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CESC Limited

CESCEnergyKolkata, India

CESC Limited, an integrated electrical utility company, engages in the generation and distribution of electricity in India. It owns and operates two thermal power plants, including Budge Budge generating station with a generating capacity of 750 megawatts and Southern generating stations with a generating capacity of 135 megawatts; a 40-megawatt atmospheric fluidized bed combustion power plant in Asansol, West Bengal; a 300-megawatt solar project in Bhadla, Rajasthan; a 450-megawatt hybrid project comprising a 150-megawatt solar unit and 300-megawatt wind unit in Mandsaur, Madhya, Pradesh; and a 450-megawatt hybrid project that consists of a 150-megawatt solar unit in Bikaner, Rajasthan and a 300-megawatt wind unit in Ananthapuram, Andhra Pradesh. The company was founded in 1899 and is headquartered in Kolkata, India.

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CESC Limited at a glance

CESC Limited is an energy company headquartered in Kolkata, India. It is publicly listed (CESC) with a market capitalisation of $2.4B.

Industry
Energy
Headquarters
Kolkata, India
Market cap
$2.4B
Employees
5,688
Ticker
CESC

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HUANENG POWER00902 · EnergyBeijing, China
59% matchPublic

Huaneng Power International, Inc., along with its affiliated entities, primarily generates and distributes electricity to regional and provincial grid companies both within the People's Republic of China and internationally. The company's core operations involve the conceptualization, construction, management, and ongoing operation of power generation facilities and related infrastructure. It leverages a diverse array of energy sources for electricity production, including gas turbines, hydroelectric systems, wind power, solar photovoltaics, coal-fired plants, and biomass. Beyond its primary function, Huaneng Power International offers a comprehensive suite of ancillary services. These include the development and construction of solar power projects, the sale of power generation by-products such as coal ash and lime, and the trade of raw and processed coal. The company is also a provider of thermal heating, steam, hot water, and desalinated water services, alongside offering broader thermal and cold energy solutions. Its extensive infrastructure activities encompass port operations, cargo handling, storage, logistics, as well as the establishment and upkeep of electricity distribution and heating pipeline networks. Furthermore, the company undertakes power equipment repair and maintenance, plumbing services, energy engineering construction, and various transportation services. Its expertise extends to environmental engineering, industrial water and waste management, and the provision of information technology and management consulting. As of December 31, 2021, the company reported a total controlled generating capacity of 118,695 megawatts, with an equity-based installed capacity amounting to 103,875 megawatts. Huaneng Power International, Inc. was founded in 1994 and is headquartered in Beijing, People's Republic of China.

Market cap$15B
Employees56,104
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