NTPC to expand Simhadri Power Project Capacity

NTPC proposes to expand the capacity of its existing Simhadri Thermal Power Project (Simhadri TPP, 2x500 MW), by adding 1000 MW capacity in Stage-II.

Feasibility report for Simhadri TPP, Stage-II (2x500 MW) has been finalized with an estimated cost of the project as Rs.4844.40 Crores (At 3rd Qtr. 2006 price level). Various input tie-ups and clearances including environment clearance from Ministry of Environment & Forests are being processed.

Subject to timely clearances/approvals both 500 MW units of the project are envisaged for commissioning in 11th Plan period. Additional average daily power generation from Simhadri Stage-II (2x500 MW) after Commercial Operation Date (COD) will be 19.2 Mega Units (MUs) at 80% Plant Load Factor (PLF) and 21.6 MUs at 90% PLF.

This information was given by the Power Minister Shri Sushilkumar Shinde in a written reply to a question in the Lok Sabha today.

Source : Press Information Bureau

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