PGCIL
TBCB in CY2021: Nine projects completed
- Jan 28, 2022
Nine interstate transmission schemes, under the tariff-based competitive bidding (TBCB) mechanism, were completed in calendar year 2021, according to a special study by T&D India, based on statistics released by Central Electricity Authority. The performance in 2021 compares very Read more
PGCIL, Africa50 sign agreement for Kenya’s first PPP-based transmission lines
- Jan 13, 2022
Power Grid Corporation of India Ltd (PGCIL) and Africa50 – the pan-African infrastructure investment platform – have signed a joint development agreement to develop the “Kenya Transmission Project.” The Kenya Transmission Project (KTP) entails the development, financing, construction, and Read more
PGCIL may construct dedicated line for Reliance’s Jamnagar petroleum refinery
- Jan 10, 2022
In a very recent order, Central Electricity Regulatory Commission (CERC) has given Reliance Industries Ltd (RIL) the option of approaching Power Grid Corporation of India Ltd (PGCIL) for constructing a dedicated power transmission line associated with Reliance’s petroleum Read more
PGCIL tops power PSUs in FY22 capex target achievement
- Jan 7, 2022
Power Grid Corporation of India Ltd (PGCIL) has been the best performer amongst Central power PSUs, in terms of achievement of capex targets for FY22, a government release said. According to the release, PGCIL has achieved Read more
Skipper expects international business to dominate order book
- Dec 4, 2021
The management of Skipper Ltd expects that international business will account for 75 per cent of the company’s order book over the next two years, according to a company statement. The release observed that Skipper has a strong bidding Read more
PGCIL commissions record substation capacity in October 2021
- Nov 29, 2021
Power Grid Corporation of India Ltd (PGCIL) has commissioned substation (transformation) capacity worth nearly 9,000 MVA in October 2021, the highest monthly level in recent history. According to the latest statistics released by Central Electricity Authority Read more
Major additions to 765kV lines in October 2021
- Nov 19, 2021
The month of October 2021 saw significant addition to 765kV transmission line infrastructure, with PGCIL commissioning lines aggregating over 700 ckm. According to latest statistics released by Central Electricity Authority (CEA), Power Grid Corporation of India Read more
Mariani Substation in Assam upgraded to 400kV
- Nov 17, 2021
Power Grid Corporation of India Ltd (PGCIL) has upgraded Assam’s New Mariani substation, a government release said. The substation has been upgraded from 220kV switching station to a 400/220 kV substation with 2x500 MVA transformation capacity, 2x125 MVA (reactive) Read more
PGCIL in active discussion with state power utilities
- Nov 17, 2021
Power Grid Corporation of India Ltd (PGCIL) has started dialogue with state government utilities with a view to tapping business opportunities arising from the Central government’s revamped distribution upgrade programme. Addressing a virtual investor conference, PGCIL CMD K. Sreekant Read more
PGCIL well on track to meet FY22 capex target
- Nov 16, 2021
Power Grid Corporation of India Ltd (PGCIL) is well on track to meet its capital expenditure target of Rs.7,500 crore set for the current year FY22, noted K. Sreekant, the company’s CMD. Addressing a virtual investor conference on the Read more