Question : Allocation of Gas for Gas based Power Generation Companies

(a) whether the Union Government had recently conducted any auction for allocation and supply of gas for gas based power generation companies;

(b) if so, the details thereof;

(c) whether the State Governments have come forward to buy electricity produced by these companies;

(d) if so, the details thereof and if not, the reasons therefor; and

(e) whether the Government of Andhra Pradesh has asked the Central Government to reduce the price of power per unit from Rs. 4.70 to Rs. 4.00, if so, the details thereof?

THE MINISTER OF STATE (INDEPENDENT CHARGE) FOR POWER,
COAL, NEW & RENEWABLE ENERGY AND MINES

( SHRI PIYUSH GOYAL )

(a) to (d) : Government of India has sanctioned a scheme for importing and supplying spot Re-gasified Liquefied Natural Gas (RLNG) in 2015-16 and 2016-17 for the stranded gas based power plants as well as for plants receiving domestic gas upto the target Plant Load Factor (PLF) selected through a reverse e-bidding process. The scheme provides for financial support from PSDF (Power System Development Fund). The scheme envisages sacrifices to be made collectively by all stakeholders, including the Central and State Governments by way of exemptions from applicable taxes and levies/duties on the incremental RLNG being imported for the purposes.

4 Phases of auction of e-bid RLNG have been completed so far and 4th Phase is presently under operation from 1st October, 2016 to 31st March, 2017. Details of successful power generator under 4th Phase auction along with the status of Power Purchase Agreement (PPA) are given at Annex.

(e) : Yes, Madam. A communication has been received from Government of Andhra Pradesh for reduction in the price for e-bid RLNG in the fourth phase from Rs. 4.70 to Rs. 4.00.

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