Question : CHINA`S INVESTMENT IN TPP IN CHHATTISGARH



(a) whether a leading public sector power company of China has offered to set up a 300 MW thermal Power plant in Chhattisgarh on a turn-key basis; and

(b) if so, the details in this regard?

Answer given by the minister

THE MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF POWER ( SHRIMATI JAYAWANTI MEHTA )


(a) & (b) : Chhattisgarh State Electricity Board (CSEB) have received a proposal from M/s China National Machinery and Equipment Import & Export Corporation (CMEC) to set up a 2x210 MW Thermal Power Project at the site of the retired 100 MW Thermal Power Project of CSEB at Korba on a `Build & Transfer` basis by financing 95% of the cost project through the Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) route. CMEC have sought confirmation of CSEB for signing of the MoU. CSEB have informed that the terms of agreement have not been finalised as yet. CMEC has projected that the first unit of the plant will be operational within 52 months from the date of signing of the MoU.