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Minutes of 20th Meeting of WR Constituents regarding Connectivity & Long-

term Access applications in ISTS for Generation Projects in WR held on

17.02.2015 at MP Hall, POWERGRID Township, Gurgaon.

List of participants is enclosed at Annexure-1.

1. COO (CTU-Planning), POWERGRID welcomed the members and participants

to the 20th meeting of WR constituents regarding Connectivity/Open Access

applications.

2. POWERGRID informed that Minutes of 19th Meeting of WR constituents

regarding Connectivity/Long-term Access Applications for Generation Projects

in WR held on 5thSeptember, 2014 at Andheri (E), Mumbai were circulated

vide POWERGRID letter dated 27.11.2014.

3. POWERGRID informed that a no. of IPPs located in Western & Eastern

Regions had applied for Long term Open Access indicating Western and

Northern regions as target regions. Based on the above applications, High

Capacity Power Transmission Corridors (HCPTCs) towards Western and

Northern Region were planned and are under various stages of

implementation. Subsequently, with successful implementation of a number of

generation projects in Western Region and delay in implementation of a

number of generation projects in Eastern & Southern Region the power

scenario changed resulting in surplus in Western region, less than envisaged

surplus in Eastern Region and deficit in Southern Region. The changed power

scenario has resulted in requirement of additional power transfer from

Western Region to Northern and Southern regions and less power transfer

from Eastern Region to Western, Northern & Southern regions. Upon

analysis, it is observed that the transmission corridors presently under various

stages of implementation will not be adequate for inter-regional power transfer

under the changed scenario. In view of the above, additional transmission

corridors need to be planned. Presently, following inter-regional corridors

between Western & Northern region and between NEW grid and Southern

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region are under operation / various stages of implementation by

POWERGRID / through Tariff Based Competitive Bidding (TBCB) route.

Between Western Region and Northern Region

Existing

Gwalior – Agra 765kV 2xS/c line

Adani (Mundra) – Mahendragarh ± 500kV, 2500MW HVDC bi-pole

Vindhyachal HVDC 500MW back-to-back link

Zerda – Kankroli 400kV D/c line (one ckt via Bhinmal 400kV S/s)

Under various stages of Implementation

Gwalior – Jaipur 765kV 2xS/c line (under Construction and likely to be

commissioned by June-2015)

± 800kV, 6000 MW HVDC bi-pole between Champa (WR) and Kurukshetra

(NR) (under construction; 3000MW likely to be commissioned by March-

2016 &next 3000MW by 2018-19)

Jabalpur Pool (WR) – Orai (NR) 765kV D/c line (likely to be commissioned

by 2018-19)

Banaskantha (WR) – Chhittorgarh (NR) 765kV D/c (likely to be

commissioned by 2018-19)

Between NEW Grid and Southern Region

Existing

Talcher(ER)– Kolar (SR)+ 500kV, 2000MW HVDC bi-pole link

Chandrapur HVDC 2x500MW back-to-back link

Gazuwaka HVDC 2x500MW back-to-back link

Solapur (WR) – Raichur (SR)765kV 2xS/c link

Under Implementation/Planning

Angul (ER) - Srikakulam Pooling Station (SR) 765kV D/c line (under

construction and likely to be commissioned by 2016-17)

Kolhapur (WR) - Narendra (SR) 765kV D/c (initially to be operated at

400kV) (under construction and likely to be commissioned by 2015-16)

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Wardha( WR) - Hyderabad (SR) 765kV D/c Link (likely to be commissioned

by 2017-18)

Raigarh (WR) - Pugalur (SR) +800kV, 6000MW HVDC Bipole (likely to be

commissioned by 2018-19)

Warora (WR) - Warangal (SR) 765kV D/c Link (to be implemented through

TBCB, likely to be commissioned by 2018-19)

4. CTU informed that a substantial quantum of power transfer requirement is

envisaged to be taken care of by the above mentioned inter-connections.

