Question : REVIVAL OF POWER PROJECTS

(a) the number of power projects lying closed as on date;

(b) the reasons for closure of such power projects;

(c) whether the Union Government proposes to revive such projects;

(d) if so, the details in this regard; and

(e) the time by which the revival of such projects is likely to be completed?

Answer given by the minister

THE MINISTER OF THE STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF POWER (SHRI SUSHILKUMAR SHINDE)

(a) & (b) : The following four thermal power stations (T.P.S.) are lying closed as on date for reasons indicated against each of them:



Sl.No.	Name of the Power Station	State	Reasons for closure and capacity (MW)

1. Barauni Thermal Power Bihar Major R&M/ Refurbishment Station (2x50 +2x110) required.

2.	Muzaffarpur Thermal	Bihar	Major R&M/ Refurbishment	Power Station (2x110)	required.

3.	Chandrapur Thermal	Assam	Uneconomical operation Power Station (2x30)	due to high fuel cost.

4.	Bongaigaon Thermal	Assam	Major R&M/ Refurbishment	Power Station (4x60)	required.

(c)to(e) : Revival/restoration works in respect of Barauni T.P.S.- 2x110 MW (Unit 6&7) and Muzaffarpur T.P.S.-2x110 MW are in progress. Unit 6 at Barauni and Unit 2 at Muzaffarpur are expected to be revived by March, 2007. Revival/Restoration of Barauni T.P.S. -2x50 MW (Unit 4&5) is expected in 11th Plan.

Revival/Restoration of Chandrapur T.P.S.-2x30 MW has been found to be feasible on the availability of natural gas and required modifications in the unit for gas firing. Revival/restoration of Bongaigaon T.P.S.-4x60 MW units has not been found to be techno-economically viable.

Question : REVIVAL OF POWER PROJECTS

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