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Agenda for 9th Meeting of Northern Region constituents regarding Connectivity/LTA Applications

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Agenda for 9th Meeting of Northern Region Constituents regarding Connectivity/Long Term Access to Generation projects in NR

Following Connectivity and Long term Access (LTA) applications are proposed to be discussed in the meeting:

Table-1.0

Details of the applications are given below:

1.0 Connectivity & LTA to M/s Adani renewable Energy Park Rajasthan Ltd. for

Ultra Mega Solar Park in Fatehgarh, distt. Jaisalmer Rajasthan

In the 36th Meeting of Standing Committee on Power System Planning in Northern

Region held on 13.07.15, following interstate transmission scheme for evacuation of

3000MW of solar power in Jaisalmer (Parewar and Fatehgarh : 2000MW) and

Jodhpur (Bhadla :1000MW) was in-principally agreed.

i. 765kV Parewar – Bhadla(PG) D/C (initially to be charged at 400kV)

Sl. No

Applicant Application Date

Time frame Location IC (MW)

Connectivity Sought (MW)

LTA Sought (MW)

1

Adani Renewable Energy Park Rajasthan Ltd.(CON)

22-02-2016 Feb’2017

Fatehgarh/Pokaran, Distt. Jaisalmer

1000 1000 -

Adani Renewable Energy Park Rajasthan Ltd.(LTA)

27-02-2016/ 28-04-2016

June’2017 -do- 1000 - 750+250

2 SJVN Ltd.(Natwar Mori HEP)

29-04-2016 July’2022 Uttarakhand 252 252(+10%) -

3 SJVN Ltd. (Devsari HEP) 29-04-2016 Aug’2020 Uttarakhand 60 60(+10%) -

4 Nuclear Power Corporation of India Ltd.

18-11-2014 Aug’2020

Fatehabad (Haryana)

1400 1400 1400

5 Noida Power Company Ltd.

10-12-2013 Oct’2017 Greater Noida, U.P - 500 500

6 NSL Tidong Power Generation Pvt. Ltd.

08-05-2015 July’2017 Himachal Pradesh - - 88

7 Gamma Infra Prop Ltd. 03-12-2011 Mar’2012 Uttarakhand - - 50

8 Aditya Birla Nuvo Ltd. 22-09-2015

Oct’2016 Sikar, Rajasthan 150 150 -

9 Indian Oil Corporation Ltd. (Mathura Refinery)

15-06-2015 July’2018 Mathura, U.P - 100 -

10 Uttarakahand Applications

A NTPC (Tapovan Vishnugarh HEP)

15-10-2015 Sep’2018 Uttarakhand 520 520 -

B THDC Ltd. (Pipalkoti HEP)

06-07-2014 Dec’2019 Uttarakhand 444 444 -

C Lanco Mandakini (Phata Byung HEP)

20-08-2015 Sep’2018 Uttarakhand 76 76 -

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ii. 765kV Fatehgarh – Bhadla(PG) D/C (initially to be charged at 400kV)

iii. 765kV Bhadla (PG) – Bikaner(PG) D/C

iv. 400kV Bhadla (PG)- Bhadla (RVPN) D/C (Quad)

v. Establishment of 3x500MVA, 400/220kV Pooling Station at Parewar (with a

provision to upgrade at 765kV level)

vi. Establishment of 3x500MVA, 400/220kV Pooling Station at Fatehgarh (with a


vii. Establishment of Pooling Station at Bhadla (PG) (765/400kV: 3x1500MVA

400/220kV : 3x500MVA,)

viii. 220kV line bays at Parewar, Fatehgarh & Bhadla (PG) for interconnection of solar

plants

ix. Associated reactive compensation (both bus & line reactor)

It was also agreed that implementation of above system shall be taken up only after

receipt of LTA for at least 25% of their installed capacity from respective Solar park

developers.

