1125128, 10:58AM Kotashwar HEP Koteshwar HEP Executing Agency Tehri Hydro Development Corporation Project Name [Koteshwar HEP Location Tehri Garhwal, Uttaranchal Expected Tariff 216 paise per unit Installed Capacity 100 x4 MW Cost Rs 13.0156 billion E&M Works BHEL H&M Precision Techno. Fabon February 9, 2006 Fuel Hydel ‘Commissioning Schedule [Unit I: December 2008 Unit Ik January 2009 Unit IT: February 2009 Unit IV: March 2009 Status [as in Sept,, 2007] Construction of Civil Works of Dam, Spillway and Power House at Koteshwar: Enhancement of Risk and Cost Account (Please Click here for Detail Status) The achievement with respect to present target is as under: Excavation (Th. Cum)| __ Concrete (Th. Cum) Month Target | Achievement] Target [Revised | Achievement} (mov) (MOU)| target Jano7 | 65 7453 5 = 376 Febo7 | 90 3731 wf - 404 Maro7[ 110 | 6201 6 416 Apro7| 110 | 3743 zB [9 15.06 Mayo7| 110 00s | 365 | 2075 [1859 June 07| 7623 | 5050 | 17.06 | 1859 julyo7| 489 | 11823__| 4750 | 2068 829 ‘Augo7| isl [1875 [azn | 2285 [1509 sepro7] 155 | 13351 | 2850 | 2830 | 1863 Civil Works: + The excavation in Dam, Spillway, Stilling basin and Power Intake area has been completed and concreting is in progress. The work of excavation in Power House, Switchyard & TRC area is in progress. + Out of total excavation quantity of 7807.00 Th. Cum as projected earlier, a quantity of 7049,26Th.Cum. has been. excavated till date, Out of total concrete quantity 653.00 Th, cum for Dam & Spillway, Stilling Basin & Power Intake, a quantity of 120.01 Th. Cum has been placed till date, ‘The status of progress of different structures is as below: - ‘wiwintaline com mpi454om2y245bq5db2aw))/powerimagesiKoteshwarHEP aspx 11201125128, 10:58AM Kotashwar HEP Dam: + Excavation in Dam area has been completed (Total quantity-1300 Th. Cum). Conereting in Dam area is in progress and a total quantity of 90,409 Th. Cum has been placed till date. Conereting in Dam and Spillway upto EI. $50.0m and up to EL 618.0m is scheduled to be completed by Nov'07 and Mar'09 respectively. Stilling Basin: + Excavation in Stilling Basin area has been completed. (Total quantity-373 Th. Cum), Concreting in Stilling Basin area is in progress and out of total quantity of 51.0 Th. Cum, a quantity of 8.314 Th. Cum. concrete has been placed till date. Concreting in Stilling Basin area is scheduled to be completed by Mar 08, Power Intake: + Excavation in Power Intake area has been completed. (Total quantity -399 Th. Cum). Conereting in Power Intake area is in progress and out of total quantity of 67.0 Th. Cum, a quantity of 22.29 Th. Cum of concrete has been placed till date. Concreting in Power Intake area is scheduled to be completed by Sept08. Power House and Right Bank: + Excavation in Power House area is in progress and it has reached up to El.+.530.0 m in Power House pit however in the service bay area excavation is in progress below 570m and expected to be completed by 25.10.2007 Progress of excavation in Power House area suffered due to geological failure on Right Bank in Nov05. A qty. of 78.40 Th. Cum is balance to be excavated in Power House pit, which is scheduled to be completed by Nov'07 Excavation and remedial measures for slope stabilization on right bank are in progress as suggested by CWC and GSI. Excavation and rock bolting in affected area has been completed from El. 750,0 m to EL. 605.0 in. Excavation up to EL.570,0 M has been completed and excavation below 570.0M is in progress Slope stabilization ‘measures in RBM (River Borne Material) area of right bank i.e, placing & fixing of geo-grid / geo-text has been completed from El, 750.0 m to 605.0 m. Slope stabilization work below EL 605.0M is also in progress simultaneously Excavation of Penstocks: + Underground Excavation for 4 Nos, vertical penstocks (30.0 RM each, total length 120.0 RM) has been completed. The underground excavation for horizontal penstocks is in progress. Out of total qty. of 299.0 RM of horizontal penstocks, a ty. of 122.0 RM has been excavated till date and the balance quantity is scheduled to be excavated by Dec-07. Access Tunnel: + + Underground excavation of Access Tunnel, which is only access to the Power House, is in progress. Out of total qty. of 376.0 RM, a qty. of 70.60 RM has been excavated in reduced section till date. Excavation of Access Tunnel is scheduled to be completed by March'08. Rock strata in access tunnel is very poor, excavation is in progress only in heading. We have to provide steel ribs after every meter of excavation, Under Ground Galleri + Underground Excavation of following galleries has been completed: ~Gallery at FI, 576.50 M on R/B (length 30.0 RM). = Gallery at El, 546.0 M on R/B (length 35.0 RM) Gallery at EI. 546.0 M on L/B (length 30.0 RM) ~Gallery at EI, 523.0 M on R/B (length 30.0 RM) - Gallery at EI, 523.0 M on L/B (length 30.0 RM) + Concrete lining of galleries at EL 523.00 M on R/B has been completed, Tail Race Channel: + Excavation in TRC area is in progress. Out of total quantity of 825.0 Th. Cum, a quantity of 625.92 Th. Cum has been, excavated till dote Excavation in TRC area is scheduled to be completed by Oct 08, ‘wi italine.comi(mpi454om2y24Sbq5db2aw))/powerimagesiKoteshwarHEP aspx 21201125128, 10:58AM Kotashwar HEP Switch Yard: + Excavation in Switch Yard area is in progress. Out of total quantity of 995.0 Th. Cum, a quantity of 595.27 Th. Cum. has been excavated tll date, Equipments + Aggregate Crushing & Screening Plant (700 TPH) has been commissioned in Jun-04 and is in operation, + Batching plant (240 Cum/Hs) has started the production of normal concrete since 7th Jul-06 and the production of chilled concrete has also been started in April-07. + One no. Tower Crane has been erected and commissioned in Power Intake area in Dec.-05. + Conerete Placement Machine 'ROTEC’ has been arranged by the Contractor from USA. Erection of ROTEC tower belt crane has been completed. It is in operation since 13.09.2007. Rehabilitation: + Due to construction of Koteshwar Project, 02 villages will come under submergence and 14 villages will be partially affected. There are 77 fully affected families, which have already been rehabilitated. Another 292 families are partially affected. + The Dam and Power House are located at village Pendars and the construction material is being arranged from villages Mulani and Gairogi Sera. + Ail the entitled families of 2 villages under fully submergence, Pendars(61 Nos.) and Mulani Villages (14 Nos.) have been allotted residential and agricultural plots at Rural rehabilitation sites. Also affected families of Gairogi Sera & Sauntiyal village have been paid compensation/allotted residential and agricultural plots. + The villages Pendars and Mulani, have been evacuated completely in April-05 and January-06 respectively. The village Gairogi Sera has also been evacuated and quarrying, of material has started from the village + Land acquisition of other villages is under process and the matter is being pursued regularly with the Director Rehab, and the concerned authorities of State Govt. at different levels for early evacuation of villages Commissioning Schedule: ‘Project is scheduled to be commissioned by June'2010, Expenditure on the Project: * The expenditure incurred by the corporation on Koteshwar Hydro Electric Project till July-07 is Rs Status [October, 2006] + Dam- 97.5m high, 300.5m long concrete gravity: Excavation completed & Conereting taken up in June, 2006. * Power Dam: Excavation in PH area reached upto foundation level (.e. EL 576.5 m). 3.82 Th. Cum concreting out of total quantity of 67 Th. Cum completed. © Stilling Basin: Total excavation is 365 th cum, excavation completed 327.41 Th Cum, + Surface Power House at toe of the dam containing 4 units of 100 MW each: Total excavation is 1265 th cum, excavation completed 1050.10 Th Cum, * Tail Race Channel- 215m long 72m wide: Total excavation 825 th cum, completed 464.16 Th cum. * Switchyard: Total excavation 560 th cum, completed 206.80 Th cum, ‘wi italine.comi(mpi454om2y24Sbq5db2aw))/powerimagesiKoteshwarHEP aspx 31201125128, 10:58AM Kotashwar HEP * The E&M items are in advance stage of manufacturing by BHEL and supplies are in progress. + H&M works: Awarded to Precision Techno Fab on February 9, 2006. + Critical Issues: Civil works of Dam and Power house and Hydro-Mechanical works Status and Award of Works [September, 2006] A. Civil Works: * The work was awarded to PCL Intertech Lenhydro Consortium JV. in Aug-2002 and the scheduled date of completion of the work was May-2006. © Presently the excavation work in different structures is in progress. Out of total qty, of open excavation of 7024 Th.Cum, a qty of 5970.82 Th.cum. has been excavated till date, * The concreting in Power Intake area was started on 24th January, 2006 and is in progress. Till now 3.8 Th. Cum. concrete has been placed. © The concreting in Dam & Spillway