Further, a comprehensive study has been carried out for assessing the

requirement of additional transmission system keeping in view the existing

allocation / LTA; LTA granted on the basis of target regions, firm PPAs & new

LTA application submitted for transfer of power from various IPPs in Western

Region. A brief study report in this regard was circulated as part of agenda

and the same is enclosed as Annexure-2. The highlights of the study report

are as below:

The total LTA quantum granted to NR from all the generation projects in

WR and ER including the central sector allocation is about 27000MW as

given below :

From WR Projects : 15200 MW

From ER projects : 11700 MW

Total : 26900 MW

Additional requirement (other than already granted) of about 2000MW

power transfer from WR to NR has been considered from following

generation projects in WR :

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No.

Generation Projects Additional

Allocation to

NR (MW)

Commissioning

Date

1 TRN Energy Ltd. 240 30-10-2016

2 Shirpur Power Pvt. Ltd. 35 01-02-2015

3 MB Power (MP) Ltd. 200 01-06-2015

4 MB Power (MP) Ltd. 98 30-10-2016

5 KSK MahanadiPower CompanyLtd 1000 30-10-2016

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6 DB Power, Chhattisgarh Ltd. 235 30-11-2016

7 Maruti Clean Coal& Power Ltd 205 30-11-2016

Sub-total 2013

Further, the following requirement of power transfer has been indicated

from other new generation projects in WR:

Sl.

No.

Generation Projects Capacity

(MW)

Remarks

1 KhargaonTPP(NTPC) 1320 Applied Connectivity &LTA for

1244MW to WR

2 Surguja Power Pvt Ltd. (IPP) 600 Applied for connectivity for 490MW,

LTA application to be submitted

3 Dwarkesh Energy Ltd. (IPP) 1320 Applied for connectivity(for

1240.8MW, LTA application to be

submitted

Sub-total 3240

Out of these new projects of 3240MW capacity, about 1244MW from

Khargaon TPP is proposed to be allocated to WR. In order to identify the

need for transfer of balance 2000MW power, it has been assumed that

the same shall be allocated to NR. Accordingly, total about 4000MW

additional power need to be transferred from WR to NR. With this, the

power transfer requirement from WR and ER projects to NR is as given

below:



Total : 30900 MW

5. From the study results, following common strengthening transmission system

has been identified for transfer of additional 4000MW power from various

generation projects in WR:

WR-NR Strengthening System

Indore(WR) – Chittorgarh(NR) 765kV D/c line

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The implementation of the link and allocation of LTA would depend on the

requisite application by the generation projects as well as signing of requisite

commercial agreement as per CERC regulation.

6. CEA suggested that in place of Indore (WR) – Chittorgarh (NR) 765kV D/c

line, option of Vadodara(WR) – Banaskantha (WR) 765kV D/c line may also

be explored in order to utilize the Banaskantha – Chittorgarh 765kV D/c line

which is seen to be under loaded in the 2018-19 time frame.

7. CTU stated that in the present study, a low generation of Renewable Energy

(RE) has been considered so as to examine the need of corridor for transfer

of other conventional power. However, a lot of RE generation is envisaged to

get pooled at Bhuj Pool and Banaskantha and since the gestation period of

RE generation is very small (about 9 to 12 months), pushing generation from

conventional sources in WR to Banaskantha may only overload the corridor

beyond Banaskantha which has been planned for renewable generations.

Further, CTU informed that studies were also conducted taking into

consideration the suggested alternative of CEA and it was found that the

power flow on the Vadodara – Banaskantha 765kV D/c line is not substantial

(about 600MW).

8. CTU further informed that in some cases where quantum of PPA is more than

the quantum of LTA granted for a particular target region, the applicant shall

be initially allowed for operationalization of LTA up to the quantum for which

LTA has been granted based on target region, and for the additional quantum,

a fresh application shall be required to be submitted where change in region is

involved or change in quantum is more than 100MW, in line with CERC

Regulations which states that “ in cases where there is any material change in

location of the applicant or change by more than 100 MW in the quantum of

power to be interchanged using the inter-State transmission system or change

in the region from which electricity is to be procured or to which supplied,

afresh application shall be made, which shall be considered in accordance

with these regulations”. Further, the balance quantum (beyond the quantum

for which LTA has been granted based on target region)shall be considered

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for grant of LTA after relinquishment of equivalent quantum from the LTA

already granted along with applicable relinquishment charges in line with

CERC Regulations / directions.

