PFC extends deadline for bidding of Odisha UMPP

NEW DELHI .  Power Finance Corporation (PFC), the nodal agency for implementing ultra mega power projects (UMPPs), has extended the deadline for the first UMPP in Odisha to November 25 from November 11 scheduled earlier.
 
The maiden 4,000 Mw UMPP in the state is coming up at Bhedabahal in Sundargarh district.  The deadline has been extended due to amendments in certain provisions of the Request for Qualification (RFQ).
 
At a recent meeting of the Union power ministry, it was decided to complete bidding and award of projects for the Bhedabahal and Cheyyur (Tamil Nadu) UMPPs by January next year. As per the revised standard bidding documents, the projects would be set up on design, build, finance, operate and transfer (DBFOT) basis.
 
 

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