India reviews power sector cooperation with Sri Lanka and Bhutan

Bilateral review with Sri Lanka

India reviewed bilateral cooperation in the power sector with Sri Lanka, with talks focusing on the progress of the proposed India-Sri Lanka high voltage direct current (HVDC) interconnection.

The discussions also addressed the Sampur Solar Power Project and broader arrangements for cross-border electricity trade, renewable energy, transmission infrastructure, and capacity building.

Hydropower and transmission connectivity with Bhutan

India also reviewed cooperation with Bhutan in hydropower development and cross-border electricity trade, alongside transmission connectivity, renewable energy, and institutional cooperation.

The review included discussion of key hydropower projects such as Punatsangchhu-I, Punatsangchhu-II, Sankosh, and Chukha, with both sides reaffirming their commitment to strengthen cooperation through continued dialogue and timely implementation of mutually beneficial initiatives.

NTPC Green Energy Limited secures part of WBSEDCL standalone BESS tender

NTPC Green Energy Limited (NGEL), a subsidiary of NTPC Limited, has secured 200 MW/800 MWh of standalone battery energy storage system (BESS) capacity in West Bengal. The award was based on a discovered tariff of Rs 435,000 per MW per month, following an e-reverse auction process.

The tender, conducted by West Bengal State Electricity Distribution Company Limited (WBSEDCL), covers the development of 500 MW/2,000 MWh of standalone BESS capacity in West Bengal. Procurement is described as tariff-based competitive bidding, with NGEL winning a portion of the overall capacity offered under the tender.

From a supply-chain perspective, the procurement structure centers on tariff discovery through a competitive e-reverse mechanism and a defined, MW/MWh scope for standalone storage capacity. Such specifications can influence downstream equipment sourcing and delivery planning tied to the project’s capacity and duration-related tariff terms.

Another European nuclear project is moving into its final commissioning phase.

Another European nuclear project is moving into its final commissioning phase.

Slovenské elektrárne has begun the reactor startup process for Unit 4 at Mochovce Nuclear Power Plant following regulatory approval. The unit has entered active commissioning with fuel loading and testing now underway.
For the supply chain, this is another reminder that opportunities do not begin when a reactor starts producing electricity.

Engineering, commissioning, testing, maintenance, inspections, specialised equipment and long-term operational services all require qualified suppliers.
Every project milestone creates new business opportunities across the nuclear supply chain.

That's exactly why suppliers should build their visibility before projects reach the procurement stage.