area was started on 17th June, 2006 and is in progress. Till now 2.6 Th. Cum. concrete has been placed. B, Electro-Mechanical Works: © The Electro-Mechanical Equipment package( including design, manufacturing and supply of E&M equipments for main generating unit with EOT Crane etc.) have been awarded to BHEL in Feb-03, © Supply of Ist Runner has been received at site in Aug-06, Pre-despatch Inspection of 2nd Runner is scheduled in Septmeber, 2006 © Pre-dispatch Inspection of one no. Generator Transformer has been done at BHEL, Bhopal ‘Earth resistivity test for grounding system has been conducted by BHEL. Earth mat (steel bars) for earth grounding. system have reached at the project site * The Test for soil receptivity of Power House and Switchyard area has been conducted by BHEL © The supplies of equipment by BHEL are being progressively received. © Out of the entire supplies amounting Rs. 266.68 Crs,, till date composite supplies worth Rs. 50,00 Crs, (18.75% of total supply) have been made by BHEL. Hydro-Mechanical Works: © HM Works for Diversion Tunnel: © The work of supply and installation of hydraulic gate for Diversion Tunnel was awarded to TSPL, Kamnataka. The first and second stage embedments have been installed. Supply of diversion tunnel gates is still awaited. Main Package of HM Works: © Hydro-Mechanical works (Main Package) was awarded to Precision Technofab & Engineering Ltd, Ahemadabd, Gujrat on 9th Feb-06 and the scheduled date of completion of the work is Aug-2008. © The Design & Drawings of embedments for Trash-rack, Intake Stoplog gate and Penstock gates are under examination in consultation with CWC, ‘wi italine.comi(mpi454om2y24Sbq5db2aw))/powerimagesiKoteshwarHEP aspx 4201125128, 10:58AM Kotashwar HEP © Design & Drawings of Stoplog gates at Intakes, Trash-rack, Penstock gates, Draft tube gates, Stoplog gates at Spillway are under examination in consultation with CWC, © Design of Penstock steel liner has been approved. Status [May 2006] ‘* Major civil package was awarded to Progressive Construction Co, on August 31, 2002 with a completion period of 42 ive, by February 2006, * Blectro-Mechanical package was awarded to BHEL on March 31, 2003 with a completion period of 39 months. River diverted on 29.12.2003, + Order for diversion tunnel gate (HM package) has been awarded to TSPL, other works of HIM package are yet to be awarded. But due to court case hydro mechanical package of Koteshwar project is lagging behind and has become critical + Total excavation 525 th cum,completed 206.20 th cum upto January 2006, + Dam: Total excavation 1250 th cum, excavation completed 1198 th cum, + Power Dam Excavation in PH area reached upto foundation Ievel (.e.EL.5765 m), + Power House: Total excavation is 1070 th cum, excavation completed 995 th cum, TRC: Total excavation 825 th cum, completed 446 th cum upto January 2006, # Necessary access to the project in the form of the all-weather road, accommodation and communication fac construction power for the project is available. ‘+ The diversion tunnel has been constructed and Bhagirathi River diverted in Dec.03, + The construction of U/s coffer dam has been completed and D/S is in advance stage of completion, ‘The open excavation for dam, spillways and surface power house is in progress. Out of total open excavation of 49.86 Lac. cum,,a quantity of 40 Lac. Cum. has been executed for dam, spillways and power intakes. * The earth resistivity test for grounding system has been conducted and steel bars (earth mal) for grounding system have reached the project site. Expenditure details: An expenditure of Rs 254.42 crores has been incurred up to January 2005. The approved outlay for Tenth Plan is Rs 1120.22 crores, Background ‘The Koteshwar H.E. Project is an integral part of the 2400 MW Tehri Hydro Power Complex. Koteshwar Project comprises a 97.5 m. high concrete Dam and Surfaco Power House, housing 4 units of 100 MW each and is located around 22 Km, downstream of Tehri Dam. Koteshwar Project is a run-off-river scheme with minimum diurnal storage. The Koteshwar Project will regulate water releases from Tehri Reservoir for irrigation purposes. ‘The Govt. of India has approved the execution of Koteshwar H.E Project (4X100 MW), in April!2000, at a cost of Rs. 1301.56 er, including IDC of Rs. 190.04 cr. at Oct.99 price level (with debt equity ratio of 3:1) and the project to be completed within a period of five years, Benefits: ‘wi italine.comi(mpi454om2y24Sbq5db2aw))/powerimagesiKoteshwarHEP aspx 5201125128, 10:58AM Kotashwar HEP The main benefits from the Project when completed would be * Peaking Power 400 MW + Annual Energy generation 1234 MU (90% dependable year) + Re-egulation of water releases from Tehri Reservoir fr Irrigation purposes + Koteshwar Reservoir will function asthe pre-requisite lower reservoir for Tehri PSP. Clearances: Environment clearance was accorded to entire Tehsi complex, including Koteshwar in July'90. Approval for Diversion of 338.982 Ha. of Civil Soyam land was conveyed by MOEP in Oct,2002. Certain essental/comustted works of Koteshwar Project were approved while conveying the sanction for Tesi Stages Approved Cost: CCEA has approved the execution of Koteshwar H.E Project (4X100 MW), at a cost of Rs.1301.56 Cr. including IDC of Rs.190,04 Cr. at Oct. 99 price level. Sharing Cost: Koteshwar HEP is being funded with Debt Equity Ratio of 75:25. The Equity portion is being borne by GOI & GOUP in the ratio of 3:1 Break up of Cost ct99 PL (incl. IDC “Amount in Re Crore Equity GOI 248.05 cour a4 Total 325.39 Loans ECBO) 2a PEC & Banks 702.33 Total 97637 (Grand Total (0) inked with procurement of BAM equipment Sharing of Benefits [As per the existing arrangements, the benefits accruing from the Project shall be shared as under: + 12% of generated power at bus-bar shall be available to Home State. * 25% of the remaining 88% of generated power at bus-bar shall be allocated to U.P. State Govt. in lieu of 25% contribution of power sector, ‘75% of the remaining 88% of generated power at bus-bar shall be in the central pool in lieu of cost sharing of power sector by GOI and shall be distributed amongst the Northern Region States/UT in accordance with the Central Formula. Energy Generation Data ‘wi italine.comi(mpi454om2y24Sbq5db2aw))/powerimagesiKoteshwarHEP aspx 6201125128, 10:58 AM Kotashwar HEP [Annual Energy Generation (00% dependable Year) 1234 MU Energy Generation Rate 1147.21 Paise/ unit (Oct.99 PL) Sale Rate of Energy: 215.72 Paise/unit (Considering free power to Home State) Commissioning Schedule: ‘The Project was scheduled to be commissioned by March-2008 Rehabilitation: Due to construction of Koteshwar Project, 02 villages will come under submergence and 14 villages will be partially affected ‘There are 77 fully affected families, which are to be rehabilitated, Another 292 families are partially affected to whom only ‘cash compensation will be paid. ‘The Dam and Power House are located at village Pendars, construction material would be arranged from villages Mulani and Garogisera Villages Pendars and Mulani, have been evacuated completely in April-2005 and January-2006 respectiv ‘The land of Garogisera village required for quarry area is under process of evacuation. The matter is being pursued regularly with the Director Rehab, and the concerned authorities of State Govt. at different levels for early evacuation of village. Expenditure on the Project: ‘The expenditure incurred by the corporation on Koteshwar Hydro Electric Project ill Aug-06 is Rs 393.69 Crores, Reasons of Delay: + Uncerperformance of Contractor * Frequent breakdown of excavation equipment and inadequate arrangement for timely repair by contractor (civil works contractor) © Agitation/Dharans by local people for different demands, time to time. Intermittent stoppage/ slow-down of work due to rains, ‘* Non-vacation of villages Pendars & Mulani timely, requited for construction of project. The village Garogisera still not evacuated, required for quarry area. Remedial Measures: * Concrete placement methodology has been changed from Tower Cranes to ROTEC Concrete Placement equipment, which shall place the conerete at a faster rate. * All possible support is being provided to the contractors by the project developer. India’s 1st variable speed PSP in Tehri fast approaching commissioning: THDC CMD ‘yngz024 120000 AM. + RK Vishnol, Chairman and Managing Director, THDC India Limited, said that the country’s biggest and the first Variable Speed Pumped Storage Project (PSP)'— 1,000 MW Tehri Pumped Storage Project (4 x 250 MW) — is fast approaching the commissioning stage. He was in Tehri to conduct a comprehensive review of the 1,000 MW Tehri PSP. He said that it is a matter of great pride and a testament to THDC's professional approach that the project is progressing well ‘wi italine.comi(mpi454om2y24Sbq5db2aw))/powerimagesiKoteshwarHEP aspx 