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Tata Power has been associated with the growing legacy of Mumbai as a business city for almost a century now. Mumbai’s growth has been literally powered by Tata Power’s reliable power supply. The Company has since spread its footprint across the country and abroad. Outside Mumbai, the Company now has generation capacities in the States of Jharkhand and Karnataka and a Distribution Company in Delhi. The thermal power stations of the Company are located at Trombay in Mumbai, Jojobera in Jharkhand and Belgaum in Karnataka. The hydro stations are located in the Western Ghats of Maharashtra and the wind farms in Maharashtra, Gujarat and Karnataka. An optimum mix of hydel and thermal capacity enables the company to supply power at competitive tariffs to its customers. At 1.9% the Company's transmission & distribution losses are among the lowest in the country. Also, at the core of reliable power supply to the city is the unique ‘Islanding’ system pioneered by Tata Power, due to which the city of Mumbai has the advantage of assured uniterrupted reliable supply of power. In case of a grid failure, an "Islanding system" ensures power supply within the city limits.
The Company’s growth plans include steady capacity addition year-on-year, taking its current installed capacity to 2975 MW. Some of the projects commissioned in FY09 and FY10 include 120 MW in Haldia, 120 MW Power House# 6 owned by IEL,182 MW from wind farms in Maharashtra, Gujarat and Karntaka and 250 MW Trombay expansion project. The progress on Company’s upcoming projects is as follows:
Haldia Project:
4000 MW Mundra Ultra Mega Power Project (UMPP) :
Tata Power was the first to be awarded a UMPP in Mundra (in coastal Gujarat) and has also been the first to financially close a UMPP. With a generation capacity of 4000 MW(5 x 800 MW) and a saleable power of 3800 MW it is expected to supply power to Gujarat, Maharashtra, Punjab, Haryana and Rajasthan.
Costing about `17,000 crore, the project will be completed within 88 months from the date of signing the Power Purchase Agreement (PPA). It will use imported coal and super-critical technology to achieve high efficiency thus saving fuel and reducing greenhouse gas emissions vis-à-vis conventional technology. The first unit is expected to be commissioned by September 2011.
1050 MW Maithon Power Project : The Maithon Right Bank Thermal Power Plant project envisages setting up a 1050 MW(2 x 525) greenfield coal fired mega power plant at Maithon (Jharkhand),under the aegis of Maithon Power Limited , a 74:26 joint venture between Tata Power and Damodar Valley Corporation(DVC). The Project has achieved 90% completion and Unit 1 is expected to be commissioned in Q4FY11.
120 MW Unit 5 : This project is being constructed at the Company’s existing site at Jojobera and has been synchronised. The project is expected to be commissioned towards the end of December 2010.
114 MW Dagachhu Project : In partnership with the Royal Government of Bhutan (RGoB), the Dagachhu Project is progressing as scheduled. All major orders for the project have been made. All statutory clearances — land, water, and environment — have been received. The PPA for the entire quantum of power has been signed for the project. The first unit is targeted to be commissioned by FY14.
Partnership with SN Power : Tata Power has signed an exclusive partnership agreement with SN Power, Norway, to set up joint ventures for developing hydropower projects in India and Nepal. Tata Power and SN Power have already begun pursuing potential project opportunities based on the vast reserves of renewable energy in the Himalayan region. The partners aim to have 2000 MW under construction or in operation by 2015, and a total of 4000 MW by 2020.
1600 MW Coastal Maharashtra Project : During the year, Tata Power has made substantial progress in the Coastal Maharashtra Project. The Rehabilitation and Resettlement (R & R) Authority of the Government of Maharashtra has approved the R & R proposal made by Tata Power. Land acquisition has commenced. The plant is expected to be commissioned within four years of land acquisition.
Tiruldih Power Project, Jharkhand (3x660 MW) : The process of land acquisition in Jharkhand is expected to take around 12-18 months. In principle, clearance has been received from the Railways for the transportation of coal from Tubed Coal Block. This block has been jointly allotted to Tata Power and Hindalco in Jharkhand.
660 MW Naraj Marthapur, Orissa : All major clearances for the 660 MW Naraj Marthapur project have been obtained. The environmental clearance from the Ministry of Environment and Forests is obtained. The plant is expected to be commissioned within three years of the completion of the land acquisition, which is expected to be completed during the year. Tata Power has been allotted the Mandakini coal block located in the Angul district of Orissa, along with Monnet Ispat and Energy Limited, and Jindal Photo Limited.
Wlid life Conservation Plan
Consent to Establish- Naraj Marthapur
Approval of Wildlife Conservation Plan
List of Activities for wild life Conservation
Click here for the Environmental Clearance from the Ministry of Environment and Forests
Satpura CBM Block : Tata Power along with its consortium partner Arrow Energy has been awarded the Satpura CBM block in Madhya Pradesh during the CBM IV bidding round. The Tata Power-Arrow Energy consortium has been awarded the Satpura CBM block in Madhya Pradesh.
Renewable Projects :
Tata Power is consistently working towards innovating and implementing eco-friendly technologies, and undertaking various projects under the Clean Development Mechanism, including wind power projects and various small-scale energy efficiency projects. Tata Power's power plant emissions are well within the norms laid down by the National Ambient Air Quality Standards (NAAQS). Committed to complying with all regulations pertaining to the preservation and enrichment of the environment, Tata Power uses world-class innovative and environment friendly technologies.
Wind Power : Tata Power is the leading private wind generation company with an installed capacity of 221.90 MW and has added another first to its credit by commissioning 2 MW-class wind turbines designed by Kenersys Gmbh of Germany, manufactured and installed by Kenersys India. Currently, Tata Power’s wind power capacity is spread across three states — Maharashtra, Gujarat and Karnataka. The Company has placed an order for 150 MW additional wind capacity to be set up in Maharashtra and Tamil Nadu.
Solar Power : Tata Power has commissioned a 3 MW solar photo-voltaic plant at Mulshi, which is the largest grid connected plant in Maharashtra. The Company is also developing a 25 MW solar project at Mithapur in Gujarat. The construction work at site is in progress.
240 MW Sorik Marapi Geothermal Project : The Tata Power (47.50%) led consortium along with Origin Energy Ltd., Australia (47.50%) and PT Supraco, Indonesia (5%), won the Sorik Marapi geothermal project in Northern Sumatra, Indonesia. The Sorik Marapi project is estimated to support the development of approximately 240 MW of geothermal generation capacity. The project will be developed by PT Sorik Marapi Geothermal Power (SMGP), a Special Purpose Vehicle formed by the Consortium. The Consortium would undertake a detailed exploration programme over the next 18 months. The expected Commercial Operation Date (COD) for the project is June 2015.
The above picture is a representative image of a geothermal power plant
Acquisition of 30% stake in Indonesian coal mines : Tata Power completed the acquisition of 30% equity stakes in major Indonesian thermal coal producers, PT Kaltim Prima Coal and PT Arutmin Indonesia, as well as related trading companies owned by PT Bumi Resources Tbk.
Captive Coal Blocks:
Tubed Coal Block in Jharkhand : This is a joint venture between Tata Power and Hindalco, and has been registered.
Mandakini Coal Block in Orissa : The Ministry of Coal’s screening committee has allotted Mandakini Coal Block in Orissa jointly to Tata Power, Jindal Photo, and Monnet Ispat. Heads of agreement have been signed with JV partners.
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