9. In the above backdrop, items-wise discussions were held in the subject

meeting and summary of the deliberations is as given below:

1.0 Connectivity Application of Surguja Power Pvt.Ltd. (4x150 MW)

POWERGRID informed that connectivity has been sought by M/s Surguja

Power Pvt. Ltd. (SPPL) for their proposed 4x150MW Surguja Thermal Power

project near dist–Surguja in Chhattisgarh vide their letter dated 06.09.14 to

POWERGRID.

i. Salient features of the connectivity application

S.

No

Particulars Surguja Power Pvt. Ltd (4x150MW)

1. Installed Capacity 600 MW (4x150MW)

2. Location of the generation

plant

Parsa Village, District Surguja, Chhattisgarh

3. Capacity for which

Connectivity is required

490 MW

4. Date from which

Connectivity is Required

January, 2017

5. Commissioning schedule

(Unit Wise)

Unit 1: Feb’17, Unit 2: May’17, Unit 3: Aug’17, Unit 4:

Nov’17

6. Step up voltage of

Generating station

400kV

7. Details of Nearest

400/220/132kV Substations

S/s 1: 765/400kV Dharamjaygarh (PG) Substation (WR),

120km.

S/s 2: 765/400kV Champa (PG) Substation (WR), 160 km

S/s 3 : 765/400kV Bilaspur (PG) Substation (WR), 145km.

8. Source of Fuel Coal Washery Rejects from PKCL Mine

ii. Status of Generation Project

As per information submitted with the connectivity application, the status of

generation project is given below:

Sl. Item Surguja Power Pvt Ltd. (4x150MW)

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1 Land 47.5 Ha of land is proposed for the Power Project.

The Power Project is being established for utilization of Coal

Washery Rejects generated from Parsa East &KantaBasan Coal

Block allotted to RVUNL. RVUNL has accorded its approval to sub

lease 47.5 Ha of the land to SPPL for setting up the reject based

Thermal Power Plant in Mine lease area.

2 Environmental

Clearance

Proposal for Environmental Clearance was submitted and ToR has

been issued by MoEF, New Delhi

Activities / Studies to comply with the conditions specified in the ToR

are under Progress.

3 Forest Clearance Forest Clearance has been given for Mine by the Competent

Authorities; further application for transfer of Forest Clearance in

favour of SPPL is submitted to the competence authorities and is in

progress.

4 Fuel Arrangement The power Project is based on the Coal Washery rejects generated

from the Parsa East &KantaBasa Coal Mine

5 Water Linkage WRD, Chhattisgarh has allotted 35 MCM water required for the

Power Project.

iii. Proposal of Connectivity

In view of the project capacity, unit size, and proximity of the generation

project, following connectivity was proposed:

SPPL Switchyard – Dharamjaygarh 400kV D/c line

CTU informed that the above line can be either implemented by the

generation developer as dedicated transmission line or can be implemented

under coordinated transmission plan of CEA/CTU through Tariff Based

Competitive Bidding (TBCB) route subject to fulfilment of desired conditions

viz. signing of necessary agreements, submission of Bank Guarantee etc.

However, looking into the time frame when the connectivity has been sought

(Jan, 2017) i.e. only 23-24 months are remaining, generation developer

requested that they may be allowed to undertake implementation of the

dedicated transmission line.

CTU enquired from M/s SPPL about the reasons for seeking connectivity for

only 490MW, though the installed capacity is 600MW (I.C.:4x150MW). M/s

SPPL informed that they have applied for connectivity on ex-bus capacity

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which is 490MW. The balance 110MW of power is envisaged to be consumed

within their plant as a part of plant auxiliaries, washeries etc.

CTU advised M/s SPPL to apply for LTA at the earliest as mere connectivity

does not ensure the evacuation of power and may result in congestion.