7201125128, 10:58AM Kotashwar HEP Vishnoi stated that the Ministry of Power has laid great emphasis on Renewable Energy (RE) and special efforts are underway with regards to the development of Pumped Storage Projects. He stated that on completion, the Tehri PSP would significantly contribute towards the nation’s commitment to net zero carbon emissions. “Upon commissioning, Tehri PSP will be a comerstone of the country’s economy while ensuring 24x7 affordable power supply, and aligning with the goal of 500 GW of non-fossil fuel capacity by 2030. The project showcases THDC’'s dedication to sustainable ‘energy solutions and environmental responsibility,” Vishnoi added. Maintain momentum to complete nation’s first variable-speed Tehri PSP: CMD. The review meeting was altended by Bhupender Gupta, Director (Technical), LP Joshi, HOP (TC) and accompanied all other THDC senior officers and officers of consortium (M/s GE & M/s HCC) of the project. All ongoing activities at various project locations and the progress at various work fronts were reviewed in-depth. The visit included the examination of critical work fronts like, Upstream Surge Shaft, BVC (Butterfly Valve Chamber), Downstream Surge Shaft, Powerhouse, and TRT (Tallrace Tunnel) outfall area Vishnoi commended and expressed satisfaction with the overall progress of project activities and the achieved milestones. He directed the THDCIL PSP team and Consortium (M/s GE & M/s HCC) to maintain momentum towards ‘completing the Nation's first Variable Speed Pumped Storage Project (1000MW). THDCIL's Director (Technical) assured timely completion of project activites and affirmed the PSU's commitment to excellence and environmental responsibilty as the project progresses. THOCIL is a Miniratna Category-1 PSU, which has expertise in hydro, solar, wind and thermal energy generation. It has an installed capacity of 1,587 MW with the commissioning of Tehri Dam & HPP (1,000 MW), Koteshwar HEP (400 MW) in Uttarakhand, Wind Power Projects of 50 MW at Patan and 63 MW at Dwarka in Gujarat, 24 MW Dhukwan ‘Small Hydro Project, Jhansi, Uttar Pradesh and 50 MW Solar Power Project at Kasaragod, Kerala to its credit. Also, THDCIL has operational coal mines at Amelia and Singraull in MP. THDC India gears up for issuance of Corporate Bond Series-IX ‘yy 1290.00 AM THDC India Limited (THDCIL) hosted an Arrangers Meet on January 5, 2024, at its New Delhi office, underscoring the company's dedication to transparency and collaboration. The event, graced by esteemed arrangers and investors, showcased THDCIL’s commitment as it gears up for the issuance of Corporate Bonds Series-IX on January 12, 2024 Sh. J. Behera, Director (Finance) and team, actively engaging in discussions on the company’s future growth trajectory. THDCIL delivered a comprehensive presentation, offering insights into growth prospects, financial standing, and ongoing projects. This gathering served as a pivotal platform for fostering meaningful dialogue, ensuring arrangers and investors are wellinfarmed about the company's strategic direction. Annotable highlight was an extensive discussion led by the Sh. J. Behera, Director (Finance), addressing inquiries on ‘expansion strategies and credit ratings, This interactive exchange exemplifies THOCIL's commitment to keeping stakeholders informed and confident in the company's business and financial strategies. The imminent commissioning of projects emerged as a key factor expected to substantially enhance the company's credit rating, emphasizing THDCIL's dedication to fortfying ts financial standing and delivering enhanced value to investors, Sh. R. K. Vishnoi, Chairman and Managing Director, THDC India Limited, conveyed his wishes and underscored THDCIL's commitment to informing stakeholders, addressing expansion strategies, credit ratings, and emphasizing imminent project commissioning Beyond growth prospects and financial matters, attendees were informed that the bidding for THDCIL Corporate: Bonds Series-IX is scheduled for January 12, 2024. This proactive and engaging meeting symbolizes THDCIL's dedication to fostering productive interactions, providing clarity on its financial outlook, and maintaining open lines of ‘communication with stakeholders THDCIL is one of the premier power generators in the country with installed capacity of 1587 MW with commissioning of Tehri Dam & HPP (1000MW), Koteshwar HEP (400MW) in Uttarakhand, Wind Power Projects of SOMW at Patan & 63MW at Dwarka in Gujarat, 24MW Dhukwan Small Hydro Project, Jhansi, Uttar Pradesh and 50 MW Solar Power Project at Kasaragod, Kerala to its credit. ‘wi italine.comi(mpi454om2y24Sbq5db2aw))/powerimagesiKoteshwarHEP aspx 8201125128, 10:58AM Kotashwar HEP + Sh. Vishnoi also informed that, despite all the challenges, the Commercial Operations of THDCIL's Amelia Coal Mine have already commenced, six months ahead of schedule which is a landmark achievement. Besides, the first Unit of {660 MW of 1320 MW Khurja Super Thermal Power Plant (KSTPP) and the first unit of 250MW of the Country's largest 1000 MW Tehri PSP are likely to be commissioned soon, with other Units successively in span of short intervals. This speak volumes of the Professional and State-of-Art practices being implemented by THDC. THDCIL is poised to enhance the company’s achievements, further solidifying its position in the energy sector. * With an unwavering commitment to the National Objective of ensuring 24x7 affordable power for all, THDCIL is steadfast in achieving this organizational goal through substantial growth and diversification across various energy sources, including Solar, Wind, Thermal, Pumped Storage Power (PSP), and Hydro. This dedicated approach ‘emphasizes THDCIL's pivotal role in meeting the nation’s energy requirements while upholding financial stability and operational excellence ‘THDC successfully boxed up second unit of 1K MW Tehri PSP 13n92003 120000 aM. + THDC India Limited, a leading Power Sector, PSU has achieved a significant milestone with the successful boxing up of the Second unit (U#6- 250 MW variable speed pump turbine) of 1000 MW Tehri Pumped Storage Project (PSP) on December 26, 2023. + RK Vishnoi, Chairman and Managing Director, THDCIL, congratulated the PSP team, emphasizing that this major achievement marks a crucial step towards commissioning the Nation's first Variable Speed Pumped Storage Project (1000 MW}, + Vishnoi commended the dedicated efforts of the THDC team of Tehri PSP and extended congratulations for their sincere and concerted efforts for achieving this milestone, He stated that the THDC team is known for setting new benchmarks in the Hydro-sector and consistently achieving targets in the face of challenges. + He added that Tehri PSP has been envisaged to generate 1000 MW of Peaking Power for enhancing system reliability and also to provide Balancing Load to the Thermal and Renewable generation during off Peak hours. The reservoir created by the Tehri Dam and Koteshwar Dam would function as upstream and downstream reservoir for Pump Storage Plant. This Plant in a big way will contribute in stabilization by meet the Peak Load and balancing requirements. + The event was attended by L P Joshi, Executive Director (Tehri Complex & APP). + Besides above, Tehri PSP team also achieved another milestone with the successful lowering of the Runner of Final Unit-U#8 (250 MW Variable Speed Pump Turbine) of the 1000 MW Tehri PSP on December 22, 2023. ‘THDC successfully boxes up the 2nd unit of 1000 MW Tehri PSP sapeyrnns 120000 aM. + THDC India Limited has achieved a significant milestone with the successful boxing up of the second unit (U#6- 250 MW variable speed pump turbine) of 1000 MW Tehri Pumped Storage Project (PSP) on December 26. + THDC's Chairman and Managing Director (CMD) RK Vishnoi congratulated the PSP team, emphasizing that this major achievement marks a crucial step towards commissioning the nation’s first variable speed pumped storage project of 1000 MW. + Vishnoi commended the dedicated efforts of the THDC team of Tehri PSP and extended congratulations for their sincere and concerted efforts for achieving this milestone, He stated that the THDC team is known for setting new benchmarks in the Hydro-sector and consistently achieving targets in the face of challenges. + Vishnoi added that Tehri PSP has been envisaged to generate 1000 MW of peaking power for enhancing system reliability and also to provide a balancing load to the thermal and renewable generation during off-peak hours. The reservoir created by the Tehri Dam and Koteshwar Dam would function as an upstream and downstream reservoir for ‘wi italine.comi(mpi454om2y24Sbq5db2aw))/powerimagesiKoteshwarHEP aspx 9201125128, 10:58AM Kotashwar HEP Pump Storage Plant. This Plant in a big way will contribute to stabilization by meet the Peak Load and balancing requirements. + The event was attended by THDC's