Gujarat State Electricity Corporation Limited (GSECL)

INTRODUCTORY

Power is one of the basic infrastructures necessary for the Industries and socio economic development in the State. The installed capacity of the State has increased from 315MW in 1960-61 to 9561 MW in 2006-2007. Per capita consumption of power in the State of Gujarat in 2005-06 was 1313 Units (as per CEA revised formula) which is much higher than all India average.

In pursuit of fresh capacity addition, Lignite Based 75 MW unit No. IV at KLTPS, Panandhro, is expected for commissioning soon i.e. by July, 2008 .

112.45 MW Dhuvaran CCPP-II is under Commercial Operation since November 2007.

370 MW Utran Gas Based CCPP-II is under execution and more than 57% project work is completed.

Following projects are taken up by GSECL as a part of capacity addition of 10752 MW during 11th Five Year Plan envisaged by Government of Gujarat.

1.	2X250 MW Imported Coal Based Exten Unit 3 & 4 at Sikka TPS.
2.	370 MW Gas Based CCPP at Utran Stage-II.
3.	395 MW Gas Based CCPP at Dhuvaran Stage-III.
4.	500 MW Coal Based TPS Extn Unit 6 at Ukai.

STATUS OF THE GSECL'S PROJECTS UNDER IMPLEMENTATION As on end April’08

75MW LIGNITE BASED KLTPS PROJECT (UNIT IV) in KUTCH
Ø Capacity MW	:	75 MW
Ø Fuel	:	Lignite
Ø Environment clearance	:	received
Ø Awarding contract	:	Order placed for the main plant equipment., Advance payment made to BHEL and Zero data achieved. on 28.3.04.
Ø Commissioning Schedule	:	Present Schedule of commissioning - by December 2008
Ø Present Status of Project	:	Ø Order for supply and erection of main plant is placed on to BHEL. Ø All major Balance of Plant (BOP) orders placed. Ø Following important activities completed. 4Boiler drum lifting – 16.11.05 4Condenser placed on foundation– 9.10.06 4en.Stator placed on foundation- 29.10.06 Ø Test Synchronization is successfully completed on 22/10/2008

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2 X 250MW IMPORTED COAL BASED POWER PROJECT AT SIKKA
Ø Capacity	:	500MW (2 x 250MW each)
Ø Fuel	:	Imported Coal
Ø Environment clearance	:	received from MoEF, New since 24.5.05.
Ø Commissioning Schedule	:	1st Unit by January 2010 2nd Unit by May 2010
Ø Present Status of Project	:	· TCE- appointed as Project Consultants. · LOI to BHEL on 10^th April’07 on EPC basis. · Advance paid to BHEL on 22^nd May,07 & Zero date achieved. · Imported Coal Long term agrnt. under process. · Kick-off meeting held on 7^th & 8^th June at Sikka for implementation with BHEL units.

500MW COAL BASED TPS EXTN UNIT 6 AT UKAI
Ø Capacity	:	500 MW
Ø Fuel	:	Coal
Ø Environment clearance	:	Application submitted to MOEF & DoEF.
Ø EPC contractor		BHEL has submitted offer and under scrutiny.
Ø Commissioning Schedule	:	Expected by end of 2010
Ø Present Status of Project	:	● Application for Environment Clearance submitted to MoEF, New Delhi ● Application for Water clearance submitted to Irrigation department GoG. ● Stock Height Clearance NOC from AAI, New Delhi is received. ● COAL: From captive Mines-Machhakata & Mahanandi in Orissa already allocated. ● Consultant for Engg. Services appointed.

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370 MW GAS BASED CCPP AT UTRAN, DIST SURAT
Ø Capacity	:	370 MW
Ø Fuel	:	Natural gas (base fuel) / LNG
Ø Environment clearance	:	All statutory clearances received
Ø Commissioning Schedule	:	August 2009
Ø Present Status of Project	:	ALSTOM selected as EPC Contractors Advance Payment released and “Zero” date achieved by end May’ 07 and project execution commenced. Under execution and more than 57% project work is completed