NTPC remained optimistic of the super critical 1,320 MW Katwa thermal plant in West Bengal.
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NTPCs fuel supply pacts for FY14
NTPC has signed fuel supply agreements for 14,010 MW capacity to be commissioned by March 2015.
NTPC Bangladesh power JV to be operational by FY18
The $1.2-billion Indo-Bangla power joint venture is planning to award the contract for construction of the plant by April 2015 and expected to start commercial generation by FY18.
Govt approves Rs 12,500 crore transmission projects
The Ministry of Power has approved nine new projects with an aggregate cost of over Rs 12,500 crore. These transmission projects will benefit several states such as Haryana, Chhattisgarh, Uttar Pradesh, Madhya Pradesh, Maharashtra etc, by enabling
SPV for coal block development in Odisha
The Jammu and Kashmir state cabinet has approved the formation of a Special Purpose Vehicle (SPV) for development of the coal block at Kudnali Laburi, (Talcher) in Odisha allocated jointly to JKSPD and NTPC by the Union Ministry of Coal.
NTPCs two coal mines to start production by June 2016
NTPC is likely to commence production from its two captive coal mines of Chatti-Bariatu and Kerandari in Jharkand by June 2016. However, its another mine - Chatti- Bariatu (South) - in the eastern state will be developed by 2038.
Uttar Pradesh faces power shortfall of 2,000 MW
The peak demand of Uttar Pradesh is of the order of 12,700 MW out of which around 10,700 MW is met leaving a shortfall of around of 2,000 MW at present. Paricha plant of 500 MW capacity which went on forced outage yesterday has been restored and is generating on full load. Now another private sector plant Anpara-C of 600 MW is out because of non-procurement of imported coal by the generating company.
NTPC invites bids for coal import
NTPC has invited bids from global suppliers to meet fuel requirement for its 12 power plants. The company intends to import 7 million tonne (mt) of coal in the first phase to meet blending requirements for its projects.
Fuel supply dues of NTPC
NTPC and Coal India are trying to resolve the Rs 2,500 crore payment impasse over fuel supply. It is expected that some amount of outstanding dues may have to be carried forward in the fiscal year beginning April. By end-February, NTPC owed Rs 2,500 crore with CIL, according to sources.
Fuel supply dues of NTPC
NTPC and Coal India are trying to resolve the Rs 2,500 crore payment impasse over fuel supply. It is expected that some amount of outstanding dues may have to be carried forward in the fiscal year beginning April. By end-February, NTPC owed Rs 2,500 crore with CIL, according to sources.