Executive Director (Tehri Complex & APP) LP Joshi along with other senior officers of THDC India and Consortium of GEPIL, HCC and GEHF. + Besides this, Tehri PSP team also achieved another milestone with the successful lowering of the Runner of Final Unit-U#8 (250 MW Variable Speed Pump Turbine) of the 1000 MW Tehri Pumped Storage Project (PSP) on December 22. THDC and IIT Roorkee inks MoU for Collaborative Translational Research and Development 197272023 120000 aM. + Sh. R. K. Vishnoi, Chairman and Managing Director, THDC India Limited informed that in a significant milestone, THDCIL and the Indian Institute of Technology (IIT), Roorkee have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) on. 25th October 2023 to embark on a collaborative journey in advancing research and development endeavors in the realms of Science, Engineering, and Technology. + Sh. Vishnol further informed that the MoU outlines the commitment of both institutions to engage in a wide array of research activities, encompassing domains such as Energy Conservation, Alternatives to Li-lon Storage Batteries, Nano Technology for Electric Vehicle Batteries, Green Hydrogen, Geo-Thermal Technology, Climate Change, waste management and recycling, water management and conservation, Vortex induced vibrations, Tunnelling techniques, Bio Fuels, Grid Stability Improvements, and various other pertinent fields, aligned with the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). + Sh. Vishnoi, expressed that this collaboration is geared towards both fundamental and translational research, with the overarching goal of bridging the gap between industry and academia, in alignment with the vision of 'Viksit Bharat’ - a developed India + Sh. Vishnoi added that this engagement is aimed at both basic and translational research solutions and bridging the {gap between industry and academia to support the vision of Viksit Bharat’ * Talking about the pivotal areas of collaboration envisioned in this MoU, Sh. R. K. Vishnoi stated, "This collaborative venture between THDC India Limited and IIT Roorkee represents a significant step forward in the fields of research, innovation, and technological advancement, with the potential to yield groundbreaking solutions for various industries and domains.” + Prof. K. K. Pant, Director, IT, Roorkee highlighted, “IIT Roorkee is proud to collaborate with THDC India Limited in a transformative partnership that signifies a major leap forward in research, innovation, and technological advancement. + This MoU reflects our commitment to fostering groundbreaking solutions for various industries and domains, Through this collaboration, we aim to bridge the gap between academia and industry, facilitating both basic and translational research, and contributing to our shared vision of 'Viksit Bharat’ — a developed India.” + Prof. Akshay Dwivedi, Dean, Sponsored Research and Industrial Consultancy, IIT Roorkee said, “Joining hands with THDC India Limited for collaborative research and development is a testament to IIT Roorkee's enduring commitment to advancing knowledge and innovation. This partnership will allow us to leverage our technical expertise and research facilities to drive progress in vital fields of study. We are excited to recognize and build on each other's strengths, facilitating pioneering solutions in research and development.” + This R&D effort is a pathbreaking step towards various domains for hamessing, generation, and distribution of energy which would faciitate all the CPSUs to provide affordable power 24x7 to all, Sh. Vishnoi added, + The MoU was signed by Sh. S. K. Chauhan, HoD(R&D) from THDCIL and Professor Akshay Dwivedi, Dean, ‘Sponsored Research & Industrial Consultancy, IIT, Roorkee. + THDCIL is one of the premier power generators in the country with installed capacity of 1587 MW with commissioning of Tehri Dam & HPP (1000MW), Koteshwar HEP (400MW) in Uttarakhand, Wind Power Projects of SOMW at Patan & 63MW at Dwarka in Gujarat, 24MW Dhukwan Small Hydro Project, Jhansi, Uttar Pradesh and 50 MW Solar Power Project at Kasaragod, Kerala to its credit ‘wi intaline com mpi454om2y24Sbq5db2aw))/powerimagesiKoteshwarHEP aspx 101201125128, 10:58AM Kotashwar HEP Around 200MW power supply to national grid cut from major plants due to Avalanche 2732001 1290:00 AM + Around 200 MW of power supply to the national grid was affected due to avalanche in Uttarakhand as local ‘administration shut down two plants, Tehri and Koteshwar, as a precautionary measure. The hydro power plants in the affected area are mostly under-construction or fall in small hydro project category which are of up to 25MWV. These small hydro projects are mainly state owned + Earlier in the day, a glacier broke off in Joshimath in Uttarakhand's Chamoli district which caused a massive flood in the Dhauli Ganga river and endangered lives of people living along its banks. + tis reported that massive destruction is feared and many people were missing after the disaster. + An official on the condition of anonymity told , "The local authorities have shut two power plants- Tehri and Koteshwar as a precautionary measure in view of the disaster. This has affected the overall power supply of not more than 200 MW to the national grid.” + The official added that all big hydro projects (of over 25MW capacity) are mostly under-construction and there is no point of power supply disruption due to those. + However, itis feared that there is financial loss of crores of rupees due to the disaster as one of the dams at a big hydro power project of state-run NTPC was breached. + "One of the dams of big NTPC hydro power project at Tapovan Vishnugad was breached. The actual loss would be ascertained once the waler recedes.” + Earlier in the day, NTPC also confirmed that the avalanche near Tapovan in Uttarakhand has damaged its under- construction hydropower project + NTPC tweeted, “An avalanche near Tapovan in Uttarakhand has damaged a part of our under-construction hydropower project in the region. While rescue operation is on, situation is being monitored continuously with the help of district administration and police.” + The Tapovan Vishnugad power plant is a 520MW run-of-iver project which is being constructed on Dhauliganga River in Chamoli District of Uttarakhand + The Tehri (1000MW) and Koteshwar (400MW) projects are operated by THDC India Ltd which is a subsidiary of NTPC. + Last year, the NTPC had acquired 74.496 per cent equity stake of the government in THDC India Limited (THDCIL) for Rs 7,500 crore. Govt keen to sell stake in THDCIL, NEEPCO to NTPC this fiscal: Report 2y2yp020 120000 aM. + The government is keen to sell its stake in THDC India and North Eastern Electric Power Corporation (NEEPCO) to state-owned NTPC in the current fiscal, according to a source. + The acquisition is expected to fetch around Rs 10,000 crore to the exchequer. + "The government is keen to complete the transaction whereby the NTPC would acquire government's stake in THDCIL (THDC India Ltd) and NEEPCO this fiscal only for meeting its revised disinvestment target of Rs 65,000 crore for the 2019-20," the source said. + The government had earlier proposed to raise Rs 1.06 trillion from disinvestment during 2019-20. However, in the budget presented earlier this month, it reduced the divestment target to Rs 65,000 crore. + The government has gamered Rs 18,345.06 crore from divestments in public sector undertaking so far, as per DIPAM portal ‘wi italine.comi(mpi454om2y24Sbq5db2aw))/powerimagesiKoteshwarHEP aspx 11201125128, 10:58AM Kotashwar HEP "The government would leave no stone unturned for concluding the deal this fiscal itself. Now it is necessary to meet the disinvestment target. “This will not happen first time. Last year also, Power Finance Corporation had concluded the deal to acquire entire government stake in REC Ltd for Rs 14,500 crore on March 28 , 2019," the source said The transaction had helped the government meet its disinvestment target of Rs 80,000 crore for 2018-19. NTPC had engaged SBI Capital for evaluation of the deal. The Department of Disinvestment and Public Asset Management (DIPAM) had engaged RBSA Advisors for evaluating NEEPCO, and Deloitte for THDCIL transactions. In November last year, the Cabinet Committee on Economic Affairs (CCEA) had approved a proposal of the finance ministry for divestment of central government's stake in THDCIL and NEEPCO, Later, the NTPC board approved the acquisition deal on January 27, 2020, The government's shareholding of 74.23 per cent in THDCIL will be divested along with transfer of management control to the NTPC. Similarly, the government's stake of 100 per cent in NEEPCO will be divested along control to the power giant. transfer of management ‘The Budget has pegged the NTPC’s capital investment a tad higher at Rs 21,000 crore for 2020-21 from Rs 20,000 crore budgeted for 2019-20. According