After detailed deliberations, following was agreed:

a) Connectivity is granted to SPPL for 490MW for their 4x150MW plant at

Parsa Village, District Surguja, Chhattisgarh through following

transmission system

SPPL Switchyard – Dharamjaygarh 400kV D/c line

b) The above transmission system along with line bays at either end shall

be implemented by the generation developer matching with the

commissioning schedule of the project.

c) 1x125MVAR, 420kV bus reactor shall be provided at the generation

switchyard by the generation developer.

d) Transmission system strengthening to facilitate power transfer from

Dharamjaygarh Substation shall be identified once M/s SPPL applies

for Long-term Access as per CERC Regulation, 2009

2.0 Request of TRN Energy Limited for change in Beneficiary

CTU stated that TRN Energy Limited (TRN) was granted LTOA in 2010 with

target beneficiaries; WR – 243 MW & NR 150 MW. TRN vide their letter dated

29thJuly 2013, enclosing the copy of PPA for 390MW with UPPCL through

PTC, informed that they have signed the PPA for 390MW with distribution

companies of Uttar Pradesh which is scheduled to commence from October

30, 2016. In view of the above, TRN requested for change of beneficiary as

390MW to NR and 3 MW to WR from October 30, 2016 onwards. The matter

was discussed in the 18thLTA and connectivity meeting of WR constituents

and based on decisions taken in the meeting, letter incorporating above

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modification in the LTA quantum (NR-390 MW, WR-3 MW) was issued on 27-

12-2013.

CTU informed that the matter was again discussed in the 19th LTA and

connectivity meeting of WR constituents wherein it was agreed to

operationalize 150MW LTA to NR as per earlier BPTA signed by TRN with

Champa - Kurukshetra HVDC link (1st 3000 MW module) and other

transmission system) subject to fulfillment of other requirements by TRN / UP

in line with CERC regulation. Operationalization of balance quantum shall be

subject to relinquishment of 240MW from WR in line with CERC Regulations /

directions.

TRN requested for early operationalization of the balance quantum of 240MW

to NR (UP) as the project is expected to be commissioned at an early date.

CTU informed that the matter of fresh application for change in region had

earlier been referred to CERC for clarification. CERC in its order dated

16.02.2015 against petition no. 92/MP/2014 has categorically mentioned the

need for fresh applications in all such cases where there is a change of

region.

M/s TRN submitted that following the MoM of 18th OA meeting they have

already made commitments to their beneficiaries for transfer of power.

CTU stated that as per the CERC orders; all applicants need to comply with

the regulations.

It was agreed that 150MW LTA to NR may be operationalized with Champa -

Kurukshetra HVDC link (1st 3000 MW module) and other transmission system

subject to fulfilling of other requirements by TRN / UP in line with CERC

regulation as per the BPTA signed by TRN.

It was desired that TRN may submit all relevant details regarding their

commitment for operationalization their entire quantum of PPA for further

deliberation.

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3.0 LTA and Connectivity Application of NTPC Ltd. for Khargone TPP

(2x660MW) and Connectivity Application of 2x660MW Dwarkesh Energy

Ltd. in Madhya Pradesh

CTU stated that Connectivity and Long term Access has been sought by M/s

NTPC Ltd. (NTPC) for their proposed 2x660MW Khargone generation project

near Khandwa in Madhya Pradesh. Entire power from this project is proposed

to be allocated to constituents of Western Region. In the 19thmeeting of WR

constituents regarding connectivity and LTA, some constituents had raised

the issue regarding the quantum of power for which NTPC had sought LTA.