M/s Saurya Urja (500MW), M/s Adani (250MW) & M/s Essel Saurya (750MW)

applied for LTA for injection at Bhadla for which transmission scheme was agreed in

37th NR SCM with the establishment of 765/400/220kV Bhadla substation along with

765kV Bhadla (PG)- Bikaner and 400kV Bhadla (PG)-Bhadla(RVPN) interconnection

which is in the process of implementation.

Now, M/s Adani Renewable Energy Park Rajasthan (AREPL) Ltd has applied for

connectivity (1000 MW) & Long Term Access (1000 MW through 2 Nos. of LTA

applications) in ISTS with the commissioning schedule of Jun’17 for its ultra mega

solar power park at Fatehgarh/Pokaran, distt. Jaisalmer, Rajasthan. As per the LTA

application, M/s Adani Renewable Energy Park Rajasthan (AREPL) Ltd indicated

target beneficiary as Northern region. MNRE has authorized M/s AREPL for

1500MW as solar power park developer (SPPD) to undertake infrastructural

activities including arrangement for connectivity on behalf of the solar power

generators in the park.

For grant of Connectivity to the subject plant, following interstate transmission

scheme, in line with the discussions held in 36th NR SCM, is proposed:

Establishment of 3x500 MVA, 400/220kV Pooling Station at Fatehgarh (with a


765kV Fatehgarh Pooling Station - Bhadla (PG) D/c line (initially to be operated

at 400kV)

8 nos. 220kV line bays at Fatehgarh Pooling Station for interconnection of Solar

plants

1x125 MVAR Bus reactor at 400kV Fatehgarh Pooling Station


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For grant of LTA system beyond 765/400kV Bhadla Pooling station ie. 765kV Bhadla

(PG) - Bikaner and 400kV Bhadla (PG) - Bhadla (RVPN) interconnection and other

transmission system under Green Energy Corridor is proposed.

Study results with Fatehgarh UMSPP is enclosed at Exhibit-I-III.

Schematic for the above proposed transmission scheme is as under:

2.0 Connectivity to Natwar Mori HEP (2X30MW) of M/s SJVN Ltd. in Uttarakhand.

Connectivity application has been received in the month of April’2016 from M/s SJVN

Ltd. for 60 MW (plus 10% overload) for Natwar Mori HEP located in Uttarakhand. As

per the application Connectivity has been sought from Aug’2020. Applicant is

requested to update the status of the project.

As mentioned in the application, the nearest substation shall be the proposed Mori

220/132 kV substation of PTCUL.

For evacuation of power from various hydro projects in Uttarakhand, a composite

transmission plan has been finalised, which is to be implemented by PTCUL as

deemed ISTS network. As per the transmission plan, Natwar Mori HEP is to be

connected through:

Natwar Mori generation Switchyard –Mori 220/132 kV (PTCUL) S/s 220 kV

D/c line. (To be constructed by the Applicant)

Mori 220/132 kV (PTCUL) S/s – Khodri 220/132 kV (PTCUL) S/s 220 kV D/c

line. (To be constructed by PTCUL)


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Note: In the initial time frame Mori 220/132 kV (PTCUL) S/s would not be required,

as this would be the first project in the area. Accordingly, it is proposed that the 220

kV D/c line from Natwar Mori HEP can be directly connected to Mori – Khodri 220 kV

D/c line of PTCUL, bypassing Mori substation. However, 2 Nos. of 220 kV bays at

Mori S/s for termination of line shall be implemented by the Applicant.

Keeping above in view, it is proposed to grant Connectivity to M/s SJVN Ltd for

Natwar Mori HEP for 60MW plus 10% overload capacity through the above

mentioned transmission system.

Applicant is also suggested to apply for LTA to ensure evacuation of power.

3.0 Connectivity to Devsari HEP (3X84 MW) of M/s SJVN Ltd. in Uttarakhand.

Connectivity application has been received in the month of April’2016 from M/s SJVN

Ltd. for 252 MW (plus 10% overload) quantum from Devsari HEP located in

Uttarakhand. Connectivity has been sought from July’2022. The commissioning

schedule of the first unit is 21st July’2022 as per the application. Applicant is

requested to update the status of the project.

