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New Indian Express
7 days ago
- Business
- New Indian Express
Chief Secretary Vijayanand reviews progress of upcoming energy projects in Andhra Pradesh
VIJAYAWADA: Chief Secretary and Special Chief Secretary (Energy) K Vijayanand held a review meeting with the top brass of the Andhra Pradesh Power Generation Corporation (APGENCO) and the Transmission Corporation of Andhra Pradesh (APTRANSCO) in Vijayawada on Friday. The officials discussed the progress of upcoming thermal, hydel, and pumped storage power projects in the State. He noted that the 1,350 MW Upper Sileru Pumped Storage Project has been awarded, while other pumped storage projects at Kamalapadu, Yaganti, Rajupalem, Aravetipalli, Gadikota, and Deenepalli are advancing through feasibility studies and DPR preparation. He directed APGENCO to arrange the foundation stone laying ceremony for the Upper Sileru project, to be led by Chief Minister Nara Chandrababu Naidu and Minister for Energy Gottipati Ravi Kumar. During the meeting, Vijayanand reported that APGENCO and APPDCL achieved a 14% increase in total energy generation from April 2024 to March 2025.
Hans India
7 days ago
- Business
- Hans India
Ensure timely execution of power projects: CS
Vijayawada: Chief Secretary K Vijayanand conducted a review meeting on APGENCO, thermal power projects, hydel projects and pumped storage projects (PSPs) in the State. The meeting was attended by APGENCO's Managing Director KVN Chakradhar Babu and Directors P Ashok Kumar Reddy and M Sujaya Kumar, Director APTRANSCO AKV Bhaskar among other senior officials. The Chief Secretary stressed on the importance of timely project execution and emphasised inter-departmental coordination in obtaining statutory/MoEF(Ministry of Environment & Forests) clearances for fast-track execution. He directed the officials to maintain momentum in achieving project milestones to meet the State's growing power demand and to ensure energy sustainability for Andhra Pradesh and said that the progress of action plan for the ongoing power generation projects will be reviewed on monthly basis. The Chief Secretary said that the 1,350 MW Upper Sileru Pumped Storage Project works have been awarded, while other pumped storage projects at Kamalapadu, Yaganti, Rajupalem, Aravetipalli, Gadikota and Deenepalli were progressing through various stages of feasibility studies and DPR preparation. He instructed APGENCO officials to initiate necessary arrangements for organising the foundation stone laying ceremony of the Upper Sileru project by Chief Minister Nara Chandrababu Naidu and Minister for Energy Gottipati Ravi Kumar. Emphasising on the significance of key thermal power projects, the Chief Secretary said that wet and dry ash evacuation systems and ash disposal lines were operational and directed the officials to complete balance CHP mechanical and structural works at Dr Narla Tata Rao Thermal Power Station (Stage V – 1x800 MW) and final commissioning of the mill reject system is scheduled for mid-June 2025. The Chief Secretary also said that at Dr MVR Rayalaseema Thermal Power Plant (Stage IV – 1x600 MW), balance CHP construction works such as the crusher house and conveyor systems were progressing steadily and structural steel fabrication and mechanical erection works were being executed. The works are set for timely execution and completion by December 2025. Reviewing the Hydel power projects, the Chief Secretary said that the 960 MW Polavaram Hydro Electric Project is scheduled for commissioning by January 2027.
New Indian Express
15-05-2025
- Business
- New Indian Express
Accelerate equipment supply to Andhra power projects, CS urges BHEL
VIJAYAWADA: Chief Secretary and Special Chief Secretary (Energy) K Vijayanand stressed the need to accelerate equipment supply to ensure the timely commissioning of APGENCO's critical power projects, urging BHEL to deliver electrical and mechanical equipment for the Polavaram Hydro Electric Project (12x80 MW) and Lower Sileru Additional Units (2x115 MW). A review meeting, chaired by Vijayanand, was held on Wednesday to assess the progress of equipment supply for these projects. Vijayanand pressed BHEL to prioritise the Polavaram and Lower Sileru projects, noting that Chief Minister N Chandrababu Naidu and Energy Minister Gottipati Ravi Kumar are closely monitoring their progress. BHEL agreed to adhering to supply schedules, expediting deliveries, and investigating repeated rotor failures at Dr NTTPS Stage-V (800 MW unit) to ensure reliable power during peak summer. BHEL also agreed to resolve pending issues at SDSTPS, Nelaturu, promptly. APGENCO officials highlighted the Polavaram Hydro Electric Project's significance, featuring 12 Kaplan Turbine units (80 MW each), a first in India, capable of handling 335 cumecs of discharge. Upon completion, it will generate 960 MW, producing about 23 million units daily, and yielding an estimated Rs 1,250 crore annually at Rs 5 per unit. The Lower Sileru Project will add two 115 MW units to the existing four.
New Indian Express
09-05-2025
- Business
- New Indian Express
GENCO & TRANSCO get four directors
VIJAYAWADA: Four newly appointed directors of Andhra Pradesh Power Generation Corporation Limited (APGENCO) and Transmission Corporation of Andhra Pradesh (APTRANSCO) assumed their roles at Vidyut Soudha, Vijayawada, on Thursday, following the State government directives. The appointments aim to strengthen the State's power sector and enhance operational efficiency. Vemulapalli Usha has been appointed as Director (HR & IR), APGENCO. With 40 years of experience in APSEB and APGENCO and an degree, she plans to focus on employee skill development, grievance redressal, and aligning HR initiatives with the State's power sector vision. P Ashok Kumar Reddy, a graduate from SV University, takes charge as Director (Thermal), APGENCO. With 36 years of experience, he aims to modernize thermal units, improve plant efficiency, and maintain environmental standards. He led the commissioning of an 800 MW unit at Dr. Narla Tatarao Thermal Power Station and earned SAP ACE and SKOCH Awards. M Sujaya Kumar, with a B.E. (EEE) and MBA (HR), has been appointed Director (Hydel), APGENCO. He plans to optimise hydel power operations and promote renewable energy projects, including 400 MW solar projects at Tadipatri. J Venkateswara Rao, with 38 years of service and a is the new Director (Technical), APTRANSCO. He aims to implement advanced techniques like Live Line Maintenance to ensure uninterrupted power transmission. They expressed gratitude to CM N Chandrababu Naidu, Energy Minister Gottipati Ravi Kumar, and Chief Secretary K Vijayanand and pledged to work towards a robust and power sector.
