(a) the present status of Dhabol power project in Maharashtra and Cogentrix power project in Karnataka;
(b) the number of power companies that have withdrawn in executing the power projects after they obtained requisite permission from Ministry of Power and other departments; and
(c) the names of private power projects that have started the work after obtaining permission, State-wise?
THE MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF POWER
( SHRIMATI JAYAWANTI MEHTA )
(a) : The present status of these projects is indicated
below:-
DABHOL COMBINED CYCLE POWER PROJECT (2184 MW)
The project has obtained all the necessary clearances
including Techno-Economic Clearance (TEC) of the Central
Electricity Authority (CEA). Phase-I (740 MW) has been issued
counter guarantee by the Government of India (GOI). The Phase-I
project has already achieved financial closure and is fully
commissioned. Phase-II (1444 MW) is not envisaged for issue of
GOI counter guarantee. Phase-II has also achieved financial
closure and is presently under construction.
MANGALORE THERMAL POWER PROJECT (1013.2 MW)
This project being developed by the Mangalore Power
Company has tied up most of the required inputs/clearances
including the TEC of CEA. On December 22, 1999, GOI has taken
decision to issue counter guarantee to this project subject to
certain conditions. The decision has been communicated to the
Government of Karnataka (GOK) whose response has not so far been
received. Meanwhile, M/s. Cogentrix Energy Inc. have transferred
their interests in the Mangalore power project and Mangalore
Power Company to their partner in the company. M/s. China Light
(Mauritius) Ltd. GOK have informed that M/s. CLP Power
International propose to implement the Mangalore power project by
choosing an Indian partner with 30% equity in the Mangalore power
Company. CLP Power International would retain atleast 50%
shareholding. Other issues such as legal aspects regarding
change in the partnership of Mangalore Power Company, amendments
to Power Purchase Agreement conditions laid down by the GOI for
counter guarantee etc. are being examined by GOK.
(b) : As per information available, among the various private
sector power projects accorded TEC by CEA, M/s. Cogentrix Energy
Inc. is the only promoting company that has withdrawn from the
project.
(c) : As per information available, the following private
sector power projects accorded TEC by CEA have been commissioned/
started construction:-
PROJECTS COMMISSIONED
S.No. NAME OF THE PROJECT CAP(MW)
GUJARAT
1. Paguthan CCGT (M/s. Gujarat Torrent) 654.7
2. Hazira CCGT (M/s. Essar Power Limited) 515.0
3. Baroda CCGT (M/s. GIPCL) 167.0
4. Surat Lignite TPP (M/s. GIPCL) 250.0
MAHARASHTRA
5. Dabhol CCGT (M/s. Dabhol Power Co.)-Phase-I 740
ANDHRA PRADESH
6. Jegurupadu CCGT (M/s.GVK Industries)(Phase-I) 216
7 Godavari CCGT (M/s.Spectrum Tech.)(Phase-I) 208
KARNATAKA
8. Toranagallu TPS (M/s.Jindal Tractebel) 260
TAMIL NADU
9. Basin Bridge DGPP (M/s.GMR Vasavi) 200
PROJECTS UNDER CONSTRUCTION
S.N. NAME OF THE PROJECT CAP(MW)
HIMACHAL PRADESH
1. Baspa Stage-II HEP (M/s. JPIL) 300
2. Malana HEP (M/s. Rajasthan Spinning & Weaving 86
MADHYA PRADESH
3. Maheshwar HEP (M/s. S. Kumars Ltd.) 400
4. Ratlam DGPP (M/s. GVK Power (Ratlam) Ltd.) 118.63
MAHARASHTRA
5. Dabhol CCGT (M/s. Dabhol Power Co.)-Phase-II 1444
ANDHRA PRADESH
6. Kondapally CCGT (Lanco industries Ltd.) 350
7 Vemagiri CCGT (Ispat Power Limited) 492
TAMIL NADU
8. Neyveli TPS-Zero Unit (M/s. ST-CMS) 250
9. Pillaiperumalnallur CCGT (M/s. PPN Power) 330.5 10. Samayanallur DGPP (M/s. Balaji Power Corp.Ltd.) 106 11. Samalpatti DGPP (M/s. Samalpatti Power Co.) 106
BIHAR
12. Jojobera TPP (M/s. Jamshedpur Power Co.) 240