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The Hindu
15-05-2025
- Business
- The Hindu
BHEL urged to expedite equipment supply for Polavaram and Lower Sileru projects
Chief Secretary and Special Chief Secretary (Energy) K. Vijayanand emphasised the importance of expediting the supply of electrical and mechanical equipment by Bharat Heavy Electricals Limited (BHEL) for the timely commissioning of Polavaram Hydro Electric Project (PHEP) (12x80MW) and the additional units of Lower Sileru project (2x115MW). In a review meeting held on Wednesday, Mr. Vijayanand requested BHEL to prioritise the completion of Polavaram and Lower Sileru projects. BHEL CMD K. Sadashiv Murthy assured the government of strict adherence to the supply schedules and to expediting deliveries for both projects to ensure their timely commissioning. He also agreed to investigate the causes of repeated rotor failures at Dr. NTTPS Stage-V (800 - MW unit) and take prompt corrective measures to ensure uninterrupted power supply during the peak summer. Additionally, he promised to resolve the pending issues related to Sri Damodaram Sanjeevaiah Thermal Power Station at the earliest. AP - Genco officials said with 12 large Kaplan turbine units (each 80 - MW), PHEP was the first of its kind unit in India as they were capable of handling a substantial discharge of 335 Cumecs. Upon completion, the project would generate 960 MW of hydroelectric power, supplying approximately 23 million units per day. The estimated annual revenue from it was pegged at Rs.1,250 crore calculated at a unit price of Rs.5. As far as the Lower Sileru project is concerned, the AP - Genco officials said it was aimed at enhancing the peak power capacity of the existing powerhouse and involves the addition of two 115 - MW units to the existing four units. This extension would play a crucial role in supplying power during the peak summer when the unit price exceeds Rs.10. Besides, these additional units would support the grid during emergencies. AP - Genco MD K.V.N. Chakaradhar Babu, Directors M. Sujaya Kumar (Hydel), P. Ashok Kumar Reddy (Thermal), BHEL Director (Engineering, Research and Development) S.M. Ramanathan and Executive Director Pankaj Rastogi were among those present.
The Hindu
08-05-2025
- Business
- The Hindu
Three new directors of AP-Genco, one of AP-Transco take charge
Three newly appointed Directors of AP-Genco and one of AP-Transco took charge at Vidyut Soudha here on Thursday. They are: P. Ashok Kumar Reddy, Director (Thermal), M. Sujaya Kumar, Director (Hydel), and Vemulapalli Usha, Director (HR & IR), of AP-Genco, and J. Venkateswara Rao, Director (Technical) of AP-Transco. On the occasion, Mr. Ashok Kumar Reddy emphasised that the focus would be on improving operational efficiency, modernising ageing units, ensuring strict environmental compliance, and executing cost-effective capacity additions. He has over 36 years of experience in the APSEB and AP-Genco and played a key role in the commissioning of the 800 MW unit at Dr. Narla Tatarao Thermal Power Station (NTTPS) Stage-V. Mr. Sujaya Kumar said the improvement of hydel power performance metrics and institutional strengthening were his priorities. He played an instrumental role in the signing of the Machkund Hydro Electric Scheme agreement. He began his service in the APSEB in 1989, and oversaw the securing of approvals and advancing the execution of major projects like the Lower Sileru Extension, Polavaram Hydro Electric Project, and Upper Sileru Pumped Storage. A postgraduate in commerce with nearly four decades of experience in HR in the APSEB and AP-Genco, Ms. Usha stated that she was committed to creating an employee-friendly atmosphere and ensuring effective grievance redressal. Mr. Venkateswara Rao said his priorities would be adoption of advanced techniques to minimise outages and ensuring uninterrupted power supply. He joined the APSEB in 1986 and had pioneered live line maintenance techniques that significantly reduced the need for shutdowns, as well as the commissioning of several critical 400 kV substations and transmission lines across the State.