As per the application, the nearest substation shall be the proposed Karanprayag

400/220 kV substation, to be constructed by PTCUL as deemed ISTS system.

For evacuation of power from various hydro projects in Uttarakhand, a composite

transmission plan has been finalised, which is to be implemented by PTCUL as

deemed ISTS network. As per the transmission plan, Devsari HEP is to be

connected through:

Devsari HEP generation Switchyard - Karanprayag 400/220 kV S/s 220 kV

D/c (Twin zebra) line.

Establishment of 2x315 MVA, 400/220 kV Karanprayag S/s of PTCUL by

LILO of both circuits of Pipalkoti- Srinagar 400 kV (Quad) D/c line at

Karanprayag

Keeping above in view, it is proposed to grant Connectivity to M/s SJVN Ltd. for

Devsari HEP for 252 MW plus 10% overload capacity through the above mentioned

transmission system to be implemented by PTCUL.

Applicant is also suggested to apply for LTA to ensure evacuation of power.

4.0 Connectivity & LTA to GHAVP Nuclear power plant (2X700MW) of M/s NPCIL in Haryana

Connectivity & LTA application from NPCIL was discussed during the 7th & 8th

Connectivity/Long Term Meeting of Northern Region Constituents held on

14/07/2015 & 20/01/2016 respectively. Connectivity to M/s NPCIL for 1400 MW has

already been granted vide letter dated 26/04/2016.


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In the last meeting NPCIL was requested to give the details of allocation of power to

different constituents, however, the response from NPCIL is still awaited.

It is to inform that as per the detailed procedure of CERC, in absence of allocation of

power from Govt of India, applicant is required to submit the Application BG (@ Rs.

10,000 per MW) corresponding to the LTA quantum. Accordingly NPCIL need to

submit the Application BG or allocation of power from Govt of India, so that the grant

of LTA can be processed.

5.0 Long Term Access to M/s Noida Power Company Ltd. for drawl of 500 MW as a

bulk consumer in Greater Noida area, Uttar Pradesh.

LTA to Noida Power Company Ltd. (NPCL) had been discussed & agreed in 8th

Connectivity & LTA meeting held on 20/01/2016 for drawl of 500MW power at G.

Noida 765/400kV S/s of UPPTCL w.e.f. 1/10/2017 to 30/9/2042.

In this regard, UPPTCL informed that the STU network would be adequate to deliver

500MW LTA to NPCL from Oct, 2017 from existing & upcoming STU system,

therefore CTU need not develop any transmission system for proposed LTA in

Northern region.

As per the LTA application, the target source of power is from Western (400 MW) &

Eastern region (100 MW). Therefore, grant of LTA would be on the basis of

availability ATC/TTC between WR-NR & ER-NR corridor.

Accordingly, the same has been considered in the Agenda Pt. No.11.0 along with

other inter-regional LTA Applications.

6.0 Long Term Access to NSL Tidong Power Generation Pvt. Ltd. for 88 MW of

Tidong HEP in Himachal Pradesh

Long Term Application from M/s NSL Tidong Power Generation Pvt. Ltd. for 88 MW

from Tidong HEP located in Himachal Pradesh for transfer of power to Southern

region was discussed & agreed during the 8th Meeting of Northern Region held on

20/01/2016. The transmission system in Northern region was discussed in the 30th

NR SCM wherein Interim as well as final arrangement for evacuation of power

Tidong-I HEP was finalized. Regarding power transfer to SR, it was informed that the

pending LTA applications shall be gradually processed as per the priority and

availability of ATC.

Based on consultation with SR Constituents, grant of LTA shall be subject to

progressive enhancement in ATC between New Grid to SR which is expected with

the progressive commissioning of the following lines:

Commissioning of 765 kV Angul - Srikakulam-Vemagiri (PG) D/C line + LILO of

400kV Gazuwaka-Nunna (Vijayawada (PG)) S/c at Vemagiri (PG) + Opening of

Nunna (Vijayawada (PG))-Vemagiri(PG).


