Sri Damodaram Sanjeevaiah Thermal Power Station
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Sri Damodaram Sanjeevaiah Thermal Power Station is an operating power station of at least 2400-megawatts (MW) in Nelaturu, Muttukuru, Nellore, Andhra Pradesh, India. It is also known as Krishnapatnam Supercritical thermal power project, Damodaram Sanjeevaiah.
Location
Table 1: Project-level location details
| Plant name | Location | Coordinates (WGS 84) |
|---|---|---|
| Sri Damodaram Sanjeevaiah Thermal Power Station | Nelaturu, Muttukuru, Nellore, Andhra Pradesh, India | 14.327604, 80.122105 (exact) |
The map below shows the exact location of the power station.
Unit-level coordinates (WGS 84):
- Unit 1, Unit 2, Unit 3: 14.327604, 80.122105
Project Details
Table 2: Unit-level details
| Unit name | Status | Fuel(s) | Capacity (MW) | Technology | Start year |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Unit 1 | operating | coal: bituminous | 800 | supercritical | 2014 |
| Unit 2 | operating | coal: bituminous | 800 | supercritical | 2015 |
| Unit 3 | operating | coal: unknown | 800 | supercritical | 2023 |
Table 3: Unit-level ownership and operator details
| Unit name | Owner | Parent |
|---|---|---|
| Unit 1 | Andhra Pradesh Power Development Co Ltd [100%] | Andhra Pradesh Power Generation Corp Ltd [100.0%] |
| Unit 2 | Andhra Pradesh Power Development Co Ltd [100%] | Andhra Pradesh Power Generation Corp Ltd [100.0%] |
| Unit 3 | Andhra Pradesh Power Development Co Ltd [100%] | Andhra Pradesh Power Generation Corp Ltd [100.0%] |
Project-level coal details
- Coal source(s): 70% domestic, 30% imported, imported
Background
Damodaram Sanjeevaiah Thermal Power Station is a 2400 MW coal plant under various stages of construction in the state of Andhra Pradhesh, India. It was envisioned for 1600 MW (2X 800 MW), but a terms of reference for an additional 800 MW was granted in 2012.[1]
The project will use Supercritical boilers. It is sponsored by Andhra Pradesh Power Generation Corporation (APGENCO) and is categorized as a Mega Power Project, enabling to proceed on a fast-track basis. It is designed for a mixture of 70% domestic coal and 30% imported coal. Sea water will be used for cooling. Krishnapatnam Port (5 km) will be used for importing coal.[2]
The power station is designed for blended coal in the ratio of 70% washed domestic coal from Talcher Coalfield to 30% imported coal. Sea water is proposed for cooling purpose and potable water by desalination. Krishnapatnam port (about 5 km from site) will cater to the requirement of importing heavy machinery and both domestic & imported coal of 3.5 and 1.5 million tons per annum respectively. EPC contract for the main plant has been awarded to Tata Projects Limited during July,2008 and for BOP during February 2009. The estimated complete cost of project is about Rs 8432/- Crores. The Debt & Equity ratio is 80:20 and Project is being financed by PFC and KfW, Germany.[3]
Unit 1 went into operation in March 2014,[4] and the second unit in March 2015.[5][6][7]
Unit 3
An environmental impact assessment was submitted for Unit 3 (Stage II) in September 2014.[8] Environmental clearance was granted in July 2015. The unit would use 100% imported coal.[9]
A foundation stone was laid in February 2016.[10][11] The engineering, construction, and procurement contract was awarded to Bharat Heavy Electricals Limited (BHEL), which is an Indian government-owned engineering and manufacturing enterprise based in New Delhi, India.[12]
Boiler erection began in June 2017, and as of August 2018 was reported to be 39% complete.[13]
In April 2022, Energy Minister Peddireddi Ramachandra Reddy has directed officials to expedite construction, which was not expected to be complete until later in 2022.[14][15]
According to December 28, 2022 reporting, the new unit was commissioned in late 2022.[16][17]
However, March 2023 reporting noted the unit as commissioned by March 10, 2023 instead.[18]
As of April 2023, news confirmed the new 800 MW was contributing "around 16 MUs of energy every day."[19]
Financing
Units 1 and 2: As of 2012, the estimated cost of project was about Rs 8432/- Crores with planned Debt & Equity ratio of 80:20. The project was financed by PFC and KfW, Germany.[3] KfW provided a loan of EUR 281 million while an amount of Rs. 4,786 crore was from the Power Finance Corporation Ltd. [20][3] Total cost of the project was estimated at Rs. 8,432 crore.[3]
It appeared that in 2017 Rural Electrification Company provided another loan for refinancing /takeover at Rs 8,897 crore to Andhra Pradesh Power Development Company.[21]
However, a tariff filing document from 2020 only referred to loans from PFC and KfW, stating that the amounts sanctioned were Rs 9,456 crore from PFC and EUR 281 million from KfW.[22] It appeared that KfW loan was sanctioned in 2009. The sanctioned loan amount from PFC was significantly higher than initially estimated. It is therefore possible that the loan amount has been increased due to the cost overruns of the project.
