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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.
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.