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Wardha - Nizamabad 765 kV D/c line along with Nizambad - Dichipally 400 kV D/c

Line. – Expected Availability by : April, 2017(Best effort)

Nizamabad - Hyderabad link along with associated 400 kV Transmission System.

– Expected Availability by : October, 2017(Best effort)

However, the start date of LTA may be considered as 1st July, 2017 or enhancement

of ATC with the availability of corridor as mentioned above whichever is later.

Members may note the same.

7.0 LTA to M/s Gama Infraprop (P) Ltd., for transfer of 50 MW of power from their

Gas Based CCPP in Uttarakhand.M/s Gama Infraprop

The LTA application has been made in Dec’2011 which was pending since long time due to request by applicant to keep their application in abeyance. With regard to such long pending applications, CERC on 17.02.2016 had issued an amendment to the Detailed Procedure, wherein CTU was directed to process long pending applications by giving them a notice of 15 days about closure of the applications with condition that if the applicant is willing to pursue the application, then request in writing need to be submitted. Accordingly, Notice was issued to Gama Infraprop, in response to which Gama Infraprop vide letter dated 04.03.2016 has informed their willingness to pursue their LTA applications.

Accordingly, the LTA application of Gama Infraprop is proposed to be taken up for further processing. However, it may be mentioned that since Gama Infraprop is Uttarakhand State embedded entity, NoC is required to be submitted from PTCUL. The matter has been earlier discussed in the NR LTA Constituents Meetings held on 23.12.2013 & 14.07.2015 and CTU vide its letter dated 14.02.2012 had also requested M/s Gama Infraprop to submit the NoC, however, the same has not been submitted till date. Accordingly, a final notice has been issued to Gama Infraprop to submit the NoC from PTCUL within 30 days else their LTA application shall be closed in accordance with CERC Regulations.

Regarding Connectivity application, it may be mentioned that Connectivity has already been granted to the applicant by PTCUL vide letter dated 23.12.2011. In view of the grant of Connectivity by PTCUL, the connectivity application to CTU becomes infructuous and is being closed.

Applicant may update.

8.0 Connectivity to M/s Aditya Birla Nuvo Ltd. for 150 MW for Solar generating

plant in Rajasthan.

Connectivity application from M/s Aditya Birla Nuvo Ltd. for 150 MW quantum of power from Solar generating plant Project located in Sikar, Rajasthan was discussed during the 8th Connectivity & LTA meeting held on 20/01/2016. As per the application, Connectivity was sought at Sikar (POWERGRID) 400/220 kV S/s from Oct’2016. Applicant is requested to update the status of the project.


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As there is a space constraint at Sikar 400/200 kV (PG) substation, therefore, it was proposed to grant connectivity through LILO of one circuit of Sikar (PG) - Sikar (RVPNL) 220 kV D/c line at Solar Generation plant.

It was deliberated that consent from RVPNL would be required for the same, however, RVPNL was not present in the meeting.

Therefore, looking into the tight commissioning schedule of Solar Project, it is suggested that RVPNL may convey their consent for the same so that the subject Connectivity can be granted.

Applicant may also update the status.

9.0 Connectivity to M/s Indian Oil Corporation Limited for 100 MW as bulk

Consumer for their Mathura refinery.

Connectivity application of M/s Indian Oil Corporation Limited as a bulk consumer for 100 MW quantum of power for their Mathura refinery, Uttar Pradesh was discussed during the 7th & 8th Connectivity/Long Term meeting of Northern Region Constituents and a subsequent meeting held between CTU and M/s IOCL on 27/08/2015 wherein M/s IOCL has expressed its desire to connect to STU network.

