Projects
Brief details of the projects are as follows:
1. 2 x 800 MW Krishnapatnam Thermal Power Station: The Power station will
be designed for blended coal in the ratio of 70% washed domestic coal from Talcher to 30%
imported coal. Sea water is proposed for cooling purpose and potable water by
desalination. Krishnapatnam port(about 5 Kms from site) will cater to the requirement of
importing heavy machinery and both domestic & imported coal of 3.5 and 1.5 million
tons per annum respectively. EPC contract is expected to be awarded by May 2007 and both
units are likely to be commissioned during 2010-2011. The estimated complete cost of
project is about Rs 8400 Crores/-.
In view of the exemplary Statesmanship and dedicated services rendered to the state by late Sri.Damodaram Sanjeevaiah, Former Chief Minister of Andhra Pradesh, the Govt.of Andhra Pradesh ordered Vide G.O.Ms.No.130 dt 12.12.2007 that the 1600 MW Thermal Power Project proposed to be established at Nelatur, Krishnapatnam, Nellore Dist be named as "Sri.Damodaram Sanjeevaiah Thermal Power Station" with immediate effect.
2. 2100 MW Karimnagar Combined Cycle Power Plant: The power station will
use Natural gas as main fuel and envisages 8 MSCMD of gas from Reliance Industries. The
water is allocated from lower Maneru dam. EPC contract is expected to be awarded by
June,2007 and the first module is expected to be commissioned within 30 months and balance
two modules with 3 months intervals. The estimated complete cost of project is about Rs
5850 Crores/-. |
