SJVNL plans expansion in hydropower thermal sectors
Chandigarh. Satluj Jal Vidyut Nigam Limited (SJVNL) is on an expansion spree with a capex plan of over Rs 26,400 crore to augment hydroelectric and thermal power generation in the country as well as other countries like Nepal and Bhutan. The company expects to add around 4000 MW in these two sectors in the next 4-5 years.
Further, having entered into Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Druk Green Power Corporation Limited of Bhutan for executing 600-MW Kholongchu Hydro-Electric Project in Bhutan, it is scouting for a partner for 570-MW Wangchu Project in Bhutan under a joint venture agreement.
The company’s flagship 1,500-MW Nathpa-Jhakri Hydro Power Station in Himachal Pradesh was commissioned in 2003-04 followed by Rampur Hydro Power Station, taking the total generation capacity to 1,912 MW in Himachal Pradesh.
“We have many projects in our hand which is under different stages of execution. We have plans to develop hydro-power projects in Uttarakhand and Arunachal Pradesh. In Uttarakhand, we have plans to execute three projects having total generation capacity of 360 MW and with a total project cost of Rs 3,000 crore. The project is under various stages of clearance from the relevant authorities. As far as Arunachal Pradesh is concerned, we aim to generate 80 MW. The detailed project report (DPR) of the project is being prepared,” said RN Misra, chairman-cum-Managing Director, SJVNL.
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