to the company’s annual report, NEEPCO's net worth as on March 31, 2019 was Rs 6,301.29 crore. ‘The net worth of THDCIL was Rs 9,280.78 crore as on March 31, 2019. According to NEEPCO's website, the company operates seven hydro, one solar and three thermal power stations with ‘a combined installed capacity of 1,457 MW. NEEPCO also has one 600 MW hydro power project under development. It is scheduled for commissioning in the current fiscal THDCIL's total installed power generation capacity is 1,513 MW. It has two hydro power generating stations ~ Tehri (4X250 MW) and Koteshwar (4X100 MW) and two operational wind power plants in Gujarat ~ one at Patan (25X2 MW) and another at Devbhumi Dwarka (30X2.1 MW). NTPC may not conclude THDCIL, NEEPCO acquisition this fiscal ‘y2g020 120000 AM. State-run power giant NTPC is unlikely to conclude its about Rs 10,000-crore acquisition deal to buy govemmment’s stake in THDC India and North Eastern Electric Power Corporation, according to a source. The government was keen to complete the transaction in the ongaing fiscal so as to meet its overall disinvestment target of Rs 1.05 lakh crore for the 2019-20 fiscal NTPC will not be able to complete the transaction of acquiring government stake in THDC India Ltd (THDICL) and North Eastern Electric Power Corporation Ltd (NEEPCO) this fiscal, the source said adding that the process itself will take couple of months. ‘The source further said that NTPC is awaiting evaluation of the deal by SBI Capital The Department of Disinvestment and Public Asset Management (DIPAM) has engaged RBSA Advisors for evaluating NEEPCO and Deloitte for THDCIL transactions. Earlier in November last year, the Cabinet Committee on Economic Affairs (CCEA) had approved a proposal of the finance ministry for divestment of central government stake in THDCIL and NEEPCO, The Government of India's shareholding of 74.23 per cent in THDCIL will be divested along with transfer of management control to NTPC. ‘wi italine.comi(mpi454om2y24Sbq5db2aw))/powerimagesiKoteshwarHEP aspx 121201125128, 10:58AM Kotashwar HEP + Similarly, the government's shareholding of 100 per cent in NEEPCO will be divested along with transfer of ‘management control to NTPC. + According to the company’s annual report, NEEPCO's net worth as on March 31, 2019 was Rs 6,301.29 crore. + The net worth of THDCIL was Rs 9,280.78 crore as on March 31, 2019. + According to NEEPCO's website, the company operates seven hydro, one solar and three thermal power stations with ‘a combined installed capacity of 1,457 MW. + NEEPCO also has one 600 MW hydro power project under development. It is scheduled for commissioning in 2019-20 fiscal + THDCIL's total installed power generation capacity is 1,513 MW. It has two hydro power generating stations ~ Tehri {4X250 MW) and Koteshwar (4X100 MW) and two operational wind power plants in Gujarat ~ one at Patan (25X2 MW) and another at Devohumi Dwarka (30X2.1 MW), RBSA Advisors, Deloitte transat 1n advisors in NEEPCO, THDCIL stake sale 17452019 129000 AM. + The Union government has appointed RBSA Advisors as the transaction advisor for divestment of government's 100 per cent equity stake in North Eastern Electric Power Corporation Limited (NEEPCO) to NTPC Limited. In another contract, Deloitte has been appointed transaction advisor for Tehri Hydro Development Corporation India Limited (THOCIL). + According to persons close to the development, the advisors were finalised late Wednesday. NTPC would take ‘management control of both the companies. The two transaction advisors would be floating information memorandum ‘on the companies, It would be sent to NTPC after which it would do valuation of the two companies, said one of the person quoted above. + NTPC may offer close to Rs 10,000 crore, each, for picking up the Centre's stake in both the companies, The government plans to complete the two sale deals before March 2020 in order to meet its Rs 1,05,000-crore disinvestment target, + NEEPCO operates close to 1,500 MW of hydropower and thermal plants in the north easter region of India, another 1,000 MW are under construction and commissio he portfolio of projects with NEEPCO make it a fit case to command goad value,” said the person. + The Cabinet Committee on Economic Affairs has on November 20 decided that the Union government-owned NTPC. Ltd would take over NEEPCO and THDCIL as part of NDA's strategic disinvestment plan. The government has 74.23 per cent shareholding in THOCIL. + THDCIL presently has a capacity of 1513 MW. It has two hydro generating stations, namely; Tehri HPP (4X250 MW) and Koteshwar HEP (4X10 MW) and two operational wind power plants in Gujarat, one at Patan (25X2 MW) and another at Devbhumi Dwarka (30X2.1 MW). + The NDA government has sent in motion strategic sale of some of its key infrastructure and energy companies. While NEEPCO and THOCIL is being sold to NTPC, Bharat Petroleum Corporation Ltd, Shipping Corporation of India and Container Corporation of India would be privatised, + The government stil has Rs 87,636 crore to meet the disinvestment target for the year and sale of these companies will be important to close the current financial year with Rs 1,05,000 crore. NTPC likely to issue green bonds to raise funds for THDCIL, NEEPCO acquisition 1472572019 120000 aM. + State-run power giant NTPCNSE 2.17 % is likely to raise around Rs 10,000 crore through green bonds for acquisition of the government's stake in THDC India Ltd (THDCIL) and North Easter Electric Power Corporation Ltd (NEEPCO), ‘wiv intaline com npi454om2y245bq5db2aw))/powerimagesiKoteshwarHEP aspx 139201125128, 10:58AM Kotashwar HEP a source said. + Proceeds from green bonds are used to finance clean and green and environmentftiendly infrastructure. Since THDCIL and NEEPCO are hydro-power generators, any investment in these two firms would fall in the category of green bonds. + "The company is most likely to raise over Rs 10,000 crore via green bonds to acquire government stake in THOCIL and NEEPCO. The acquisition is likely to be before the end of this fiscal as the government intends to achieve its disinvestment target of Rs 1.05 lakh crore,” the source told PTI + "The company has not started the process to appoint a valuer to fix the value of the central government stake in THDCIL and NEEPCO," the source added. + Earlier this week, the Cabinet Committee on Economic Affairs (CCEA) approved a proposal of the finance ministry for divestment of central government stake in THDCIL and NEEPCO. + Government of India's shareholding of 74.23 per cent in THDCIL will be divested along with transfer of management control to NTPC. + Similarly, the government's shareholding of 100 per cent in NEEPCO will be divested along with transfer of ‘management control to NTPC. * According to the company’s annual report, NEEPCO’s net worth as on March 31, 2019 was Rs 6,301.29 crore. + The net worth of THDCIL was Rs 9,280.78 crore as on March 31, 2019. + The source said the size of the deal for acquisition of government share in THDCIL and NEEPCO has been worked out to be around Rs 10,000 crore after necessary adjustments like debt and other charges. + The acquisition will be in line with NTPC's objective of having 30 per cent renewables out of 130 GW of total envisaged power generation capacity by 2030. At present, the NTPC Group has around 57 GW of power generation capacity. + According to NEEPCO's website, the company operates seven hydro, one solar and three thermal power stations with ‘a combined installed capacity of 1,457 MW. + NEEPCO also has one 600 MW hydro power project under development. It is scheduled for commissioning in 2019-20 fiscal. + THDCIL's total installed power generation capacity is 1,513 MW. It has two hydro power generating stations ~ Tehri (4X250 MW) and Koteshwar (4X100 MW) and two operational wind power plants in Gujarat ~ one at Patan (25X2 MW) and another at Devbhumi Dwarka (30X2.1 MW), ‘THDCIL achieves milestone in Tehri dam project 20227019 120000 aM. + THDC India Limited achieved a major milestone on October 16 with commencement of erection work of electro- ‘mechanical equipment in frst unit of the 4x250 MW Tehri pumped storage plant at Tehri. Tehri Pumped Storage Plant (PSP) of 1,000 MW capacity will start electricity generation by December 2021. All four units of the project will be commissioned by June 2022. + Chairman and managing director of THDC India Limited, OV Singh inaugurated erection work of first generating unit of ‘Tehri PSP in the presence of engineers from THDC, HCC and GE Power. GE Power, France is the leader of the GE- HCC consortium which is main contractor for this upcoming plant. Major part of civil works of the project has already been successfully completed by HCC. + Tehri PSP is the integral part of 2,400 MW Tehri power complex. Tehri HPP 1000 MW and Koteshwar HEP 400 MW are already under operation. Four number