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This is the Pre Feasibility Report on the study of gas based power project at Mundargi in Karnataka prepared by KSIIDC-IL&FS Project Development Company Limited (KIPDC) Khanija Bhavan, 4th Floor, East Wing, #49, Race Course Road, Bangalore – 560 001.

Table of Contents :

1. Introduction
2. Need for the Project

2.1 Industry profile
2.2 Perspective of Power Development in India
2.3 Karnataka Power Sector Scenario

3. Project Concept
3.1 Description of the Project
3.2 Components of the Project
3.3 Site Visit Summary
3.4 Observations & Recommendations
3.5 Details of the Site to be further Explored

4. Project Details – Technical
4.1 Technology
4.2 Power Plant Configuration
4.3 Main Plant Details
4.4 Mechanical Auxiliary System
4.5 Electrical System

5. Project Approval & Clearance

6. Environmental Aspects

6.1 Introduction
6.2 Impact of Pollution/Environmental Disturbance
6.3 Green Belt

7. Project Financials
7.1 Basis of Estimates
7.2 Project Cost Estimation
7.3 Estimation of Cost of Generation
7.4 Sensitivity Analysis

8. Operating Framework
8.1 Method of Implementing the Project
8.2 Project Implementation Schedule
8.3 Risks & Mitigation

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Cethar Vessels, a leading power generation equipment manufacturer based in Tiruchy is planning to enter power generation business.

As a part of the expansion plans, the company is planning to set up a 1010 MW thermal power plant with an investment of Rs.5000 crore. In addition, the company is also planning to set up a solar farm with a capacity of 12 MW in Pudukkottai district. The project is estimated to cost Rs. 180 million.

Besides, the company is planning a facility to manufacture turbines for thermal power plants in Tiruchy with an outlay of Rs 1,200 crore. The proposed plant will be set up over the next three years in phases with a total capacity of 4000 Mw.

Neyveli Lignite Corporation is currently implementing several power & coal mining projects in the country.

Wind Power Project in Tamil Nadu
NLC is developing a 50 MW wind power plant in the Tirunelveli district of Tamil Nadu at a cost of Rs 325 crore. Tenders were floated for the power plant equipment and bids were received. The bids are being evaluated. For the project, the land has to be acquired by the main equipment supplier. This project is likely to be commissioned in 2011.

Renovation & Modernization of NLC TPS – I
The company is planning to replace the ageing 600 MW thermal power station-I with lignite-based thermal power plants of 2 X 500 MW in Neyveli at an estimated cost of Rs 5,696 crore. NLC is awaiting necessary approvals from the government of India for the project. It already has land for the project.

Barsingsar Thermal power station expansion
NLC is planning to expand the Barsingsar Thermal power station by adding 250 MW capacity with an investment of Rs 2,020 crore. Preparation of the feasibility report has been completed and the application seeking administrative sanction for land acquisition has been submitted to the Rajasthan government.

Jayamkondam 2 x 800 MW TPP
NLC has reported progress on the Jayamkondam lignite-based power project of 2 x 800 MW power plant. As of now, the feasibility report is under finalisation. Administrative sanction of the Tamil Nadu government for acquiring land has been obtained. The project is estimated to cost Rs 9,433 crore.

2000 MW Power Project in Orissa & UP
NLC has proposed up coal-fired power plants of 2,000 MW, one each in UP and Orissa, with an estimated cost of Rs 20,000 crore. While in UP, the project is being planned in joint venture with Uttar Pradesh Rajya Vidyut Utpadan Nigam Ltd, the Orissa project is being contemplated with Mahanadhi Coal Fields Ltd.

NLC – Mahanadi Coal JV’s 1000 MW Power Project in Orissa
Mahanadhi Coalfields Ltd and Hindalco already have a JV to develop a coal mine of 20 MTPA capacity at Talabira in Orissa. Using their share of coal from this mine, NLC and Mahanadhi have proposed to jointly set up a 1,000 MW power project at IB Valley in Orissa at an estimated cost of Rs 5,000 crore.

NLC’s 2 x 500 MW Coal Fired Project at Tuticorin
NLC, in joint venture with the Tamil Nadu Electricity Board, is setting up a 2 X 500 MW coal-based power project in Tuticorin. Contract has been awarded to BHEL for main power plant equipment. The first unit is scheduled to be commissioned in March 2012 and the second unit in August 2012.

Besides all these projects, NLC is also planning to participate in the competitive bidding for Ultra Mega Power Plant, subject to clearance from the ministry of coal.

Ministry for New & Renewable Energy has sanctioned a project for setting up a 3.75 MW demonstration tidal energy power plant at the Durgaduani Creek in Sunderban region in West Bengal to the West Bengal Renewable Energy Development Agency (WBREDA), Kolkata. The project is under implementation.

The Gujarat Power Corporation Limited (GPCL), Gandhinagar has also initiated efforts to prepare techno-economic feasibility report of tidal power generation across the coastline of Gujarat.

Gama Infraprop which is planning to set up a 225 MW CCPP at Kashipur in Uttarkhand has been issued the Terms of Reference ( TOR) by Ministry of Environment and Forests to proceed with preparing the Environment Impact Assessment Study.

Company Background : Gama Infraprop belongs to RLG Group, a leading plasticizer manufacturer based in Gujarat.

Project Details : The project involves setting up of 225 MW Combined Cycle Gas Based TPP at village Mahuakheraganj, in Kashipur Taluk, in Udham Singh nagar Distt., in Uttarakhand. Land requirement will be about 25 acres, which is in Uttarakhand Industrial Park notified Industrial Area.

In June 2010, the company retained M/s Sai Geotechnical Engineers Pvt. Ltd, Ghaziabad to undertake Geotechnical Investigation work and topographical & Contour survey work for proposed Gas based Power Project and the work is under progress.

In July 2010, the company had invited Request for Qualification ( RFQ) and from EPC Contractors and OEMs ( Original Equipment Manufacturers) for supplying and installing Steam Generators and Steam Turbine Generators for the proposed project.

Environment Clearance Status : The project proposal, drafted by the company’s consultant, M/s GIS Enabled Environment & Neo-Graphic Centre was submitted on June 01, 2010. The Expert Appraisal Committee took the project for consideration on August 01, 2010 and instructed the project promoter to prepare the draft EIA ( Environment Impact Assessment ) covering the issues raised during the discussion.

Also, the company was instructed to submit the Draft EIAfor appraisal by the Expert Appraisal Committee for consideration of awarding environmental clearance.

Contact Address :
Gama Infraprop Pvt Ltd, M-3, Hauz Khas Enclave, Aurobindo Marg, New Delhi 110016. Tel : 011-26515126 . Fax : 25515128 . Email : delhi@rlggroup.co.in