http://www.EquipmentIndia.comGet the latest Infrastructure Today from ASAPP Media Information GroupCopyright:(C) 2012 ASAPP Media Information Group, http://www.ASAPPMedia.comwebmaster@constructionupdate.com (Admin)A demo model robot for #transmission line inspection emerged as the winner of the coveted Engineer Infinite 1st prize. #Dr R Chidambaram, Principal Scientific Advisor to the government, personally handed over the prize to the three-student-team of Gaurav Mahashabde,http://www.EquipmentIndia.com/News.aspx?nId=UAqDOBw7zGSceeBg/t3B4A==&NewsType=Elecrama-Engineer-Infinite:-Robot-for-transmission-line-inspection-bags-1st-prize-India-Sector2/23/2012#IEEMA appeals to government that exemptions that have been granted to other #infrastructure projects be extended to generation and #T&D. India Electrical and Electronics Manufacturers’ Association (#IEEMA) has appealed to the government to extend service tax exemption to all projects, including generation,http://www.EquipmentIndia.com/News.aspx?nId=2k2R/Jx6H6aV7HRPYgg34w==&NewsType=Extend-service-tax-exemption-to-power-projects-India-Sector2/23/2012In order to raise the necessary #funding many debt sources such as domestic and foreign commercial banks, #infrastructure bonds and foreign development agencies will need to be tapped into, #Oskar Von Maltzan, Director, #KfW, informs R Srinivasan.http://www.EquipmentIndia.com/News.aspx?nId=WlPktMcYfxqOjgo6fa5rgw==&NewsType=India-needs-considerable-investment-in-power-India-Sector2/23/2012#CSP Today announced this week that the #Ministry of New and Renewable Energy, #World Bank and #IREDA have been confirmed to participate at the 3rd #CSP Today India Summit (14-15 March, Leela Kempinski Hotel, #Gurgaon, #Delhi).http://www.EquipmentIndia.com/News.aspx?nId=PRw94dC0qAAfFEQm2IJEJg==&NewsType=Ministry-of-New---Renewable-Energy-to-participate-at-CSP-Today-India-India-Sector2/23/2012French oil group #Total SA is #funding $2.3 billion into the development of #US shale gas reserves in Ohio. In a deal with #Chesapeake Energy Corporation, Total will take a 25 per cent stake in a joint venture covering the Utica Shale area of eastern Ohio.http://www.EquipmentIndia.com/News.aspx?nId=TTdjPqa+3z7AAWqMcUkC3g==&NewsType=Total-invests-in-shale-gas-deal-India-Sector2/23/2012#Audco India (AIL), India’s leading manufacturer of #industrial valves celebrated its golden jubilee (50th anniversary) in #Chennai.http://www.EquipmentIndia.com/News.aspx?nId=1RMvOQQmdScOzvkvrwxWNg==&NewsType=AUDCO-celebrates-golden-jubilee-India-Sector2/23/2012#Leighton Welspun Contractors won the ‘Outstanding Health and Safety Vision’ award at the #Global Oil and Gas Health and Safety summit 2011,http://www.EquipmentIndia.com/News.aspx?nId=YdIZ/Tbc4foZ62udTO+kaA==&NewsType=Leighton-Welspun-bags-honours-India-Sector2/23/2012#Dubai unveiled plans to build a 12 billion dirham #solar energy park, with potential capacity of 1,000 MW as part of its efforts to reduce its energy reliance.http://www.EquipmentIndia.com/News.aspx?nId=PgoHZ+nMDxp6cWZMNHN/MQ==&NewsType=Dubai-plans-to-build-solar-energy-project-India-Sector2/23/2012#Ravi Ulangwar, Associate Vice President & Head- #Power Sector, #KBL, informs R Srinivasan about the largest horizontal split-case pump. The Associate V-P & Head, #Power Sector, #KBL, spoke to us about the company’s share in the pumps segment, issues and challenges in India,http://www.EquipmentIndia.com/News.aspx?nId=43rP0K65IiYP2WqTjqatQg==&NewsType=Pump-can-operate-safely-in-case-of-an-earthquake-India-Sector2/23/2012#Wärtsilä, the #marine industry’s leading solutions provider, has been contracted to supply the power and positioning system for two new #drilling rigs ordered by #Songa Offshore AS, the Norwegian arm