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CMD Gurdeep Singh Inaugurates 2nd Edition of NOSHE 2026

Newsmantra — Fri, 10 Jul 2026 07:43:42 +0000

NEW DELHI. Shri Gurdeep Singh, CMD of NTPC, inaugurated the second edition of the NTPC conference on Occupational Safety, Health and Environment (NOSHE 2026) at PMI Noida recently . The high-profile event drew an influential gathering of top leadership, including the Director (Operations), Director (HR), regional executive directors, policymakers, and industry regulators. Centered around the forward-looking theme, ‘Stronger SHE for Building a Brighter Tomorrow,’ this year’s conference emphasizes the critical need to deeply integrate safety, health, and environmental considerations into every facet of business planning. In his inaugural address, the CMD noted that workplace safety begins with individual accountability under the corporate safety policy, emphasizing that operational incidents are rarely isolated events but are instead driven by underlying negligence that must be countered by embedding a strict “design safely, operate safely” philosophy into daily workflows.

The premier platform fosters vital collaboration and knowledge sharing across public sector enterprises, government agencies, and leading academic institutions. Reinforcing this vision, the Director (Operations) stressed the role of collective action in building climate-resilient workplaces, driving low-carbon generation, and tackling pollutants directly at their origin to secure long-term energy security. Complementing this approach, the Director (HR) called on leadership at all levels to push beyond mere regulatory compliance, urging teams to leverage modern technology, conduct regular training, and establish optimal working conditions that naturally nurture a proactive culture of safety. Featuring dedicated plenary sessions with domain experts, the conference serves as a unique arena for exchanging industry best practices to ensure sustainable, secure, and highly resilient operational excellence.

Landmark Breakthrough: NTPC Crosses Crucial Milestone at Tapovan Vishnugad Hydro Project

Newsmantra — Fri, 10 Jul 2026 07:38:46 +0000

NEW DELHI. In a major boost to India’s clean energy infrastructure, NTPC’s 520 MW Tapovan Vishnugad Hydroelectric Project has achieved a landmark construction milestone with the successful breakthrough of its Head Race Tunnel (HRT). By precisely connecting the tunnels under construction across Phase-02 and Phase-03, engineering teams excavated 1,748 meters and 981 meters respectively, bringing the total completed excavation to 9.7 kilometers of the 12.1-kilometer-long tunnel.

This crucial breakthrough represents roughly 80 percent completion of the total excavation work. Braving the notoriously challenging geological conditions, dense hard rock formations, and complex underground environments inherent to the Himalayan region, NTPC’s engineers and workforce demonstrated exceptional technical expertise, safety standards, and determination to bring the project one step closer to clean power generation.

REC Deputy Manager Irfan Rashid Serves as Liaison Officer at BRICS Energy Meetings

Newsmantra — Tue, 30 Jun 2026 10:04:05 +0000

Shri Irfan Rashid, Deputy Manager of Corporate Communications at REC, successfully served as a Liaison Officer during the BRICS Energy Meetings held in Gurugram from June 22–26, 2026. Managing high-level protocol and logistics, he coordinated closely with international delegates and ministerial teams from the UAE, Iran, China, South Africa, Brazil, and Russia. This prestigious assignment provided invaluable experience in executing seamless diplomatic communications and managing complex operations for visiting dignitaries at a major multilateral global energy summit.

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NTPC Mining Crosses 200 Million Tonnes of Cumulative Coal Production

Newsmantra — Tue, 30 Jun 2026 10:02:13 +0000

RANCHI. NTPC Mining Limited has achieved a major milestone by surpassing 200 million metric tonnes of cumulative coal production, underscoring its growing contribution to India’s energy security. The achievement comes nearly a decade after the company commenced coal production from the Pakri Barwadih coal mine in 2017. NTPC Mining attributed the milestone to operational excellence, continuous innovation and a strong focus on safety across its mining operations. The company said the achievement reinforces its commitment to supporting the country’s energy requirements and advancing the vision of an Atmanirbhar Bharat through enhanced domestic coal production.

