BHEL Approves Further Investment in Joint Venture NTPC BHEL Power Projects

State-owned engineering firm Bharat Heavy Electricals Ltd (BHEL) announced that its board has approved a further equity investment of ₹65 crore in NTPC BHEL Power Projects (NBPPL). NBPPL is a joint venture with NTPC Ltd, established in April 2008.

The primary objective of NBPPL is to undertake engineering, procurement, and construction (EPC) contracts for power plants and other infrastructure projects. Additionally, the joint venture is involved in the manufacturing and supply of equipment both in India and internationally. BHEL maintains a 50% shareholding in NBPPL.

The investment will be made at face value by both promoter companies. NBPPL's provisional turnover for 2025-26 was ₹1.04 crore, following ₹3.48 crore in 2024-25 and ₹18.19 crore in 2023-24.

American Nuclear Society to Host Webinar on Modernizing Safety I&C Systems

Webinar Focus on Safety I&C Modernization

The American Nuclear Society is scheduled to host a Supplier Showcase webinar titled “Modernizing Safety I&C: Practical Strategies and a Path Forward for Analog and Digital Systems.” This online event is set for Wednesday, September 16, from 12:00–1:00 p.m. CDT.

The webinar aims to provide insights into current strategies and future directions for updating safety instrumentation and control (I&C) systems. Discussions will encompass practical approaches applicable to both analog and digital system architectures within the nuclear sector.

Event Access and Registration

Participation in the webinar is free of charge for all attendees. However, registration is required to access the live session. The event is part of the American Nuclear Society's ongoing efforts to facilitate knowledge exchange and highlight supplier contributions within the nuclear industry.

India to Export 654 MW of Electricity to Nepal Through 2026

The Ministry of Power announced that India will export up to 654 MW of electricity to Nepal for 18 hours per day, effective from September 13 until December 31, 2026. This approval facilitates the supply of 600 MW via the Muzaffarpur-Dhalkebar 400 kV line and an additional 54 MW through the Tanakpur-Mahendranagar 132 kV line.

Nepal had requested these advance import approvals to mitigate generation deficits, particularly those caused by recent flash floods. The increased power flow to Nepal will be managed through established frameworks, including trade via the day-ahead and real-time market segments of Indian power exchanges.

This export agreement comes as India experiences unusually high domestic power demand for September, with peak demand exceeding 260 GW. Factors contributing to this demand include sultry weather, irrigation needs during a dry monsoon season, and reduced wind and hydroelectric generation due to the El Nino effect. While solar generation meets demand during daylight hours, non-solar hours have increased pressure on coal and gas-based power plants.