Project News & Awards

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The Central Pollution Control Board has backed a Rs 61.9-crore fine levied by CAQM on six thermal power plants over biomass co-firing non-compliance. Projects India tracks 149 live projects in the biomass non-conventional power sub-sector.

Power Mech Projects has won a Rs 549 crore operations and maintenance contract from Adani, as reported on 29 September 2026. The award falls within India's hydel-based power sector, where project activity remains substantial.

NLC India and NALCO are to establish a 1,080 MW captive power plant through a 50:50 joint venture. NLC India's board has approved the arrangement, both outlets reported on 29 September 2026.

The Cabinet has approved the Rs 23,731-crore GOBARdhan Scheme to scale up compressed biogas production across India. Projects India tracks 149 live projects in the biomass non-conventional power sub-sector.

Steamhouse India has won a Rs 311 crore EPC contract for a 300 TPH steam project linked to a bulk drug park in Himachal Pradesh. Both reporting outlets confirmed the contract value on 26 September 2026.

Vikran Engineering has won a Rs 150-crore substation extension order from Power Grid Corporation of India (PGCIL). The contract was reported on 24 September 2026 by T&D India.

NTPC Green Energy has commissioned 68.22 MW of solar capacity in Gujarat, as reported on 24 September 2026. The addition strengthens the state-backed developer's renewable energy footprint in one of India's active solar markets.

India has directed 112 captive coal-based power plants to operate at full capacity in response to rising electricity demand. Projects India tracks 2,434 captive power projects nationally, with 278 currently under construction.

Dilip Buildcon has been declared the L1 bidder for a Rs 1,265 crore power transmission project in Maharashtra. The contract adds to a dense pipeline of power distribution activity that Projects India tracks across the state.

Ceigall India has commissioned a second 5 MW solar plant in Maharashtra under the MSKVY 2.0 scheme. The project adds to a growing pipeline of solar activity in the state, which Projects India tracks as one of India's two most active solar markets.

GK Energy and Oriana Power have received battery energy storage system awards from Maharashtra's MSEDCL. Indian Chemical News reported the combined contract value at Rs 3,870 crore.