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Nepal to sell surplus electricity in India's energy exchange market
Nepal will sell its surplus electricity to India at a competitive rate after New Delhi allowed the neighbouring country to trade its power in the Indian power exchange market, according to media reports on Wednesday. The Energy Exchange under India's Power Ministry on Monday granted permission to Nepal after persistent lobbying from Kathmandu, as Nepal Electricity Authority (NEA) is now in a position to sell its surplus energy, according to a report in The Kathmandu Post. In the first phase, 39MW power, including 24MW produced by NEA-owned Trishuli hydropower and 15MW Devighat power house, has been permitted for trading in Indian Energy Exchange. Both projects were developed with India's assistance. Following the Indian approval for Nepal to export its electricity, power trade between the two countries has entered a new phase, the report cited Nepal's ministry of Energy, Water Resources and Irrigation as saying. Gokarna Raj Pantha, joint spokesperson for the ministry, told the Post
 "Nepal to sell surplus electricity in India's energy exchange market")
Power consumption rises 4.8% to 114.37 BU in October: Power Ministry
Last year in October, power consumption stood at 109.17 BU and in the same period in 2019, it was at 97.84 BU.
 "Power consumption rises 4.8% to 114.37 BU in October: Power Ministry")
Power Ministry proposes amendments in EC Act to boost renewable energy use
The Ministry of Power has proposed amendments to Energy Conservation Act, 2001
 "Power Ministry proposes amendments in EC Act to boost renewable energy use")
Govt fast-tracks planning, approval process for power transmission projects
Also decides to dissolve and modify working of regional power committees
 "Govt fast-tracks planning, approval process for power transmission projects")
Delhi sold power in October despite low generating limits, shows data
On October 20, Delhi sold 635 Mw on the day-ahead market
Power ministry comes out with rules to ensure sustainability of sector
The Ministry of Power on Saturday announced new rules to sustain economic viability of the sector
 "Power ministry comes out with rules to ensure sustainability of sector")
Recent coal crisis opens doors for govts to micro-manage the market
Union power ministry in August decided to limit the stock holding to 15 days, which implied it wanted power plants to stock the bare minimum of what CEA advises
 "Recent coal crisis opens doors for govts to micro-manage the market")
India's power consumption up 3% at 57.22 billion units in Oct 1-15
India's power consumption grew 3.35 per cent in the first half of October to 57.22 billion units (BU), showing recovery amid coal shortage at electricity generation plants
No power outage in Delhi, energy demand drops to 4,160MW on Thu: Ministry
There was no power outage in Delhi on Thursday and peak energy demand further declined to 4,160 MW from 4,382 MW on Wednesday, the Union Power Ministry said on Friday
Power ministry says no outage due to power shortage in Delhi
Union power ministry on Wednesday said there was no outage due to power shortage in the national capital amid concerns over coal supplies to power generation units
 "Power ministry says no outage due to power shortage in Delhi")
Power Ministry asks thermal units to import coal for minimum 10% blending
The power ministry said the revival of the economy had led to an increase in demand and consumption of electricity
 "Power Ministry asks thermal units to import coal for minimum 10% blending")
Power Min asks states to utilise unallocated power from central plants
The Power Ministry asked states to utilise unallocated power of the central generating stations to meet the requirements of their own consumers amid the ongoing coal shortage crisis
Covid LIVE: WHO experts recommend extra jab for the immunocompromised
Latest news LIVE updates: Prime Minister Narendra Modi launches the Indian Space Association (ISPa; Talks between India and China on Ladakh standoff fails. Stay tuned for the latest news of the day
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Power ministry mandates energy accounting for discoms to curb power losses
Energy accounting reports will provide detailed information about electricity consumption by various categories of consumers and the transmission and distribution losses in various areas.
Centre invokes TPAs as gencos eye Rs 96.8K-cr from defaulting states
The power ministry recovered Rs 714 crore from Jharkhand last month
PowerMin tells Bengal CM not to oppose people-friendly Electricity Bill
Sources say R K Singh also alleged that Mamata is protecting the rights of a private power discom operating in Kolkata
 "PowerMin tells Bengal CM not to oppose people-friendly Electricity Bill")
India's power consumption up 5.45% at 27.41 bn units in first week of Sept
India's power consumption grew 5.45 per cent in the first week of September to 27.41 billion units, showing consistent recovery after easing of lockdown by states, according to power ministry data
 "India's power consumption up 5.45% at 27.41 bn units in first week of Sept")
Sought approval for setting green hydrogen purchase obligation: R K Singh
A proposal for setting targets for purchase of green hydrogen by refineries and fertiliser plants has been sent to the Cabinet for approval, Power and Renewable Energy Minister R K Singh said.
 "Sought approval for setting green hydrogen purchase obligation: R K Singh")
Power ministry seeks to take away sub-transmission from discoms
Centre looking to overhaul power transmission system in states
 "Power ministry seeks to take away sub-transmission from discoms")
Power Ministry revises SHAKTI coal auction to improve Coal supply
Move aimed at making more coal available to power plants that do not have PPA; ministry plans three separate windows for auction
 "Power Ministry revises SHAKTI coal auction to improve Coal supply")