NTPC during the meeting had agreed to revise LTA quantum as per MoP

allocation. NTPC had also informed that coal block allocation at Pakri

Barwadih was under review by the Supreme Court and the decision was

awaited. Subsequently, NTPC had intimated the revised LTA quantum as

1244.19 MW with following allocation proposed for constituents of WR.

Madhya Pradesh : 622.14 MW Chhattisgarh : 49.77 MW Gujrat : 164.57 MW Maharashtra : 205.06 MW Goa : 8.21 MW UT of DNH : 4.73 MW UT of DD : 3.10 MW Unallocated : 186.61 MW Further, CTU stated that M/s Dwarkesh Energy Ltd (DEL) had applied for

connectivity for their Torniya Thermal Power Project (2x660MW) at Khandwa,

Madhya Pradesh. The application was discussed in the 16th Meeting of WR

constituents regarding connectivity and Long Term Access held on 9th May

2012. In view of the slow progress made by the generation project, further

processing of connectivity application was kept in abeyance. M/s DEL vide

their letter dated 3rd January 2014 have updated their project progress and

have requested to consider the connectivity application of the project and also

to consider Connectivity at 400kV level instead of 765kV level proposed

earlier.

The salient features of M/s DEL generation project, as per connectivity

application, are given:

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Project Capacity - 1320MW (2x660 MW)

Connectivity applied for/from – 1240.8 MW/1.10.2015

Commissioning schedule – U#1: July-2016, U#2: Mar-2017.

Location: Distt. Khandwa , M.P

CTU informed that these two projects have been considered in

comprehensive studies (refer Annexure-1) and following associated

transmission system is proposed.

Associated transmission system of KhargaonTPP and DELgeneration

projects:

Dedicated Tr. System of Khargaon (1320 MW)

Khargaon TPP Switchyard – Khandwa pool 400kV D/c (Quad) line

Dedicated Tr. System of Dwarkesh (1320 MW)

DEL TPP Switchyard – Khandwa pool 400kV D/c (Quad) line

Common Transmission System of Khargaon TPP and DEL

765/400kV, 3x1500MVA pooling station at Khandwa pool

Khandwa pool – Indore 765kV D/c line

Khandwa pool – Dhule 765kV D/c line

CTU asked M/s DEL to update the status of the generation project as well as

tentative timeline of submission of LTA application.

M/s DEL stated that their generation project has been delayed on account of

coal block allocation issues and the anticipated schedule is U1: Mar’19; U2:

Sep’19. Regarding submission of LTA application, M/s DEL agreed to

deliberate on the same but gave no clear timeline.

CTU asked NTPC to update the status of coal block allocation for Khargone

TPP as well as the schedule of their generation project.

NTPC informed that coal block issues are now sorted out and the anticipated

commissioning schedule is- U1: Jun’19; U2: Apr’20. NTPC also stated that

startup power requirement would be at 400kV level tentatively by Oct’17.

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Further, NTPC requested connectivity at 400kV level via LILO of one circuit of

Rajgarh – Khandwa 400kV D/c line at NTPC Khargaon switchyard in addition

to the identified evacuation system. NTPC stated that as the subject line

passes very near to the generation project, the same may be used for startup

power. LILO of one ckt of Rajgarh-Khandwa 400kV D/c line may be bypassed

at Khargone generation switchyard after commissioning of the identified

evacuation system and may be utilized under contingency condition.

CTU stated that if M/s DEL fails to submit the LTA application soon,

transmission system for Khargaon TPP would have to be taken up first.

After further discussions, it was decided that in view of mismatch in the time

schedule of Khargaon (keeping in mind the startup power requirement of

NTPC) and Dwarkesh project, the phasing of transmission system would be

carried out. After further review, following transmission system emerged:

Tr. System for Khargaon TPP (1320 MW)

LILO of one ckt of Rajgarh-Khandwa 400kV D/c line at Khargone TPP #


Tr. System for strengthening of WR associated with Khargaon TPP

(1320 MW)



Note: #The LILO shall be used for startup power. After commissioning of

balance transmission system, the LILO would be bypassed at

Khargone generation switchyard and may be utilized only under

contingency condition.

Tr. System for DEL(1320 MW)

DEL TPP Switchyard – Khandwa pool 400kV D/c (Quad) line


Augmentation of 765/400kV, Khandwa pool substation by 1x1500MVA ICT

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WR-NR Strengthening System

Indore (WR) – Chittorgarh (NR) 765kV D/c line

The above transmission system would be taken up in the next Standing

Committee Meeting for approval by the WR constituents.

