(a) the total number of units of National Thermal Power Corporation (NTPC) across the country, which are non-functional at present, location-wise;
(b) whether there is any scheme to ensure production with full capacity at the unit of NTPC situated in Dibiyapur of Auraiya district of Uttar Pradesh where there has been zero production during the last two years; and
(c) if so, the details thereof and if not, the reasons therefor?
THE MINISTER OF STATE (INDEPENDENT CHARGE) FOR POWER, NEW & RENEWABLE ENERGY AND THE MINISTER OF STATE FOR SKILL DEVELOPMENT & ENTREPRENEURSHIP
( SHRI R.K. SINGH)
(a) : All power stations of NTPC across the country are available and generate power as per the requirement of the beneficiaries.
(b) & (c): NTPC Auraiya Gas power Plant, situated in Dibiyapur of Auraiya district of Uttar Pradesh, is fully operational and is generating power as per the requirement of beneficiaries.
Power generated by NTPC Auraiya Gas power plant during last two financial years is given below:
2017-18 2018-19
Power Generated in MUs 377 545
The Auraiya Gas power plant is available to generate its full capacity. However, generation was low due to less requisition by beneficiaries for power generated by using Regasified Liquefied Natural Gas (RLNG) & Naphtha fuel as this power is more expensive compared to power generated by using coal or Renewables.
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