NHPC Limited (formerly the National Hydroelectric Power Corporation) has signed a memorandum of understanding with Green Energy Development Corporation of Odisha Ltd (GEDCOL). The two parties will form a joint venture company for the development of floating solar power projects of nearly 500 MW in the state of Odisha.

Has bagged order to supply the AQCS to Hindalco Industries Ltd for its Aditya Aluminium Plant Lapanga in Sambalpur, Odisha. The project is expected to be commissioned by 2021. This technology will give benefits including lower water consumption, smaller footprint, less lifecycle cost and less implementation time.

The world’s biggest steelmaker has completed its Rs. 2,350-crore acquisition of Odisha Slurry Pipeline Infrastructure after paying lenders the full principal amount, securing a crucial asset for its newly acquired 10-MTPA Essar Steel plant in Hazira.

OREDA has invited bids for the installation of 1.47 MW of rooftop solar projects and 2,045 solar street lighting systems at 115 panchayat samiti offices in the state. The last date for the submission of online bids is July 28. The pre-bid meeting took place on July 8.

Proposes to set up a shrimp/prawn feed and fish feed manufacturing facility with an investment of Rs 65.82 crore, which has got the approval of the government. The project will create employment opportunities for 700 people.

Proposes to set up a 110 KLPD grain-based distillery plant with an investment of Rs. 99.97 crore, for which it has got necessary approvals. This project will provide employment for 170 people.

Proposes to set up a 120 KLPD capacity distillery (grain based) unit with an investment of Rs. 93 crore, which will provide employment for 126 people.

The company proposes to set up an iron ore beneficiation plant of 2.5 MTPA and pellet plant of 2.0 MTPA, with an investment of Rs. 250 crore, which will create jobs for 250 people. The approval was given by the State Level Single Window Clearance Authority (SLSWCA) recently.

Proposes to set up a logistics park at Jadupur (Mahakalapada Block) in Kendrapada district with a total investment of Rs. 100 crore. The project has received government approval nod and it will employ around 250 people.