NTPC seeks revival of Uttarakhand hydro project, signs power purchase agreement

13 Dec 2010 Evaluate

NTPC will soon approach the government for reconsideration of the decision to scrap the power producer's 600-MW Loharinag Pala hydro-power project in Uttarakhand. A Group of Ministers (GoM) had scrapped the controversial 600-MW Loharinag Pala hydel project on the Bhagirathi river in Uttarakhand, citing religious and environmental concerns. However, the government has assured NTPC that it would be duly compensated. The company has invested nearly Rs 700 crore on the project before it was scrapped.

On the other hand, the company signed a power purchase agreement with Punjab State Power Corporation Ltd (PSPCL) for 2,640 MW coal-based thermal power project at Gidderbaha for Rs 15,000 crore. The plant consists of four units of 660 MW each, which would be entirely funded by NTPC. The combined generation capacity of five plants is 10,590 MW being set up with an investment of Rs 52,800 crore.crackcrack

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