4.0 LTA and Connectivity Application of Ideal Energy Projects Ltd. Nagpur,

Maharashtra (1x270MW)

CTU stated that M/s Ideal Energy Projects Ltd. (IEPL) has applied for grant of

connectivity (270MW) to ISTS grid and LTA (240MW to SR) on 05-12-2013. In

the 19thmeeting of WR constituents regarding Connectivity and LTA, CTU had

informed that IEPL is already connected with MSETCL Grid. As per clause 1.4

of detailed procedure “the applicant (Generator / bulk consumer) already

connected to grid (regional or state grid) or for which connectivity is already

granted under present arrangement, cannot be allowed to apply for additional

connectivity for the same capacity”. Accordingly, IEPL was requested to

provide an NOC from MSETCL for withdrawal of connectivity from state

network, which is still awaited.

CTU informed that connectivity application shall be processed subsequent to

receipt of NOC from MSETCL.CTU also stated that in order to process the

LTA application for power transfer to SR (240MW) along with other

applications, it is requested that NOC from MSETCL may be submitted at the

earliest.

No representative from M/s IEPL was present in the meeting.

5.0 LTA Application of Shirpur Power Pvt. Ltd., Dhule, Maharashtra

(2x150MW)

CTU stated that M/s Shirpur Power Pvt. Ltd. has applied for LTA quantum of

230MW (WR: 110MW, NR: 50MW & SR: 70MW). Further, Shirpur has

requested vide letter dated 09.09.2014 to reduce its LTA quantum to 155MW

(NR: 35MW, WR: 60MW, SR: 60MW).In the 19thmeeting of WR constituents

regarding Connectivity and LTA, CTU had informed that M/s Shirpur Power

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Pvt. Ltd. is proposed to be connected with 220kV level of Maharashtra state

grid. Hence, an NOC may be issued by MSETCL after checking the adequacy

of its network for power transfer of 155MW from 220kV Amalner substation to

400kV Dhule (MSETCL) substation. The same is still awaited.

M/s SPPL stated that they have been making all efforts to get the NOC from

MSETCL. MSETCL assured the constituents that they would look into the

matter.

It was decided that subject LTA application of Shirpur Power Pvt. Ltd. can be

considered only after receipt of NOC from MSETCL.

6.0 LTA Application of MB Power (M.P.) Ltd., Dist. Anuppur, M.P. (2x600MW)

CTU informed that in the 12th Open Access meeting of Western Region

Constituents held on 08.07.2010, M/s MB Power (M.P.) Ltd. (MBPMPL) was

granted LTA with target beneficiaries: NR – 192MW and WR-200MW.M/s

MBPMPL, vide their letter dated 21.01.2014, enclosing the copy of PPA with

UPPCL, has requested for re-allocation of LTA quantum as NR (UP) - 290MW

with firm beneficiary and WR-102MW as target region from 30.10.2016

onwards. Further, MBPMPL vide letter dated 09-12-2014 has requested to

grant them LTA for 361MW to UP from 01.03.2015 onwards. Also, M/s

Madhya Pradesh Power Management Corporation Ltd (MPPMCL) has been

granted LTA for additional 420MW from the same project.

CTU stated that Long term Access has been sought by M/s MB Power (M.P.)

Ltd. (MBPMPL) for 200MW from their 2x600MW Anuppur Thermal Power

Project in Madhya Pradesh with 71 MW firm PPA with UP Discoms (NR) and

129MW target beneficiary as Northern Region.

Details of the application are as under:

S.

No.

Particulars Status

1. Installed Capacity (MW) 1200MW (2x600MW)

2 Capacity for which LTA is required (MW) 200 MW

3 Date from which LTA is required 01.06.2015

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4 Date up to which LTA is required 25 yrs i.e. 31-05-2040

5 Location of Generating Station Anuppur, Madhya Pradesh

6 Step up voltage of Generating station

(kV)

400kV

7 Connectivity with the Grid MBPMPL TPS Switchyard – Jabalpur

Pool 400kV D/c (triple) line.