variable speed reversible turbines of 250 MW each will be installed for the first lime in India in Tehri PSP. These turbines are more efficient in comparison to the fixed speed normal turbines. ‘Tehri power complex is already working as peaking power station. ‘wi italine.comi(mpi454om2y24Sbq5db2aw))/powerimagesiKoteshwarHEP aspx 141201125128, 10:58AM Kotashwar HEP + After its commissioning, 1,000 MW Tehri PSP will be a game changer in stabilising the national grid, State officials. ‘The Government of India is planning to add 175 GW from renewal resources by 2022, so there may be variability of power in the grid. In that case Tehri PSP will play an important role towards grid stability. Tehri PSP is first project of its kind in the central sector, added THOCIL officials. THDC bonds issue oversubscribed; Receives bids for Rs 3,215 crore ‘ps9 120000 AM + State-run THDC India's corporate bonds issue has been oversubscribed six times receiving bids for Rs 3,215 crore from investors against an issue size of Rs 1,500 crore, the company said on Friday. + THDC said it has issued corporate bonds series-lI of Rs 1,500 crore with base issue size of Rs 500 crore and green shoe option of Rs 1,000 crore. + "The coupon rate discovered is 8.75 per cent for Rs 1500 crore through BSE EBP platform with credit rating of AA+ and AA stable. The bidding was a success with over subscription of more than 6 times of base issue size,” the company sald, + The corporate bond has tenor of 10 years and the bond proceeds shall be used to partly meet debt requirement of ‘ongoing projects under construction and to refinance the existing loans, it said + THDC has an installed power generation capacity of 1,513 mw with commissioning of Tehri Dam (1,000 mw), Koteshwar project (400 mw) and a 50 mw wind power project at Patan, Gujarat, + THDCILis implementing 1,320 mw Khurja super thermal power project in Uttar Pradesh. UP signs MoU with Russia's Zabaykalsky Krai region in field of agri and food processing syn52019 120000 aM. + A memorandum of understanding (MoU) was signed on Monday between Uttar Pradesh and Zabaykalsky Kral region In the field of agriculture and food processing, on the second day of chief minister Yogi Adityanath’s visit to Russia, + ‘There are possibilities of development of agriculture and its allied areas in about 8 milion hectares of Far East Russia, which will lead to investment opportunities,” said the CM while participating in a programme on the subject of agriculture, food processing and energy. “The Council of Scientific and Industrial Research (CSIR) and Indian Council of Agricultural Research (ICAR) are top research and development institutions in the field of agriculture and contract farming in India and expertise and guidance of these institutions will help in preparing the road map for the prospects of integrated development of agriculture in the Far Eastern Russia.” + The CM said, “In order to upscale food processing in the country; to maintain the availabilty of pure and nutritious food products to the general public; to reduce the damage after harvesting; and to obtain a fair price for the produce of the farmers in large quantities, mega food parks and cold chains are being set up. The kind of technical skill and management of resources’ that our investors adopt here will definitely provide a golden opportunity for better production and investment in Far Eastern Russia.” + Hailing India as number one in the field of livestock and related activities, the CM sald, “Effective measures have been taken in UP for the development of essential infrastructure for milk-based activities so that farmers can get fair price for their produce. Besides, UP is leading in establishment of off-grid decentralised solar system plants such as solar street light, solar RO water plant, solar power pack, solar mini-grid power plant and solar high-mast. The off-grid decentralised solar system plant may prove to be effective in cheaper power supply in regions of the Far Eastern Russia.” ‘+ Noting that India and Russia have had close relations for the last seven decades, Yogi said, “Russian cooperation has played a major role in India’s progress after independence. We have had full support from Russia in defence, industry and nuclear sector. It would not be wrong to say that the friendship between Russia and India has been growing year after year and we have established ourselves as strategic partners.” Many examples of this cooperation exist in UP ‘wi italine.comi(mpi454om2y24Sbq5db2aw))/powerimagesiKoteshwarHEP aspx 15201125128, 10:58AM Kotashwar HEP too. A thermal power plant was builtin 1968 in Obra and in Harduaganj in 1971 with the support of the Soviet Union. Russian companies helped in the construction of Tehri and Koteshwar hydroelectric plants too.” + Commerce and industry minister Piyush Goyal, Russian Deputy Prime Minister Yuri Trutnev, governors of Russian states and representative from business fratemity were present on this occasion. India has Russia's full support in defense, industry and nuclear sectors: Adityanath snyz019 120000 aM. + On the second day of his Russia visit, Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath on Monday said that India has full ‘support from Russia in defence, industry and nuclear sectors. + "We have full support from Russia in defense, industry and nuclear sectors. It would not be wrong to say that the friendship between Russia and India has been growing year after year and we have established ourselves as strategic partners,” Adityanath said here as he participated in a programme on the subject of agriculture, food processing and energy, read a statement. + On the occasion, an MoU was also signed between Uttar Pradesh and Zabaykalsky Krai region in the field of agriculture and food processing. + Adityanath said that India and Russia have shared close relations for the last seven decades, He asserted that Russian cooperation played a major role in India's progress post independence. + The Chief Minister further cited examples highlighting India-Russia cooperation. + "A thermal power plant was built in 1968 in Obra and in Harduaganj in 1971 with the support of the Soviet Union. Russian companies helped in the construction of Tehri and Koteshwar hydroelectric plants too,” he said. + Adityanath said that the Council of Scientific and Industrial Research (CSIR) and Indian Council of Agricultural Research (ICAR) are the top research and development institutions in the field of agriculture and contract farming in India and expertise and guidance of these institutions will help in preparing the road map for the prospects of integrated development of agriculture in the Far Eastern Russia, the statement added, + The Chief Minister said that India ranks number one in the field of livestock and its related activities. He said effective measures have been taken in the state of Uttar Pradesh for the development of essential infrastructure for milk based activities so that farmers can get fair price for their produce. + Adityanath went on to add that in order to upscale food processing in the country; to maintain the availabilty of pure and nutritious food products to the general public; to reduce the damage after harvesting; and to obtain a fair price for the produce of the farmers in large quantities, mega food parks and cold chains are being set up. + He said that the kind of technical skill and management of resources that our investors adopt here will definitely provide a golden opportunity for better production and investment in Far Easter Russia, the statement read. + Adityanath said that Uttar Pradesh is leading in establishment of off-grid decentralized solar system plants such as Solar Street Light, Solar R.O. water plant, solar power pack, solar mini-grid power plant and solar high-mast. The off- {gfid decentralized solar system plant may prove to be effective in cheaper power supply in regions of the Far Eastern Russia, he added. + Commerce and Industry Minister Piyush Goyal, Russian Deputy Prime Minister Yuri Trutnev, Governors of Russian states and representative from business fratemily were present during the occasion, ‘THDC India inks MoU with Ministry of Power 277019 120000 aM. + THDC India Limited (THDCIL) signed a ‘Memorandum of Understanding’ (MoU) defining Performance Guarantee Parameters for financial year 2019-20 with the Ministry of Power (MoP) at New Delhi. ‘wi italine.comi(mpi454om2y24Sbq5db2aw))/powerimagesiKoteshwarHEP aspx 16201125128, 10:58AM Kotashwar HEP + On behalf of Ministry of Power, A K Bhalla, Secretary (Power), Goverment of India and on behalf of THDCIL, DV Singh, CMD signed MoU in presence of Anirudh Kumar, Joint Secretary (Hydro) MoP; Sunil Gautam, Director (Hydro), MoP; U C Kannayjia, GM (NCR) THDCIL; RN Singh, GM (SP) and Sandeep Checker, DGM THDCIL and other senior officials of MaP and THDCIL. + Energy generation target of 