Setting up of Thermal Power Projects in Assam
POWER GENERATION EQUIPMENT BY NTPC
LOK SABHA
NTPC Ltd. is setting up a coal based thermal power project of 750 MW (3x250 MW) at the site of Assam’s existing non-operational Bongaigaon Thermal Power Station (TPS) (4x60 MW). In this regard, a Transfer Agreement has been executed amongst NTPC Ltd., Government of Assam and Assam Power Generation Corporation Ltd. (APGCL) for transfer of the existing infrastructure of 240 MW (4x60 MW) Bongaigaon Thermal Power Station of APGCL in Assam to NTPC Ltd. and setting up of new 3x250 MW power station at same location by NTPC Ltd.
Power Purchase Agreement (PPA) has been signed by NTPC Ltd. with Assam State Electricity Board (ASEB) on 30.05.2007 for power supply from the project.
Feasibility Report of Bongaigaon TPS (750 MW) with an estimated cost of Rs.4496.24 crore (at 3rd Qtr. 2006 Price Level) has been prepared by NTPC Ltd. All key linkages/clearances for the project including Environmental Clearance have already been obtained. Project is identified for benefits starting in 2010-11.
This information was given by the Union Power Minister Shri Sushilkumar Shinde in the Lok sabha today. In a written reply to another question related to NTPC, Shri Shinde said that it does not have necessary expertise to undertake power equipment manufacturing activities on its own. However, NTPC can partner with a strategic partner who can bring the expertise in manufacturing which in combination with NTPC’s strength in planning, Engineering, Project Management, Operational Expertise can be used to develop a viable equipment manufacturer and EPC contractor.
NTPC has decided to take 44.6% stake of Government of Kerala in Transformers and Electricals Kerala, Ltd. (TELK) Kerala. An agreement to this effect has been signed amongst NTPC, TELK and Government of Kerala on 23.06.2007. TELK is a state owned Company in the business of manufacturing of Transformers. TELK, which is located at Angamali in Ernakulam District of Kerala is already manufacturing Transformers of different types and capacities.
PRA
(Release ID :30064)