It was agreed that the applicant may approach to UPPTCL for Connectivity. Also, UPPTCL informed during the 8th NR Connectivity & LTA meeting that in the vicinity of IOCL Mathura refinery, their new Math 220/132/33 kV substation has been approved and is expected to be completed by 2018.

In regard to above, it was discussed that applicant may approach UPPTCL for their concurrence and communicate the same to CTU. A letter dated 17/03/2016 was also sent to UPPTCL vide which it was requested to indicate the connectivity transmission line, implementing agency etc. However, response is still awaited from UPPTCL or Applicant.

Applicant/UPPTCL may update.

10.0 LTA/Connectivity to hydro projects in Uttarakhand

Various hydro projects being developed in Uttarakhand were discussed during the 7th & 8th Meeting of Northern Region Constituents regarding Connectivity/Long Term applications. The detail is given below:

A. Projects for which LTA is granted beyond Kashipur: Tapovan Vishnugarh

HEP(520MW), Alaknanda HEP (300 MW) & Phatabyung HEP (76 MW)

As mentioned in the last LTA/Connectivity meetings that Connectivity to these

projects was agreed by PTCUL and LTA granted by CTU beyond Kashipur. Further,

as the system is being developed as deemed ISTS, these generators were to apply

fresh for connectivity to CTU. Tapovan Visnugadh and Phatabyung HEP had applied

for Connectivity.


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It is also to be mentioned that Phata Byung & Alaknanda HEP have signed LTAA

with CTU, however based on revised connectivity application, the injection point for

LTA would also get changed to deemed ISTS network and the already signed

agreement would also have to be revised as well as time frame for LTA. After grant

of connectivity and LTA, PTCUL would require to sign Implementation Agreement

with the generators in line with CERC Regulations.

B. Connectivity to Tapovan Vishnugarh Hydro project (520 MW) of M/s NTPC Ltd.

& Pipalkoti HEP (444 MW) in Uttarakhand.

In a meeting held in CEA on 18/02/2016 to discuss the evacuation of power from Tapovan Vishnugadh and Pipalkoti HEPs, following Transmission system was discussed and agreed for grant of connectivity to both generation Projects. Same is also being proposed in the forthcoming Standing Committee Meeting. Applicants are requested to update the status of the project.

a) Tapopvan Vishnugarh HEP:

Tapovan Vishnugad HEP– Proposed site of Pipalkoti 400 kV S/s 400kV D/c (Twin Moose) line

Proposed site of Pipalkoti 400 kV S/s-Srinagar 400kV D/c (Quad Moose) line

b) Pipalkoti HEP:

Pipalkoti HEP– 400 kV Pipalkoti switching station 400kV D/c (Twin Moose) line

Establishment of 400 kV Pipalkoti switching station

Diversion of Tapovan Vishnugad HEP– Proposed site of Pipalkoti 400 kV S/s

400kV D/c (Twin Moose) line at Pipalkoti switching station

Diversion of Proposed site of Pipalkoti 400 kV S/s– Srinagar 400kV D/c (Quad)

line at Pipalkoti switching station

Above transmission system is proposed to be implemented by PTCUL, However,

bays at generation switchyard shall be in the scope of respective generators.

It was also informed during the above referred meeting in CEA that Tapovan

Vishnugadh is expected by September 2018 and Pipalkoti HEP is expected by end

of 2019,

For evacuation of power beyond Srinagar 400/220 kV S/s (PTCUL), Srinagar (PTCUL)-Kashipur 400 kV (Quad) D/c line shall be required which is to be implemented by PTCUL. Also, applicants need to sign the implementation agreement with PTCUL as per the CERC guidelines.

Members may note.

C. Connectivity to Phata Byung Hydro project (76 MW) of M/s Lanco Mandakini

Hydro Energy Pvt. Ltd. in Uttarakhand.

Connectivity application from M/s Lanco Mandakini Hydro Energy Pvt. Ltd. for transfer of 76 MW power from Phata Byung Hydro Project was discussed during 8th


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Connectivity & LTA meeting of Northern region Constituents held on 20/01/16. As per the revised commissioning schedule Connectivity has been sought from Sep’2018. Applicant is requested to update the status of the project.