4650 MU (for excellent rating) has been set for year 2019-20. THDC India Limited has contributed 1000 MW in XTH Five Year Plan from Tehri HPP and contributed 400 MW from Koteshwar HEP in XITH Five Year Plan in Hydro sector. In Renewable sector, the Corporation has successfully Commissioned 2 Wind Power Projects in 2016-17 (SOMW Patan and 63 MW Dwarka in Gujarat) registering its presence in Westem Region of the country. Since commissioning of its first project viz, Tehri Dam and Hydro Power Plant (THPP-1000 MW) a multipurpose project on river Bhagirathi in 2006-07 and Koteshwar HEP (400 MW) in 2011-12, THDCIL is a profit making organisation and has generated 4687.78 MU energy till 31st March 2019. Tehri Dam project started with status of a project of ‘National Significance’ during its planning stage and was successfully commissioned inspite of stringent opposition during its implementation. India speeds up environmental approval process for major industrial projects ‘242018 129000 AM + India is fast-tracking environmental clearances for projects like power plants and coal mines in a bid to boost growth, setting off alarm bells among environmentalists and affected residents who say the decisions are being made too uickly.In a country where state machinery typically moves slowly, the Environment Ministry under Prime Minister Narendra Modi has slashed the average time taken to grant clearances to 170 days from 600 days, said two government sources with direct knowledge of the matter.’We're standardizing processes and taking decisions swiftly,” said one of the officials, who did not want to be named, citing government policy. “We know the basic issues, and merely taking more time for approvals does not mean much."The ministry did not respond to requests for comment.The push appears to be similar to U.S. President Donald Trump's efforts to speed up infrastructure approvals — his administration has said it wants environmental reviews for major projects to take no longer than 21 ‘months, instead of years India's industrial sector grew at 4.3 percent last year but growth slowed from 4.6 percent a year ago. The speedier approvals come as some big-ticket infrastructure projects face delays, including the proposed $100 billion DethiMumbai industrial corridor and the Japan-backed $17 billion bullet train Any loss of jobs from slowing growth could hurt Modi as he seeks a second term in 2019.Environmental group Greenpeace says India's construction sector and coal-fired power plants are major contributors to rising levels of particulate matter in the air. ‘The World Health Organization says India is home to the world's 14 most polluted cities. The PM10 index, which ‘measures the concentration of particulate matter of 10 microns in diameter or less in the air, hit 999 in New Dethi last week, the highest measure on monitoring devices. This coarse particulate matter is mostly dust, which attaches to toxic material from other emissions.A level of 500 is considered “hazardous” and people are advised to remain indoors.The government halted construction activities in the capital and nearby cities to ease the pollution and by Friday aftemoon it was at 124, although that is stil considered unhealthy."The way in which in the last 10 years government has allowed power plants to come up in the periphery of Delhi and its surrounding region is a major Contributor to pollution,” said Sunil Dahiya, senior campaigner with Greenpeace. + Projects across the country cleared by the Environment Ministry this year include three new thermal power plants, a carbon black manufacturing facility, two coment plants and the expansion of four coal mines, according to government data."Faster clearances can certainly compromise the quality of evaluation,” said Srestha Banerjee, program manager at the private Centre for Science and Environment.“By standardizing terms of references for various sectors the government has tried to reduce time in the environment clearance process. This is not a bad step. But in order to reduce time, it has exempted public hearings for some important sectors. This is extremely problematic."In India’s villages and smaller towns, protests are mounting against rapid industrialization because of the environmental damage. The Lambada, a tribe in the southern state of Telangana, is opposing a 200-megawatt coal-fired power plant near the village of Pedaveedu that the Environment Ministry cleared in 78 days this year. Environmentalists say it usually takes at least six months to clear such projects. The ministry did not respond to questions on the time taken for the approval."! won't let this power plant be constructed,” said Mudavath Vui, a 60-year old Lambada woman dressed in a bright blue embroidered top with clinking bells and coins and colorful beads around her neck. “I have seen my husband die from cancer and | don't want this plant to increase our suffering."Her community, which forms a major cchunk of the population in three villages around the proposed site of the power plant to be built by privately held MG. Power Projects, has also been opposing two large cement plants in the area that they accuse of triggering respiratory and other probiems.Groups of Lambada villagers frequently gather around Pedaveedu to shout slogans against the power plant,They and activists said they plan to intensify protests against MG Power's plant when construction starts ‘An MG official said the company has yet to firm up plans on starting construction. ‘wi italine.comi(mpi454om2y24Sbq5db2aw))/powerimagesiKoteshwarHEP aspx 71201125124, 10:58 AM Koteshwar HEP + Protests by villagers and local tribesmen have also erupted at Vedanta's copper smelter in the southern state of Tamil Nadu, where 13 activists were killed in a protest last month, and at its bauxite mine in the state of Odisha Securing faster environment clearances has become crucial for businesses that have struggled to overcome the chaotic implementation of a nationwide sales tax last year. This year the Environment Ministry has cleared 38 percent of total projects within 100 days, compared with 16 percent in the same period a year ago, government data showed. The ‘number of projects cleared has jumped 37 percent in the first five months of the year compared with the same period a year ago.Gujarat Agrochem Pvi. Ltd., an insecticides, chemical and herbicide manufacturer in the wstem state of Gujarat, secured approval in April to expand a plant after submitting its proposal at the end of January. The speed surprised the company itself, said its regional head, Sunish Nair.Earlier this decade, the company had to wait two years to get the go-ahead to build a herbicide plant in Gujarat. By the time the approval came, in 2013, the project's estimated cost had jumped 28 percent and demand for the particular product had waned, Nair said."It seems they are now adhering to a fixed time frame,” Nair said, welcoming the faster clearance process under the current government.In Pedaveedu, however, the fast clearances have led to even more entrenched opposition. "We will pour kerosene onto ourselves and die, but not let the power plant be set up,” said V. Koteshwar Rao, a resident and vice president of the Jana Chaitanya Sociely, a local activist group. Hydro sector firms: Pending matters with states, absence of merchant bankers create divestment hurdles 197342017 120000 aM. + Ata time when the Centre seems far from reaching its divestment target for 2017-18, three central public sector units {CPSUs) operating in hydro sector — THDC India Limited, North Eastern Electric Power Corporation (NEEPCO) Limited and SJVN Limited — listed their divestment issues before Union Power Minister R K Singh last month. In two of these three companies, certain matters are pending with the state govemments that are stakeholders in the respective companies. In the third company, merchant bankers have nat shown any interest in conducting the divestment process as yet. While the government has set the divestment target of Rs 72, 500 crore for fiscal 2017-18, it has been able to eam only Rs 19,759 crore through proceeds by October 4. Singh took charge as the Minister of State (Independent Charge) of Power and Renewable Energy on September 5, 2017. The next day, he held a meeting fon ‘hydro power development in the country’. Senior officials of the ministry, CEA, the Bhakra Beas Management Board, THDC India Ltd, NHPC Ltd and NEEPCO Ltd attended the meeting,At the meeting, Archana Agrawal, joint secretary in the Ministry of Power, gave a presentation that listed the issues hampering the divestment of aforementioned three hydro sector CPSUs. In 2013, the Central government proposed to divest 10 per cent paid up equity of the THDC India Limited (THDCIL) by way of initial public offering (IPO), THDCIL is a joint venture of the Central government and the Uttar Pradesh government, with the Centre