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

Green Hydrogen | T&D India

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

Raigarh-Pugalur Low Res | T&D India

More discussions recommended for Raigarh-Pugalur HVDC system upgrade

Though the project for upgrading the Raigarh-Pugalur HVDC system has made progress in the form of a committee report being finalized, the National Committee on Transmission (NCT) has recommended more discussions with entities concerned before Read more

Revised implementation schedule for ISTS projects approved

The National Committee on Transmission (NCT), in its latest meeting earlier this month, has approved a revised element-wise implementation schedule for interstate transmission system (ISTS) projects. As per the revised schedule, the implementation timeframe for various Read more

GIPCL KEC Pooling | T&D India

More deliberations recommended for upcoming Bikaner-V transmission scheme

A new interstate scheme relating to the Bikaner-V pooling station in Rajasthan will come up for bidding only after more deliberations at the next meeting of National Committee on Transmission (NCT). The interstate transmission system ( Read more

Scope of Luhri HEP transmission project extended, to come up for bidding afresh

The interstate transmission scheme associated with the upcoming Luhri hydropower project in Himachal Pradesh has undergone major revision in scope, and will now come up for bidding under a new identity. In its recent meeting, National Committee on Transmission Read more