of the #Cyprus-based offshore drilling company.http://www.EquipmentIndia.com/News.aspx?nId=DI2hwjZOIhP8RpeG3OmEuQ==&NewsType=Wärtsilä-to-supply-systems-for-offshore-drilling-rigs-India-Sector2/23/2012#Fluke Corporation announced that it has acquired #TTL Technologies. TTL has represented Fluke in India since 2001 as a master distributor. TTL businesses and employees will be integrated into the Fluke organisation.http://www.EquipmentIndia.com/News.aspx?nId=zSg28Eof51kDgRX8fRrpDw==&NewsType=Fluke-Corporation-acquires-TTL-Technologies-India-Sector2/23/2012#Lighting Science Group’s new low cost #World Bulb, which is being manufactured in partnership with #Dixon Technologies India, has been selected as a 2012 International CES Best of Innovations Design and Engineering Award Honoree.http://www.EquipmentIndia.com/News.aspx?nId=JOTv8i5fM7LtYjQIRiEVxw==&NewsType=Lighting-Science-#39;s-bulb-bags-award-India-Sector2/23/2012Oil and Natural Gas Corporation (#ONGC) plans to invest about Rs 15,340 crore in developing its ultra-deep #sea gas discovery in the Krishna Godavari (KG) basin by 2016-17.http://www.EquipmentIndia.com/News.aspx?nId=vpaAflrrumr8P7QKeBEm8Q==&NewsType=ONGC-to-invest-in-KG-gas-find-India-Sector2/23/2012#Azure Power has commissioned its third #solar power plant in less than two years, at Kathauti village in #Rajasthan. The company in line with its strong engineering, procurement and construction (#EPC) track record,http://www.EquipmentIndia.com/News.aspx?nId=PfSaURAanlxTELWhQV+zYA==&NewsType=Azure-Power-commissions-solar-plant-in-Rajasthan-India-Sector2/23/2012In the concluding portion of a two-part series, a paper by students of #IIM (#Bangalore) speaks of how ultra-mega power projects (#UMPPs) can turn #Orissa—a power deficit state—into a power supplier.http://www.EquipmentIndia.com/News.aspx?nId=GkAzUYBwvtBW1JYHAdRTwA==&NewsType=UMPPs-for-Orissa-#39;s-power-generation--India-Sector2/23/2012#Crompton Greaves (CG) has been awarded the contract for the design, #engineering, supply and installation of the onshore and offshore substations at the 219 MW #Humber Gateway offshore #wind farm in #UK. http://www.EquipmentIndia.com/News.aspx?nId=XuDcaDNwgJcIztgJjCXuaA==&NewsType=CG-powers-E.ON-#39;s-offshore-windfarm-in-United-Kingdom-India-Sector2/23/2012The #Eaton Corporation is introducing the #SmartWire-DT panel wiring solution into the Indian market. Already available in #Europe and #North America, the system is designed to reduce panel wiring complexity,http://www.EquipmentIndia.com/News.aspx?nId=sLBut0dUuRn9gvxezPCr2g==&NewsType=Eaton-offers-SmartWire-DT-panel-wiring-system-in-India-India-Sector2/23/2012The company will invite #expressions of interest (EoIs) to import coal on a 10-15 years contract from foreign coal producers. A long-term #import contract will help it source coal at a price which is less than spot market prices.http://www.EquipmentIndia.com/News.aspx?nId=hC7ah/R0saaM/phljXdbpQ==&NewsType=NTPC-to-invite-Expressions-of-Interest-for-coal-import-India-Sector2/23/2012About 10 years ago, the prospects of consumer choice in supply of power seemed really bright. #Non-discriminatory open access (OA) and deregulation retail supply of #electricity were hot topics of consultations preceding the enactment of the #Electricity Act 2003.http://www.EquipmentIndia.com/News.aspx?nId=WZRolCTloscredztUVJJ2Q==&NewsType=Open-Access:-A-Red-Letter-day-India-Sector2/23/2012Developers and policy-makers across the globe, with increasing operating capacity and penetration level of #wind technology, have realised the need for reassessment of wind potential,http://www.EquipmentIndia.com/News.aspx?nId=lKpnrYbawISDjSwh1EcJ9A==&NewsType=Wind-potential:-India-and-the-world-India-Sector2/23/2012