Unit 3: Stage-2 (Unit 3) had an estimated cost of Rs 5,600 crore and has finally been completed at an expense of over Rs 8,100 crore.[23] Financing details are unknown.
Expansion to 4000 MW Cancelled
The government halted plans for APGenco to expand its Damodaram Sanjeevaiah Thermal Power Station at Krishnapatnam in Nellore district, Andhra Pradesh. The plant size was expected to increase in size from 1,600 MW to 4,000 MW, cleared by government officials July 17, 2008. The government instead reallocated the land to Andhra Pradesh Industrial Infrastructure Corporation (APIIC) for onward transfer to Thermal Powertech Corporation. "It looks as though the state government came under sudden political pressure on behalf of Powertech because of which the expansion plans of a great performer like Genco was thrown to the winds and the land given to the private company," former Union power secretary E A S Sarma told the Times of India. Thermal Powertech had initially been allotted land in Machilipatnam in a prohibited coastal regulatory zone (CRZ) for its thermal plant. However, environmentalists were alarmed that the proposed site was a breeding ground for rare birds. In response, the government denied environmental clearance for the site. The land was reallocated to APIIC just weeks after the environmental clearance for the Thermal Powertech Corporation's Machilipatnam plant.[24]
Citizen opposition
According to reports, "Villagers of Nelaturu and Painapuram and surrounding habitations (where the plant is to be built) staged a protest in December 2011." The locals demanded "payment of suitable compensation to the land acquired for construction of the power plant, besides job security for workers, a hospital and an ITI and other resources in the village."[25]
In January 2023, the Joint Action committee against privatisation of Sri Damodaram Sanjeevaiah Thermal Power Plant (SDSTPS) resolved to step up agitation. Following the protracted struggle, the Andhra Pradesh Generation Corporation and the State government had slowed down on the privatisation of operation and maintenance (O&M), committee leader Mohan Rao said the workers of the SDSTPS, however, would have to keep their stir alive to ensure that the proposal was shelved on a permanent basis.[26]
Articles and Resources
References
- ↑ Terms of Reference, MoEF, Sep 26, 2012.
- ↑ "Projects," APGENCO, accessed February 2012
- ↑ 3.0 3.1 3.2 3.3 "Nelatur power plant 1st unit to be ready by 2013". The Hindu. 10 February 2012. Retrieved 4 September 2012.
- ↑ "800-MW unit-I of AP Genco’s Krishnapatnam plant goes on stream," The Hindu, April 1, 2014.
- ↑ "Monthly Report on Broad Status of Thermal Power Projects in the Country" Government of India Ministry of Power, February 2015.
- ↑ "BHEL commissions 800 MW supercritical boiler at Krishnapatnam," BS, Apr 2, 2015
- ↑ "2nd unit of Genco power plant to be synchronised soon," The Hindu, Nov 19, 2014
- ↑ "EIA," APGENCO, September 2014
- ↑ "Environmental Clearance," India MoEF, July 2, 2015
- ↑ "First supercritical thermal plant in AP to go on stream today," Hans India, Feb 27, 2016
- ↑ "Monthly Report on Broad Status of Thermal Power Projects in the Country," Government of India Ministry of Power, October 2016
- ↑ BHEL commissions 520 MW thermal power unit in Andhra Pradesh, Financial Express, June 1, 2016
- ↑ "Monthly Report on Broad Status of Thermal Power Projects in the Country," Government of India Ministry of Power, August 2018
- ↑ "Completion of new 800-MW unit at NTTPS likely to take another four to six months," The Hindu, April 15, 2022
- ↑ "Expedite construction of 800-MW units at NTTPS and SDSTPS: Energy Minister," The Hindu, April 27, 2022
- ↑ "Contribution of power sector to GSDP remains substantial in Andhra Pradesh, says Minister," The Hindu, December 28, 2022
- ↑ “Broad Status Report of Under Construction Thermal Power Projects,” India Central Electricity Authority, November 2022
- ↑ “Broad Status Report of Under Construction Thermal Power Projects,” India Central Electricity Authority, March 2023
- ↑ "Special CS (energy) takes stock of issues related to Revised Pay Scales (RPS)-2022," The Hindu, April 19, 2023
- ↑ "Major Development Partners: Strategic Foci and Key Activities" (PDF). ADB. Retrieved October 27, 2020.
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{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: url-status (link) - ↑ "Tariff Filing Sri Damodaram Sanjeevaiah Thermal Power Station (2 x 800 MW)" (PDF). aperc.gov.in. October 2020.
{{cite web}}: line feed character in|title=at position 40 (help)CS1 maint: url-status (link) - ↑ "Third 800 MW supercritical power unit goes on stream at Krishnapatnam". economictimes.indiatimes.com/. October 2022.
{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: url-status (link) - ↑ Jinka Nagaraju, "YSR nips expansion plans of Krishnapatnam power plant," The Times of India, February 19, 2009.
- ↑ "Damodaram Sanjeevaiah Thermal Power Station, Andhra Pradesh, India" Environmental Justice Atlas, accessed April 21, 2014.
- ↑ "JAC to step up stir against privatisation of Sri Damodaram Sanjeevaiah Thermal Power Plant," The Hindu, January 19, 2023
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