Govt set to take measures through Gas-based Power Plants
Gas-Based Generating Stations holding Power Purchase Agreements (PPAs) with Distribution Licensees shall first offer their power to PPA holders.
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New Delhi: To meet the high electricity demand in the country during the summer season, the Government of India has decided to operationalize gas-based power plants.
To ensure maximum power generation from Gas-Based Generating Stations. The government has issued directions to all Gas-Based Generating Stations under Section 11 of the Electricity Act, 2003 (under which the appropriate government may specify that a generating company shall, in extraordinary circumstances operate and maintain any generating station in accordance with the directions of that Government).
Read Also : IndusInd Bank Q1 FY25 results, net profit at 2% YoYAs per the arrangement, Grid-India will inform the Gas-based Generating Stations in advance, of the number of days for which Gas-based power is required. Gas-Based Generating Stations holding Power Purchase Agreements (PPAs) with Distribution Licensees shall first offer their power to PPA holders.
If the power offered is not utilised by any PPA holder, then it shall be offered in the power market. Gas-Based Generating Stations not tied to PPAs must offer their generation in the power market. A high-level committee headed by Chairperson of, CEA[ Central Electricity Authority] has been constituted to facilitate the implementation of this direction.
Read Also : RBI issues guidelines on higher liquidity coverage ratio for retail depositsThe decision to operationalize gas-based generating stations is part of a series of measures taken by the Government of India, to ensure that the electricity demand in the summer season is met. The Union Minister for Power and New & Renewable Energy Shri R. K. Singh held a series of meetings on this, emphasizing the need for ensuring adequate availability of power to meet the load during the hot-weather season.
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