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New Indian Express
4 days ago
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- New Indian Express
TNEB, Indian Oil Corporation discuss gas pipeline connection to five power plants
CHENNAI: The officials of Tamil Nadu Electricity Board (TNEB) and Indian Oil Corporation (IOC) conducted a meeting to discuss direct gas pipeline connectivity to five gas-based power plants in the state. TNEB chairman and managing director J Radhakrishnan, Indian Oil Corporation (IOC) general manager Suman Kumar Mishra and officials took part in the meeting that focused on supplying Regasified Liquefied Natural Gas (RLNG) directly through pipelines to the Valuthur (187 MW), Basin Bridge (120 MW), Thirumakottai (108 MW), Kuttalam (101 MW), and Pillai Perumalnallur (330 MW) gas power stations. Speaking to TNIE, Radhakrishnan said in the first phase, gas will be supplied to Valuthur power plant in Ramanathapuram district through the existing IOC pipeline running from Ennore port to Thoothukudi port. 'We also urged IOC officials to quickly submit a project report for extending the pipeline to Basin Bridge power plant in Chennai as well. The move aims to ensure uninterrupted power supply during peak demand hours in the city,' he said, adding another round of discussion will be held soon. Mishra said IOC already has a 440-km gas pipeline running from Ennore port to Thoothukudi port, and the organisation has submitted a project report for the Valuthur plant. 'Now, as requested by the TNEB, we are planning to prepare a report for the Basin Bridge plant in Chennai too.' He further said the current price of RLNG stands at $12 per Metric Million British Thermal Unit (MMBTU), and it is on a downward trend. 'In the coming days, prices may fall further,' he said. At present, Gas Authority of India Limited (GAIL) is supplying natural gas to the gas power plants at a price of $6.5 per MMBTU. Gas supply through existing IOC pipeline In the first phase, gas will be supplied to Valuthur power plant in Ramanathapuram district through the existing IOC pipeline running from Ennore port to Thoothukudi port, TNEB chairman and managing director told TNIE
New Indian Express
25-07-2025
- Business
- New Indian Express
TNEB unions demand filling of 60k vacancies
CHENNAI: All 19 trade unions of the Tamil Nadu Electricity Board (TNEB) have urged the management to fill the vacancies before finalising the next wage settlement. The demand was made during wage revision talks held in Chennai on Thursday. 'There are around 60,000 vacancies, including posts of field assistants, assessors, and technical assistants, which have remained unfilled for years. Despite repeated appeals, no action has been taken,' said M Subramanian, general secretary of the TNEB Thozhilalar and Poriyalar Association. He added that the severe staff crunch has increased workload and mental stress among employees. A Sekkizhar, general secretary of the TNEB Employees' Federation, said the unions have also demanded an interim relief of Rs 5,000 per month for all employees. The last wage revision, due on November 30, 2019, was implemented only in May 2023 with a 6% hike. The current revision, due on December 1, 2023, has also been delayed. After a two-year gap, the board resumed talks with the unions on Thursday.
New Indian Express
20-06-2025
- Business
- New Indian Express
TNEB cuts annual losses to Rs 800 crore, reports Rs 70,000 crore revenue
VELLORE: The Tamil Nadu Electricity Board (TNEB) has significantly reduced its annual losses to Rs 800 crore, down from previous years, says Managing Director J Radhakrishnan announced on Thursday. The board reported a revenue of Rs 70,000 crore this fiscal, aided by a Rs 17,000 crore subsidy from the state government and an additional Rs 17,000 crore allocated to offset losses. "Prudent financial management and government support have helped curtail losses," Radhakrishnan said during an inspection of the upcoming Government Multi-Specialty Hospital in Vellore, slated for inauguration by Chief Minister MK Stalin on June 25. He also confirmed that power connections and transformer setups for the Rs 150-crore hospital will be operational by inauguration day, with backup generator facilities in place. Additionally, a 230-kilowatt substation at Adukkamparai Government Hospital will be functional within three months. To prevent monsoon-related outages, TNEB plans to install three new substations in Vellore region, which currently requires 1,257 MW. Tamil Nadu's total power capacity stands at 14,800 MW, with the 1,320 MW Udangudi plant set for launch soon. The state leads nationally in wind and hydro power generation, with over 20,000 renewable energy sources, he added. TNEB has sought approval to install smart metres for 1.42 crore consumers, aligning with national initiatives. Radhakrishnan assured no tariff hikes for domestic users, citing CM Stalin's directive. The board will also address staff shortages through government-approved recruitment. "Agricultural and industrial growth owes much to uninterrupted power supply, propelling TN to India's second-largest industrial hub," he added. With pending projects now funded, TNEB aims to expedite pending works. Collector VR Subbulakshmi and senior officials accompanied the MD during the review.
The Hindu
18-06-2025
- The Hindu
Former TNEB Additional Chief Engineer sentenced to two years in corruption case
Special Court for Prevention of Corruption Act in Tiruchi on Wednesday sentenced a former Additional Chief Engineer of the Tamil Nadu Electricity Board(TNEB) to two years of imprisonment for accepting a bribe of ₹5,000 in a 2005 case. The convicted official, Arumugam ,77, was serving as Additional Chief Engineer at the Mannarpuram TNEB office here when the incident occurred. Saravanan, who was working as an electrical supervisor at a private oxygen production unit owned by K. V. Nagarajan in Thuvakudi, had applied for an upgrade in power supply — from 175 KVA to 200 KVA — on November 7, 2005. Arumugam allegedly demanded a bribe of ₹10,000 to process the request, asking for ₹5,000 as an advance. Saravanan, unwilling to pay the bribe, lodged a complaint with the Directorate of Vigilance and Anti-Corruption (DVAC). A trap was laid under the supervision of DSP Suresh Kumar, and Arumugam was caught red-handed while accepting the money. Following the trial Judge found Arumugam guilty under Sections 7 and 13(2) read with 13(1)(d) of the Prevention of Corruption Act. He was sentenced to one year of imprisonment and fined ₹10,000 under Section 7, and two years of imprisonment with an additional fine of ₹10,000 under Section 13. The sentences are to run concurrently.
New Indian Express
06-06-2025
- Business
- New Indian Express
Online payment of power bills gaining ground in Madurai
MADURAI: Proliferation of smart phones and penetration of internet has resulted in more people opting for online payments. According to data shared by Tangedco, 42,50,530 bill payments, worth Rs 1,104 crore, were made through the online mode in financial year 2024-25. A total of 61,45,779 offline transactions, amounting to Rs 1,450.26 crore, were recorded during the same period. V Pichairajan, deputy secretary of TNEB retired employees union, said,'The internet has been a game changer, many a times we see huge crowds waiting in line to pay bill. With online transactions ensuring safety and security just like internet banking, most customers are prefering to make online payment. Most importantly it saves a lot of time. UPI applications have autopay or auto debit options which have simplified the payment of electricity bills.' A senior official from Tangedco said, 'The increase in online transactions is primarily due to the internet penetration. Online transactions saves paper work for us. Still many elders and small shop owners prefer to pay bills using cash. This is the reason many elderly people can be seen in queues at EB counters, than before. Alsom, we have issued oral requests to pay bill amount above Rs 5,000 through DD or cheque for safety.' The official said 49,495 transactions were made through cheques and 15,300 through Demand draft in Madurai for FY 2024-25.
