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Time of India
28-07-2025
- Business
- Time of India
Chief secretary Vijayanand tells AP Genco told to fast-track projects, boost efficiency
1 2 Vijayawada: Chief secretary K Vijayanand emphasised that AP Genco must prioritise operational efficiency, timely project execution, and prudent financial management to meet the growing energy demands of Andhra Pradesh. He directed officials to closely monitor thermal and hydel power generation, ensure adequate coal stock, fast-track pending works at major thermal projects, and resolve financial dues to safeguard uninterrupted power supply across the state. Vijayanand reviewed the progress of various projects undertaken by AP Genco during a meeting with senior officials at Vidyuth Soudha on Monday. JMD of AP Transco Kirthi Chekuri, Genco directors P Ashok Kumar Reddy and M Sujaya Kumar, Transco directors A K V Bhaskar and J V Rao, along with other senior officials were present. Speaking at the meeting, the chief secretary noted that AP Genco and APPDCL achieved a 10% increase in thermal power generation in FY25, reaching 35,547 MU, compared to 32,219 MU in FY24. Hydel generation also witnessed a remarkable 95% growth during the same period. Appreciating the progress, Vijayanand instructed officials to sustain this trend through efficient planning and timely maintenance. He stressed the need to benchmark station-wise generation against historical best levels and take corrective measures in case of shortfalls. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Write Better, Work Smarter With This Desktop App Grammarly Install Now Undo He reviewed units currently undergoing overhauls, such as Dr. Narla Tata Rao Thermal Power Station (NTTPS) Unit 7, and directed AP Genco and APPDCL to closely monitor performance and adopt preventive maintenance practices. Coal stock availability was a key area of focus. Plant-Level Coal Review Committees are playing a vital role in ensuring quantity, quality, and performance improvements. Vijayanand said AP Genco's request for unified backdown instructions at RTPP units—given their identical variable costs—should be considered to address load variability and improve operational efficiency. The chief secretary also reviewed major projects, including Dr NTTPS Stage V (800 MW), RTPP Stage IV (600 MW), and Sri Damodara Sanjeevaiah Thermal Power Station (SDSTPS) Stage I (2x800 MW). He noted that while civil and mechanical works are progressing, efforts must be made to accelerate commissioning timelines. Specific issues in procurement, manpower deployment, and vendor coordination were flagged for immediate resolution. In the hydel sector, updates were reviewed on projects like Polavaram (960 MW), Lower Sileru (230 MW), and six pumped storage projects totalling over 6,000 MW. The Chief Secretary directed AP Genco to expedite the finalisation of DPRs, land acquisition, and statutory clearances to avoid delays. On the financial front, Vijayanand took note of outstanding dues faced by AP Genco and APPDCL, including coal payments, vendor dues, and debt servicing obligations. He instructed the finance teams to prioritise critical payments and improve cash flow to maintain operational stability. He underscored the importance of weekly monitoring, inter-departmental coordination, and timely execution.
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.
