An independent body that provides a neutral platform for the discussion and examination of issues critical to the development of the private power sector in India.

The Independent Power Producers Association of India (IPPAI) was set up after the Government of India opened power generation to private players and invited developers to set up power projects in India. IPPAI was set up with the idea to provide a neutral forum to IPPs to discuss various issues and bottlenecks that the nascent industry faced.

IPPAI provides a cerebral platform as also an engaging interface between players in the Energy Sector, Policy Makers (Central and State level), Electricity Boards, Financial Institutions, Ministries, Power Developers, Indian & Multinational Companies, Equipment Suppliers, EPC Contractors and Consultants.

IPPAI’s primary goal is to bring together all the important players, including government officials and multi-lateral agencies to discuss generic issues and resolve problems that may retard the progress and development of projects in the Indian energy sector. Also, to examine ways in which, through the freshness of ideas as also a deeper understanding of issues, we can hope for resolution and progress.

IPPAI’s initiatives are focused on policy, strategic, financial, legal, regulatory and technical issues in the power, oil & gas and allied sectors.

IPPAI has, over the past few years conducted over a hundred Workshops, Round table meetings, Energy Summits and International Conferences, featuring a wide range of subjects from Financing, Regulation, Policy Initiatives, Security Issues and Environmental and consumer concerns by NGOs.

IPPAI’s initiatives have yielded a wealth of data and information on how to tackle these issues pertaining to generation in the power sector.

The recommendations that evolve from these initiatives are forwarded to concerned policy makers for their consideration and necessary action. These events have proved invaluable to project developers, and have contributed substantially towards their better understanding of this nascent yet rapidly developing market.

Besides providing a neutral platform for examining generic issues, IPPAI disseminates information on the complex issues of tax, regulatory processes and policy in the infrastructure, power and petroleum sectors, as they change from time to time.

IPPAI keeps track of the latest emerging policy & regulatory trends that offer a unique and valuable input to ensure success in this volatile emerging market where policy changes and political uncertainty impinge on the success, or failure, of the project development on a continuous basis.

IPPAI has, on its advisory committee, a number of experts from diverse fields with a unique knowledge base and decades of experience in the Indian energy sector. IPPAI interacts with Indian and International Organizations, like the Ministries of Power, Petroleum, Finance, the Planning Commission, state governments and trade associations.

IPPAI offers flexibility in interaction with policy makers and decision makers at the State and Central level as also through its collaborations with international agencies such as the UN and FERC as also State Regulators since it is a neutral, apolitical independent association that does not rely on government funding.

IPPAI’s conferences are focused on policy, strategic, financial, legal, regulatory and technical issues in the power, oil, gas and allied sectors.

IPPAI has worked closely with Tata Power, Suzlon, NTPC, Essar, National Grid of UK, Cogentrics USA, Westinghouse USA, PSEG Global, E&Y, GMR, Jindal, Jayprakash Associates, BSES, Reliance Infra, DLF Power, Dabhol, Enron, MPSEB, KEB Engineers Assn., CESC, BHP Billiton, Godavri Sugar Mills, Maersk Shipping and more. An independent status, worldwide reputation and far reaching contacts makes IPPAI a highly respected, unique brand.

At the core of IPPAI initiatives are its industry acclaimed conferences, that focus on current energy & related affairs. IPPAI’s conferences have top level speakers to address issues of direct relevance to the energy needs of today. IPPAI’s expertise and focused discussions ensure consistently relevant programmes with high-profile experts providing insights into key issues.

IPPAI has been an integral part of the key decision making in the Indian Power Sector, since its inception:

1. Hosted over 15 workshops in India debating over the contents of the Electricity Act 2003
2. Closely involved with parliamentary agencies prior to the finalization of the Electricity Act
3. Worked with the CEA in determining the 8th and 9th Five Year Plans for the Power sector
4. Strategized with various state governments on how to attract investments
5. Involved in showcasing India with various ministerial missions

Fast-paced developments in the sector have opened new opportunities, prospects and business models, and possibilities for future growth on a sustainable basis.

IPPAI’s neutral disposition enables it to interact with regulators from a position of strength. and provide cutting edge information on developments in the emerging market. The initiatives are filed as important recommendations in the sector and the events attract a high calibre audience of key decision makers across business and government, offering excellent opportunities for networking.

IPPAI’s opinions and knowledge have been sought by international think-tanks and media and featured on BBC, Reuters, CNN, Far Eastern Review, Wall street journal, Economist, NDTV, ZEE, among others. IPPAI organises pivotal initiatives that cover revelatory Discussion_Documents in the presence of distinguished experts and speakers.

POWER PULSE - the e newsletter

Power Pulse is a fortnightly newsletter released by IPPAI which covers fast paced developments in the power sector, in the context of India moving from a command economy to a market economy. The content is backed by IPPAI’s advantage of being a leading forum for discussion on policy, regulatory and techno-commercial issues in the sector. Each issue aims to highlight in a comprehensive manner, future trends in the regulatory scene and provides an edge in understanding the current developments ongoing in India.

IPPAI has charted new frontiers to shape India’s future in critical sectors, and look at its global footprint with recent, yet successful forays into USA and Europe. With offices in London & Washington, IPPAI pioneers action based on powerful, sustainable ideas.