8 Beneficiary Firm : 71MW with UP Discoms (NR)

Northern Region: 129MW as target

beneficiary

CTU further stated that Long term Access has been sought by M/s MBPMPL

for 144MW from their 2x600MW Anuppur Thermal Power Project in Madhya

Pradesh with target beneficiary as Northern Region.

S.

No.

Particulars Status


2 Capacity for which LTA is required (MW) 144 MW


4 Date up to which LTA is required 31-07-2040

5 Location of Generating Station Anuppur, Madhya Pradesh

6 Step up voltage of Generating station

(kV)

400kV

7 Connectivity with the Grid MBPMPL TPS Switchyard – Jabalpur

Pool 400kV D/c (triple) line.

8 Beneficiary Target Beneficiary : NR – 144MW

CTU requested M/s MBPMPL to clarify, whether they are seeking any change

to the LTA granted to them i.e. NR – 192MW and WR-200 MW. Further, how

much out of the 200MW (fresh application) may be considered as firm PPA to

UP Discoms (NR).

M/s MBPMPL vide its letter ref MBPMPL/ANP-I/PGCIL/14-15/6067 dated

12.02.2015, clarified that the revised allocations would be as under:

LTA Applications

NR WR Remarks No Quantum

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1 392MW 192MW (Firm to UP) 200MW No change

2 200MW 169MW (Firm to UP)

31MW (Target) -

Balance firm PPA of

169MW (361-192MW)

to UP

3 144MW 144 MW (Target)

Based on further discussion it was agreed that 192MW LTA to NR

corresponding to application no (1) above would be operationalized with the

commissioning of Gwalior – Jaipur 765kV 2xS/c lines along with other

identified transmission system.

In regard to application no. 2 & 3, it was agreed that the total LTA of 344MW

(200MW +144MW) may be granted with the commissioning of new proposed

Indore – Chittorgarh 765 kV D/c corridor as per the Comprehensive studies

(refer Annexure-1) subject to fulfilling of other requirements by MBPMPL /

UP in line with CERC regulation.

8.0 KSK Mahanadi Power Company Ltd. Distt. Janjgir - Champa,

Chhattisgarh (6x600MW)

CTU stated that KSK Mahanadi Power Company Ltd. (KMPCL) was granted

LTA for 2340MW with Western Region as target region for entire quantum.

Further, CSPTrCL (Chhattisgarh) has also taken LTA for 1153MW from the

same generation project with WR & NR as target region. The power plant

shall be connected to Champa Pooling station through 400kV 2xD/c (quad)

line. Bulk Power Transmission Agreement was signed by KSK Mahanadi

earlier with POWERGRID. As per BPTA, the IPP was granted LTA subject to

commissioning of High Capacity Power Transmission Corridor (HCPTC-V)

which inter-alia includes Champa-Kurukshetra+800kV, 3000MW HVDC bi-

pole.

CTU informed that now KMPCL have sought revision of LTA target

beneficiary to firm beneficiary pursuant to signing of 1000 MW PPA with UP

discom (NR).In this regard KMPCL has filed fresh application in line with the

CERC regulation. Salient features of the application are given below.

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Sl.No. Particulars KSK Mahanadi Power Company Ltd.


2 LTA for which beneficiary is firmed (MW) 1000 MW


4 Date upto which LTA is required 29.10.2041

5 Location of Generating Station Chhattisgarh

6 Firm Beneficiary UP DISCOMs : 1000MW

GUVNL informed that KMPCL have also signed PPA with Gujarat for

1010MW.

CTU also informed that additionally, KMPCL upon signing a PPA with

TANGEDCO for 500MW had applied for change of target beneficiary from the

same project for a quantum of 500MW (with TANGEDCO as firm beneficiary).

Intimation for part LTA for 179 MW out of 500 MW was issued, however,

same has been kept in abeyance as per CERC order.