Under the composite associated transmission system for various hydro projects in Uttarakhand developed by PTCUL Connectivity to Phata Byung HEP was agreed through the following Transmission system from Sep’2018:

Phata Byung generation switchyard - Baramwari (to be implemented by

applicant) S/s 220 kV D/c line

Baramwari (PTCUL) S/s – Srinagar (PTCUL) S/s 220 kV line - To be

implemented by PTCUL

Therefore, it is proposed to grant Connectivity to M/s Lanco Mandakini Hydro Energy Pvt. Ltd. for transfer of 76 MW power from Phata Byung Hydro Project with the above system. For evacuation of power beyond Srinagar 400/220 kV S/s (PTCUL), Srinagar (PTCUL)-Kashipur 400 kV (Quad) D/c line shall be required which is to be implemented by PTCUL. Also, applicants need to sign the implementation agreement with PTCUL as per the CERC guidelines.

Members may note

11.0 Inter – Regional LTA Applications seeking Power Transfer to NR

The LTA to various customers with generation projects located in WR / ER / SR having beneficiaries in NR had been granted progressively with different transmission corridors which are presently under implementation and slated for commissioning progressively.

Presently following major inter-regional links are in pipeline for commissioning :

Table-1

Sl.

No.

Name of the link Expected

time frame

1. Present IR links April, 2016

2. Champa – Kurushetra phase – I Nov, 2016

3. Champa – Kurushetra phase – II March, 2018

4. Jabalpur – Orai 765 kV D/c line April, 2018

Corresponding to time frame of April, 2018, LTAs have been granted for transfer of about 17500 MW from generation projects in WR, ER & SR to NR through WR-NR Corridors and the anticipated ATC with above links is of the same order.

Recently, there have been number of cases where LTA customers have approached CERC for relinquishment of LTA on account of various reasons including force majeure events. The Hon’ble CERC has observed that pending decision on the


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various issues involved, the quantum of LTA proposed to be relinquished can be utilised for grant of LTA to other LTA applicants. The details of the relinquished capacity (as on date) involving transfer of LTA power from WR, ER & SR to NR through WR- NR Corridor are as below:

Table-2

Sl.

No

Name of LTA

Customer

Quantum of

LTA

relinquished

Quantum of

NR portion

relinquished

Remarks

1

Bina Power Supply

Company Ltd.(2x250

MW)

265.35 132.67

Petition for

relinquishment before

CERC (98/MP/2015).

Final order awaited.

2 Jaiprakash Power

Ventures 775 387.3

Petition for abeyance

before CERC

(293/MP/2015). Final

order awaited.

3 Sterlite Energy Ltd 1400

480*

[160 (Ph-I)+

320 (Ph-2)]

Capacity relinquished

in principle as per

ROPs in Petition Nos.

003/MP/2016 and

303/MP/2015.

4 Jindal India Thermal

Power Ltd 1044 667.2*

Capacity relinquished

in principle as per

ROPs in Petition No.

55/MP/2015.

5 Ind Barath Energy

(Utkal) Ltd 116 92.8* Change in Region

6 BALCO(4x300) 100 100 Change in Region

7 GMR Kamalanga 60 48* Change in Region

Total 3760.35 MW 1907.97 MW

*Note: Through sensitivity analysis, it is seen that about 80% of despatch from Odisha projects (Sl.

No. 3,4,5&7 above) takes WR – NR path and about 20% of despatch directly flows to NR through

ER – NR inter-regional links. Accordingly, 80% of NR LTA quantum from these generation

projects in Odisha has been considered for power transfer over WR-NR corridor.

In this regard, it is to mention that there are LTA applications from generation

projects located in ER/WR/SR seeking transfer of power to NR which are presently

under process. An exercise has been carried out to assess the reallocation of

transmission capacity relinquished in WR-NR corridor by above LTA customers to

applications under process and seeking power transfer through WR-NR. Details of

the same are as follows :


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Table-3

Sl.

