NTPC’s next big thing in south
NTPC Ltd is planning to take up another mega project in South along with the 4,000-MW Kudgi project in Karnataka.
The power sector major, with an operating capacity of 4,450 MW in the Southern region, is executing expansion projects at Simhadri near Visakhapatnam, Ramagundam in Andhra Pradesh, Kudgi in Karnataka, Kayamkulam in Kerala, and is planning another mega project, a 4,000 MW plant at Pudimadaka close to Visakhapatnam.
The Regional Executive Director of NTPC, Mr R. Venkateswaran, was quoted as saying by the Business Line, “The Andhra Pradesh Government is keen that we take up another mega project near Visakhapatnam. While NTPC was looking at considering this project during XII Plan (2012-17), the keenness shown by the State is encouraging us to consider it ahead of planned schedule.”
Venkateswaran said supply of coal and gas continues to be worrisome and requires a long-term perspective approach.
