NTPC update on capacity expansion plans
It is reported that NTPC is focusing all its attention in realizing its goal of having 50,000 MW by 2012. Apart from thermal power projects, the utility is implementing three hydro power projects.
Mr T Sankaralingam chairman & MD of NTPC said that "As on date, the installed capacity of NTPC is 27,904 MW. Capacity aggregating 13,360 MW is under construction at 11 different locations. For another 8,000 MW plus capacity, we intend to finalize the orders within this year. With this action plan in hand, we are well on course to achieve our target."
During this financial year NTPC target is to add a capacity of 2,500 MW of which 500 MW has already been added at Sipat in Chhattisgarh. It has proposed to add 1,000 MW through the Kahalgaon Stage-II project in Bihar and another 500 MW in Sipat. In Bhilai one 500 MW unit has been proposed as part of the expansion of a joint venture plant.
Mr T Sankaralingam said NTPC has planned to meet nearly one fourth of its coal requirement from its own production in 10 years. It has been allocated seven mining blocks including two blocks to be developed in joint venture with Coal India. As regards the first mining block, Pakri Barwadih allocated to the NTPC, it has completed all the preparatory works. It is awaiting the environment clearance from the Union Environment and Forests Ministry and approval for land acquisition under Coal Bearing Areas Act from the Coal Ministry. He added that once we receive these clearances we shall be able to start acquiring land and commence production of coal within six months.
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