AP-Genco commissions new 800 MW thermal unit
1 year ago

AP-Genco commissions new 800 MW thermal unit

Deccan Chronicle  

Vijayawada: Andhra Pradesh Power Generation Corporation successfully commissioned its new supercritical 800 MW unit at the Dr. Narla Tata Rao Thermal Power Station in Ibrahimpatnam of Vijayawada on Wednesday. Speaking on the occasion, energy minister Peddireddi Ramachandra Reddy said commissioning of the unit will bolster the state’s capacity to provide reliable and affordable electricity to every consumer in the state. Chakradhar Babu said the new unit is designed to operate with washed coal having a GCV of 4,200 Kcal / kg, unlike other 800 MW units that required imported coal for blending. Chakradhar Babu said with a capacity addition of 800 MW, the thermal capacity of AP-Genco and APPDCL has increased from 5,810 MW to 6,610 MW, which supports more than 50 per cent of the state power demand.

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4 months, 2 weeks ago

AP Genco to rise power generation to 2 MU/day at Sagar Power House

Deccan Chronicle  

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The Hindu  

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AP-Genco and APMDC will jointly take part in coal auctions, says Energy Minister Peddireddi
1 year, 1 month ago

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The Hindu  

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National SC Commission praises performance of AP Power Generation Corporation
1 year, 5 months ago

National SC Commission praises performance of AP Power Generation Corporation

Deccan Chronicle  

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AP to implement ₹11,000 crore RDSS to improve power supply
1 year, 10 months ago

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Deccan Chronicle  

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1 year, 10 months ago

Andhra Pradesh to launch revamped power distribution sector scheme with an investment of ₹11,000 crore

The Hindu  

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New 800-MW unit at NTTPS in Andhra Pradesh likely to come on stream by end of February 2023
2 years, 1 month ago

New 800-MW unit at NTTPS in Andhra Pradesh likely to come on stream by end of February 2023

The Hindu  

The new 800-MW unit of Dr. Narla Tatarao Thermal Power Station here is poised to be declared as commercially operational by the end of February, 2023, or a month later. Public sector behemoth Bharat Heavy Electricals Limited has completed about 95% of the Boiler Turbine Generator work, while some small, but crucial Balance of Plant works are to be finished …

AP's thermal power units face acute coal shortage
3 years, 2 months ago

AP's thermal power units face acute coal shortage

Deccan Chronicle  

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