No Name of the Applicant

Region Quantum of

LTA sought

for NR (MW)

Application Month LTA sought

from

1 Satviki Energy Pvt. Ltd. SR 75 29-Nov-2013 Apr-2015

2 Noida Power Co. Ltd.* WR 400 10-Dec-2013 1-Dec-2017

3 MB Power (Madhya

Pradesh) Limited

WR 169 11-Feb-2014 1-Jun-2015

4 MB Power (Madhya

Pradesh) Limited

WR 31 11-Feb-2014 1-Jun-2015

5 KSK Mahanadi Power

Company Ltd

WR 1000 27-Feb-2014 30-Oct-2016

6 MB Power (Madhya

Pradesh) Limited

WR 144 29-Dec-2014 1-Aug-2015

7 Barethi STPS WR 870.87 29-Jan-2015 1-July-2021

8 Suzlon SR 40 30-Apr-2015 1-Apr-2018

9 Suzlon SR 40 30-Apr-2015 1-Oct-2018

10 Suzlon SR 40 30-Apr-2015 1-Apr-2019

11 SEI Sunshine Power Pvt.

Ltd.

WR 180 31-Jul-2015 30-Sep-2016

12 TRN Energy Ltd WR 240 27-Aug-2015** 30-Oct-2016

13 DB Power Chhattisgarh

Ltd.

WR 75 20-Oct-2015 30-Nov-16

14 Rewa Ultra Mega Solar

Ltd.

WR 300 6-Nov-2015 30-Jun-2017

15 Maruti Clean Coal &

Power Ltd

WR 205 1-Mar-2016 30-Nov-2016

16 Srijan Energy System

Private Limited

WR 150 6-May-2016 31-03- 2018

Total 3959.87 MW

* Noida Power Company has applied LTA on Target Source Basis from WR (400 MW) and

ER (100 MW). 400 MW from WR is indicated in the above table. For 100 MW power transfer

from ER, it is to mention that capacity relinquished in ER-NR corridor (i.e. about 20% of total

relinquished capacity of ER (also refer note given below Table-2)) is about 320 MW.

Accordingly 100 MW LTA to Noida Power Company can be granted from this capacity.

**TRN Energy was asked to file fresh application on account of non submission of NoC by

UP with application dated 27-Aug-2015. Based on direction of CERC, old application is

being considered for grant of LTA.

Additionally, M/s RKM Powergen Ltd. has signed PPA of 300 MW with UP against

their LTA of 200 MW granted earlier. Fresh application from RKM is expected

shortly.


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Thus, the relinquished capacity of about 1900MW available with the commissioning

of Jabalpur – Orai 765kV corridor and Champa – Kurukshetra phase II can be

allotted to pending LTA applications. Accordingly, based on priority of new LTA

applications, it is proposed to grant LTA to the following LTA Applicants with

commissioning of Jabalpur – Orai 765 kV corridor and Champa – Kurukshetra HVDC

Phase II :

Table-4

Sl.


Region Quantum of

LTA sought

for NR (MW)


from

1 Satviki Energy Pvt. Ltd. SR 75 29-Nov-2013 Apr-2015

2 Noida Power Co. Ltd. WR 400 10-Dec-2013 1-Dec-2017

3 MB Power (Madhya

Pradesh) Limited

WR 169 11-Feb-2014 1-Jun-2015

4 MB Power (Madhya

Pradesh) Limited

WR 31 11-Feb-2014 1-Jun-2015

5 KSK Mahanadi Power

Company Ltd

WR 1000 27-Feb-2014 30-Oct-2016

6 MB Power (Madhya

Pradesh) Limited

WR 144 29-Dec-2014 1-Aug-2015

1819 MW

System Studies have been carried out considering projects mentioned above at

Table-4 and, it has been observed that power from these projects can be dispatched

from Western region to Northern region and all the line loadings are within limits. The

results of the load flow studies with proposed power transfer from WR to NR is

enclosed at Exhibit-IV.