NHPC and UPPCL Sign 40-Year Power Purchase Agreement for Dulhasti Stage-II Project

Newsmantra — Fri, 26 Jun 2026 12:01:35 +0000

NEW DELHI. NHPC Limited and the Uttar Pradesh Power Corporation Limited have signed a Power Purchase Agreement in Lucknow for electricity generated by the 260 MW Dulhasti Stage-II Hydroelectric Project, located in the Kishtwar district of Jammu and Kashmir. The long-term agreement ensures a reliable supply of power to Uttar Pradesh for a period of 40 years, commencing from the project’s commercial operation date. The contract was formally signed by the General Manager of Commercial at NHPC and the Chief Engineer of PPA at UPPCL, with senior organizational officials in attendance.

ONGC and bp Sign Pact to Boost Hydrocarbon Production in Western Offshore Basin

Newsmantra — Fri, 26 Jun 2026 11:57:54 +0000

NEW DELHI. Oil and Natural Gas Corporation and bp have signed a Technical Services Contract to enhance production from ONGC’s mature fields in the Western Offshore Basin of the Arabian Sea. As India’s most prolific offshore hydrocarbon region, the area is critical to national energy security. Building on recent progress at Mumbai High, the collaboration will deploy advanced technologies and global expertise to maximize recovery efficiency, moderate natural decline, and sustain long-term oil and gas output. Under the terms of the agreement, ONGC will retain complete ownership and full operational control of all assets.

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NLCIL and Indian Oil Sign MoU for Renewable Energy Projects in Tamil Nadu

Newsmantra — Fri, 26 Jun 2026 10:11:43 +0000

CUDDALORE. (Tamilnadu) NLC India Limited and Indian Oil Corporation Limited have signed a Memorandum of Understanding in Neyveli to develop large-scale renewable energy projects across Tamil Nadu. The agreement was executed by Anurag Mittal, Chief General Manager at NLCIL, and Manoj Nanda, Chief General Manager at IOCL, in the presence of NLCIL Director Prasanna Kumar Acharya and IOCL Executive Director Joydeep Chaudhary, marking a significant step toward regional clean energy expansion.

Power Foundation of India Wins Regulatory Advisory Excellence Award

Newsmantra — Mon, 15 Jun 2026 10:41:42 +0000

NEW DELHI. The Power Foundation of India has been honoured with the Regulatory / Legal Advisory Excellence Award at the Regulatory Affairs Conference Awards 2026, organized by the Mission Energy Foundation. Recognized alongside prominent energy sector leaders like NTPC and Greenko, the foundation received this accolade for its sustained expertise in regulatory advocacy before State Electricity Regulatory Commissions. The award highlights its ongoing efforts in benchmarking regulatory performances to strengthen the national power sector

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PNGRB Approves Comprehensive Guidelines for CBG Injection into City Gas and Pipeline Networks

Newsmantra — Thu, 12 Feb 2026 10:02:24 +0000

NEW DELHI. The Petroleum and Natural Gas Regulatory Board (PNGRB) has approved detailed guidelines for the injection of Compressed Biogas (CBG) into Natural Gas Pipeline (NGPL) and City Gas Distribution (CGD) networks, establishing a standardized framework for the safe and efficient integration of CBG into authorised natural gas infrastructure. The move marks a significant step toward enabling grid-based evacuation of CBG and addressing a critical gap in the biogas ecosystem by ensuring assured market access, improving project viability, facilitating financing, and accelerating nationwide scale-up of CBG production. Developed through an extensive consultative process involving a Technical Committee of CBG producers, CGD entities and NGPL operators, followed by public consultations and an Open House discussion, the final guidelines incorporate stakeholder inputs on quality analysers, calibration, safety instrumentation, cluster-based connectivity under the DPI Scheme and Integrity Management Systems. The framework covers design and technical standards aligned with T4S safety regulations, CBG quality specifications referencing Access Code Regulations and BIS standards, installation procedures, operational and maintenance protocols, and safety requirements including odorization and control systems, along with illustrative schematic drawings to ensure uniform implementation. The integration of CBG into the natural gas grid is expected to boost domestic green gas availability, reduce LNG imports, strengthen energy security, support climate goals, promote waste-to-energy utilisation of agricultural and municipal residues, and generate socio-economic benefits such as enhanced farmer income, rural employment and advancement of a circular economy.