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Coal India and France's EDF to form renewables joint venture

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Posted on February 23, 2025

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NEW DELHI (Reuters) -India's state-run Coal India will establish a joint venture with an arm of France's EDF to build renewable power plants in South Asian countries, it said on Sunday. The joint

Coal India and EDF Join Forces for Renewable Energy Projects

NEW DELHI (Reuters) -India's state-run Coal India will establish a joint venture with an arm of France's EDF to build renewable power plants in South Asian countries, it said on Sunday.

The joint venture between Coal India and EDF India, will set up pumped-storage hydropower projects and other renewable energy projects in India and neighbouring countries, Coal India said in a stock exchange announcement.

The two companies have signed a non-binding shareholders agreement to form the joint venture, it said.

EDF also signed a joint venture agreement with state-run Indian power company NTPC to set up hydropower projects and explore opportunities in power distribution, an NTPC statement said.

The 50-50 joint venture will set up projects within India and neighbouring countries, the statement said.

(Reporting by Sarita Chaganti SinghEditing by Tom Hogue and David Goodman)

Key Takeaways

  • Coal India and EDF are forming a joint venture.
  • The focus is on renewable energy projects in South Asia.
  • Pumped-storage hydropower projects are a key component.
  • A non-binding shareholders agreement has been signed.
  • EDF also partners with NTPC for hydropower projects.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the purpose of the joint venture between Coal India and EDF?
The joint venture aims to build renewable power plants, including pumped-storage hydropower projects, in India and neighboring countries.
What type of agreement have Coal India and EDF signed?
They have signed a non-binding shareholders agreement to form the joint venture.
What other partnership has EDF established in India?
EDF has also signed a joint venture agreement with NTPC to set up hydropower projects and explore opportunities in power distribution.

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