pradesh for thermal and RE evacuation

A major interstate transmission system (ISTS) scheme has been proposed in Madhya Pradesh, which will address evacuation of both thermal power and renewable energy. The scheme, termed as “Common transmission system augmentation for evacuation of power from 2x800-MW Gadarwara-II Read more

New pooling station planned at Kadapa, Andhra Pradesh, under ISTS-TBCB scheme

A new ISTS-TBCB scheme envisaging a new pooling station at Kadapa in Andhra Pradesh has been approved for implementation. In its most recent meeting, National Committee on Transmission (NCT) approved an interstate transmission system (ISTS) scheme Read more

Major STATCOM project in Northern Region Grid recommended under TBCB

A major project for providing static/dynamic compensation to key substations in the Northern Region (NR) grid has been recommended for implementation under the tariff-based competitive bidding (TBCB) framework. In its latest meeting, National Committee on Transmission (NCT) approved an Read more

Kandla green hydrogen scheme to be de-notified, comprehensive review suggested

The National Committee on Transmission (NCT), in its latest meeting earlier this month, has proposed to de-notify the ISTS-TBCB scheme aimed at supplying RE power to upcoming green hydrogen/green ammonia units in the Kandla region Read more

Kandla green hydrogen scheme under review, Lakadia-II impacted

Here is a detailed account of recent developments on two interlinked ISTS-TBCB schemes – Kandla green hydrogen and Lakadia-II – in Gujarat. The former has come under review, resulting in the latter undergoing modification in project scope.   Kandla GHA On Read more

Bikaner-V scheme to be pursued, four TBCB components envisaged

In its most recent meeting, the National Committee on Transmission (NCT) has proposed to implement the “Bikaner-V” scheme aimed at providing ISTS connectivity to RE projects in the Bikaner region in Rajasthan. The scheme under discussion Read more

Power ministry approves revised implementation timeframes for ISTS projects

The power ministry recently issued a communication outlining general element-wise implementation timelines for interstate transmission system (ISTS) projects. This advisory follows from deliberations during the meeting of National Committee on Transmission (NCT) held 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 to implement Phase II of URTDSM project under RTM

Power Grid Corporation of India Ltd (PGCIL) has been assigned the Unified Real Time Dynamic State Measurement System (URTDSM) – Phase II ISTS project, on regulated tariff mechanism (RTM) basis. Estimated to cost Rs.1,132.99 crore, the Read more

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Mundra green hydrogen transmission scheme likely to be delayed further

The interstate-TBCB scheme involving supply of RE to upcoming green hydrogen/green ammonia plants in the Mundra region of Gujarat is likely to be delayed further. In its latest meeting, the National Committee on Transmission (NCT) decided Read more