owning a majority share of 75 per cent. + “The divestment process is held up pending consent of government of Uttar Pradesh for amendment to Memorandum and Articles for reduction of their Board nominees from 2 to 1 in compliance with the DPE (Department of Public Enterprises) guidelines and listing roquiroments of Sebi (Securitas and Exchange Board of India) regarding composition of Board,” the presentation stated. THOCIL is not a listed company. However, it was awarded Miniratna Category-| status in October 2008, which was upgraded to Schedule A status in July 2010.Tota installed capacity of the THOCIL presently is 1,513 MW. THOCIL has two hydro generating stations namely Tehri Stage-! (1,000 MW) and Koteshwar hydroelectric project (400 MW) and two operational wind power projects in Gujarat, one at Patan (50 MW) and another at Devbhoomi Dwarika (63 MW). The company has a portfolio of 18 projects with a capacity of 6,374 MWW Under various stages of operation and development. As on May 31, 2017, the PSU has an authorised capital and a paid up capital of Rs 4,000 crore and Rs 3623 crore, respectively.On Apri 12, 2017, the Cabinet Committee on Economic Affairs approved listing of NEEPCO by divasting 25 per cent of the central govemiment’s shares through IPO. On Apri 11, 2017, the Central government floated the Request for Proposals (RFPs) for appointment of legal advisers and Book Running Lead Managers (BRLMs) — also known as merchant bankers — for “isting and divestment”. Submission of bids for RFPs to select merchant bankers was extended up to May 15, 2017. "DIPAM (Department of Investment and Public Asset Management) informed that no proposal was received. The DIPAM is proposing for fresh issue of RFP," the September 6 presentation stated. + "The Board of Directors was apprised on the proposal for divestment and listing of shares of NEEPCO, The Board authorised the CMD to take all necessary steps for starting the process. For smooth completion of the process of disinvestment an intemal committee has been constituted comprising of the senior officers of the company,” the presentation added, NEEPCO’s current networth is Rs 5,873 crore and its paid up capital is Rs 3,452 crore, according to the Ministry of Power. NEEPCO has an installed hydroelectric capacily of 1287 MW.SJVN Lid has an installed hydroelectric capacity of 1964 MW. The Centre and Himachal Pradesh government own 64.46 per cent and 25.51 per cent, respectively. The remaining 10.03 per cent is owned by general public. This 10.03 per cent was divested by the central government in May 2010 through the IPO pracess."The company (SJVN Limited) is required to comply with minimum public shareholding norm of 25 per cent by August 2017. But Himachal Pradesh government has refused to divest its shares in the company. Himachal Pradesh government has also refused to tender its shares in any buy-back ‘wi italine.comi(mpi454om2y24Sbq5db2aw))/powerimagesiKoteshwarHEP aspx 181201125128, 10:58AM Kotashwar HEP offer," the September 6 presentation stated... if Central goverment offloads it shares to public to comply with aforesaid Sebi requirements, Central government share in the company would fall below critical level of 51 per cent and the company would lose its CPSU status. In fact, the SJVN would neither remain a CPSU nor a state PSU and not even a privately held company as none of the parly would be holding 51 per cent or mare shares in the company,” the presentation added. Uttarakhand: State hydro power dept learns from mistakes, frames new rules for upcoming projects 1927201712000 AM + The Uttarakhand Jal Vidyut Nigam Limited (UJVNL) has framed new guidelines for its upcoming hydro projects in the slate to address ecological concerns. Distance of a km will be maintained between two projects and 15% of the river flow would be downstream to meet the requirements of the local residents. The giant steps have been taken by the Uttarakhand Hydro Power Corporation Limited after taking lessons from past experience. The future of its 24 mega projects on Bhagirathi and Alakananda rivers is in limbo for past four years. The Supreme Court has been hearing the case and experts have slammed the state government for showing serious disregard to environmental cancems while planning and executing the projects, which they claimed to have also aggravated the 2013 flashfloods in the state. + Himanshu Awasthi, general manager of UJVNL, said, "It is during the planning stage itself, that environmental ‘concems are given importance to mitigate damaging impact. As per the new guidelines, there would now be a distance of at least one km between two hydro power projects. Two such projects, Bawala Nand Prayag and Nand Prayag Langasu would come up at Alakananda river in Chamoli district after Supreme Court's approval.He said, the distance was must to maintain the free flow in order to enable the river to absorb oxygen from atmosphere for natural cleansing, otherwise the water quality starts deteriorating and it directly impacts the survival of aquatic species. + Environmentalist Hemant Dhyani said that according to a Union water ministry's report, 51% of Bhagirathi and 39% of ‘Alakananda rivers have already been fragmented by mostly hydro power projects. “Around 120 km river stretch from Devprayag to Tehri to Koteshwar region has hydro-power projects such as Maneri Bhali | and Il, Tehri dam and Koteshwar projects in the area. It seems that whatever litle is left, the state government is planning to fragment that {as well for commercial gain.” He added that among renewable energy resources, solar energy is much cheaper so the state government should leave the remaining river stretch untouched, THDCIL aims to generate 4,600 MUs of power this fiscal 2072017 120000 aM. + State-run THDC India (THDCIL) has inked a performance pact with the power ministry with a plan to generate of 4,600 million units of electricity this fiscal."Energy generation target of 4,600 MUs (for excellent rating) has been set for the year 2017-18," THDC India said in a statement today:THDC India had contributed 1,000 MW in the 10th Five Year Plan from Tehri hydro power project and contributed 400 MW from Koteshwar hydro project in 11th Five Year Plan in Hydro sector:The company signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) defining the Performance Guarantee Parameters for the financial year 2017-18 with Ministry of Power (MOP) today.Since the commissioning of its first project viz. Tehri Dam & Hydro Power Plant (THPP-1000 MW) a multipurpose project on the river Bhagirathi in 2006- 07 and Koteshwar HEP (400 MW) in 2011-12, the THDCIL is a profit making organization and has generated 39839,98 MU energy til May 31 May 2017. + The Tehri Dam project started with the status of a project of National Significance during its planning stage and was successfully commissioned in spite of stringent opposition during its implementation.In the renewable sector, the Corporation has successfully commissioned 2 wind power projects in 2016-17 (GS0MW Patan & 63 MW Dwarka in Gujarat) registering its presence in Western Region of the country. The THDCIL is one of the premier power generators in the country with installed capacity of 1513 MW with commissioning of Tehri Dam HPP (1000MW) Koteshwar HEP (400MW) and Wind Power Projects of S0MW at Patan & 63MW at Dwarka in Gujarat to its credit. THDC India commissions 63 Megawatt wind power project in Gujarat 492017 1290900 aM. ‘wi italine.comi(mpi454om2y24Sbq5db2aw))/powerimagesiKoteshwarHEP aspx 19201125128, 10:58AM Kotashwar HEP + State-run THDC India (THDCIL) has commissioned its second wind power project having capacity of 63 MW in Devbhumi Dwarka district in Gujarat.The second wind power project of 63 MW capacity was commissioned in Devbhumi Dwarka on March 31, 2017, the company said." The 63 MW wind power project awarded to Suzlon Energy Lid on November 28, 2016 with scheduled commissioning period of 4 months was actually implemented and ‘commissioned in a record period of 3 months after obtaining developer permission and transfer permission from Gujarat government in December 2016," it said. * According to the statement, in this wind project each Wind Turbine Generator (WTG) is of 2.1 MW capacity hybrid model with WTG height of 120 metres.With the commissioning of this project, the THDCIL has become entitled to receive generation based incentive (GBI) of Rs 63 crore from the Centre. + Ibis a landmark achievement for THDCIL, whose installed generation capacity has now increased to 1,513 MW, it said THDCIL is one of the premier power generators in the country with installed capacity of 1,513 MW with commissioning of Tehri Dam & HPP (1000 MW), Koteshwar HEP (400 MW) and Wind Power Projects of 50 MW at Patan and 63 MW at Dwarka in Gujarat to its credit Click for More Top ‘wi italine.comi(mpi454om2y24Sbq5db2aw))/powerimagesiKoteshwarHEP aspx 20120