Neyveli Lignite Corporation is currently implementing several power & coal mining projects in the country.

Wind Power Project in Tamil Nadu
NLC is developing a 50 MW wind power plant in the Tirunelveli district of Tamil Nadu at a cost of Rs 325 crore. Tenders were floated for the power plant equipment and bids were received. The bids are being evaluated. For the project, the land has to be acquired by the main equipment supplier. This project is likely to be commissioned in 2011.

Renovation & Modernization of NLC TPS – I
The company is planning to replace the ageing 600 MW thermal power station-I with lignite-based thermal power plants of 2 X 500 MW in Neyveli at an estimated cost of Rs 5,696 crore. NLC is awaiting necessary approvals from the government of India for the project. It already has land for the project.

Barsingsar Thermal power station expansion
NLC is planning to expand the Barsingsar Thermal power station by adding 250 MW capacity with an investment of Rs 2,020 crore. Preparation of the feasibility report has been completed and the application seeking administrative sanction for land acquisition has been submitted to the Rajasthan government.

Jayamkondam 2 x 800 MW TPP
NLC has reported progress on the Jayamkondam lignite-based power project of 2 x 800 MW power plant. As of now, the feasibility report is under finalisation. Administrative sanction of the Tamil Nadu government for acquiring land has been obtained. The project is estimated to cost Rs 9,433 crore.

2000 MW Power Project in Orissa & UP
NLC has proposed up coal-fired power plants of 2,000 MW, one each in UP and Orissa, with an estimated cost of Rs 20,000 crore. While in UP, the project is being planned in joint venture with Uttar Pradesh Rajya Vidyut Utpadan Nigam Ltd, the Orissa project is being contemplated with Mahanadhi Coal Fields Ltd.

NLC – Mahanadi Coal JV’s 1000 MW Power Project in Orissa
Mahanadhi Coalfields Ltd and Hindalco already have a JV to develop a coal mine of 20 MTPA capacity at Talabira in Orissa. Using their share of coal from this mine, NLC and Mahanadhi have proposed to jointly set up a 1,000 MW power project at IB Valley in Orissa at an estimated cost of Rs 5,000 crore.

NLC’s 2 x 500 MW Coal Fired Project at Tuticorin
NLC, in joint venture with the Tamil Nadu Electricity Board, is setting up a 2 X 500 MW coal-based power project in Tuticorin. Contract has been awarded to BHEL for main power plant equipment. The first unit is scheduled to be commissioned in March 2012 and the second unit in August 2012.

Besides all these projects, NLC is also planning to participate in the competitive bidding for Ultra Mega Power Plant, subject to clearance from the ministry of coal.

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