In view of the above, it is proposed that LTA to the applicants listed in Table-4 be

granted for the desired time period with commissioning of Jabalpur- Orai 765 kV

corridor under implementation as “Inter-Regional System Strengthening Scheme in

WR and NR Part-B” and Champa – Kurukshetra HVDC Phase II under

implementation as “Transmission System Strengthening in WR-NR Transmission

Corridor For IPPs in Chhattisgarh”. Details of both the schemes are as given below:

Inter-Regional System Strengthening Scheme in WR and NR Part-B

765KV D/C Jabalpur Pooling Stn. - Orai line

765KV D/C Orai - Aligarh line

400KV D/C Orai - Orai line (Q)

LILO of one ckt of Satna-Gwalior 765KV 2x S/C line at Orai

LILO of Agra - Meerut 765KV S/C at Aligarh

LILO of Kanpur - Jhatikara 765KV S/C at Aligarh


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Transmission System Strengthening in WR-NR Transmission Corridor For

IPPs in Chhattisgarh

Up-gradation of + 800kV, 3000MW HVDC bipole between Champa Pooling

station – Kurukshetra (NR) to 6000MW

Kurukshetra (NR) – Jind 400kV D/c (Quad)

Regarding remaining applications listed in Table-3 (Sl. 7 to 15) above, following may

be mentioned:

In the 22nd LTA/Connectivity meeting of WR constituents held on 30.11.2015, it

was decided to grant LTA to new LTA applications in WR with NR as target

region on Vindhyachal – Allahabad 765kV corridor subject to approval of the

same in meeting of NR constituents.

The scheme was discussed in 37th Standing Committee Meeting of Northern

Region held on 20-01-2016 wherein it was decided to review the scheme after

considering concerns raised by UPPTCL.

After further discussions with CEA & UPPTCL, it has been proposed to

strengthen the WR-NR corridor by constructing Vindhyachal – Varanasi 765 kV

D/c line (along-with suitable reactive compensation) instead of earlier proposed

Vindhyachal – Allahabad 765kV corridor.

In view of the above, it is proposed to grant LTA to following applicants with

commissioning of Vindhyachal – Varanasi 765 kV D/c line subsequent to approval

of the link in standing committee meeting.

Table-5

Sl.


Quantum of

LTA sought

for NR (MW)


from

1 Suzlon 40 30-Apr-2015 1-Apr-2018

2 Suzlon 40 30-Apr-2015 1-Oct-2018

3 Suzlon 40 30-Apr-2015 1-Apr-2019

4 SEI Sunshine Power Pvt.

Ltd. 180 31-Jul-2015 30-Sep-2016

5 TRN Energy Ltd 240 27-Aug-2015 30-Oct-2016

6 DB Power Chhattisgarh

Ltd. 75 20-Oct-2015 30-Nov-16

7 Rewa Ultra Mega Solar

Ltd. 300 6-Nov-2015 30-Jun-2017

8 Maruti Clean Coal &

Power Ltd 205 1-Mar-2016 30-Nov-2016

Total 1120 MW

Here, it may be mentioned that Barethi STPS is proposed to be connected directly

with ISTS system of NR and WR and the LTA of the project is proposed to be


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granted along with its evacuation system and the same has not been considered

while allocating transfer capacity of WR-NR corridor.

Regarding LTA application of Srijan Energy System Private Limited at Sl. 16 of table

3, it may be mentioned that the high capacity Green energy corridor starting from

Bhuj pooling station(WR) to Moga(NR) is under implementation for evacuation and

dispersal of power from renewable generations coming up in Gujarat (especially

Kutch complex) and Rajasthan. The proposed project is a solar generation in Kutch

area of Gujarat. LTA for power transfer to NR may be granted on the under

implementation Bhuj Pool – Banaskantha – Chittorgarh 765kV D/c corridor.

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