CTU stated that the total PPA that KMPCL has signed with UP, Gujarat and

Tamil Nadu totals to 2510MW. Further, the LTA taken by CSPTrCL from

KMPCL is for 1153MW. Hence, the total quantum of PPA and LTA equals

3663MW which is 63MW more than its Installed Capacity. Hence, KMPCL

was asked to clarify regarding the firming up of its beneficiaries.

KMPCL agreed to revert back to CTU with a clarification in this regard at the

earliest.

It was decided that upon receipt of clarification from KMPCL, the LTA for 1000

MW power transfer to NR (UP) can be granted with commissioning of new

proposed Indore – Chittorgarh 765 kV D/c corridor as per the Comprehensive

studies (refer Annexure-1) subject to fulfilling of other requirements by

KMPCL / UP in line with CERC regulation and relinquishment of equivalent

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quantum from the LTA already granted for WR along with applicable

relinquishment charges in line with CERC Regulations / directions.

9.0 DB Power (Chhattisgarh) Ltd., Raigarh, Chhattisgarh (2x600MW)

CTU stated that M/s DB Power (Chhattisgarh) Ltd. (DBPCL) was granted LTA

for a quantum of 705MW with target beneficiaries in WR (530MW) and NR

(175MW). The power plant has been connected to Kotra Pooling station

through 400kV D/c line. Bulk Power Transmission Agreement was signed by

DBPCL earlier with POWERGRID. As per BPTA, the IPP was granted LTA

subject to commissioning of High Capacity Power Transmission Corridor

(HCPTC-V) which inter-alia includes Champa-Kurukshetra+800kV, 3000MW

HVDC bi-pole. Subsequently M/s DBPCL signed PPA with TANGEDCO for

208MW and target beneficiaries were proposed to modified as WR-322MW

(Target), NR-175MW(Target) and SR-208MW(Firm).

CTU stated that M/s DBPCL has now sought further modification of the target

beneficiaries pursuant to signing of long term PPA with Rajasthan discom

(NR) for quantum of 410MW. In this regard, they have filed fresh application

for 410 MW with Rajasthan as firm beneficiary.

CTU asked M/s DBPCL to clarify whether LTA granted for 175 MW target to

NR is a part of the above 410MW firm PPA signed with Rajasthan Discom.

M/s DBPCL clarified that 175MW out of 410MW PPA signed with Rajasthan

Discoms must be considered a part of their first application for 705MW.

Hence, the target beneficiaries may be modified as WR-322MW (Target), NR-

175MW (Firm) and SR-208MW (Firm).Further, the balance 235MW firm

allocation to NR may be considered for the second application.

CTU stated that the above 175MW LTA to NR would be operationalized as

per earlier BPTA signed, with the commissioning of the requisite transmission

system (with Champa - Kurukshetra HVDC link (1st 3000 MW module) and

other transmission system) and subject to fulfilling of other requirements by

DBPCL / Rajasthan Discom in line with CERC regulation.

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CTU asked M/s DBPCL to submit a letter regarding the above modification

(stating earlier granted 175MW quantum to NR is a part of 410MW PPA

signed with Rajasthan Discoms) in target beneficiaries within one week.

It was decided that upon receipt of the above letter from DBPCL, the LTA for

balance 235MW power transfer to NR (Rajasthan) can be granted along with

commissioning of new proposed Indore – Chittorgarh 765 kV D/c corridor as

per the Comprehensive studies (refer Annexure-1) subject to fulfilling of other

requirements by DBPCL / Rajasthan in line with CERC regulation subject to

relinquishment of equivalent quantum from the LTA already granted for WR

alongwith applicable relinquishment charges in line with CERC Regulations /

directions. Revision of methodology for computation of applicable

relinquishment charges is under consideration of the CERC.

10. Maruti Clean Coal and Power Limited, Chhattisgarh, (1x300MW).

CTU informed that LTOA for 171MW was granted to M/s Maruti Clean Coal

and Power Ltd. (MCCPL) vide letter dated 24.02.2010 with target

beneficiaries as WR – 126MW and NR – 45MW. Further, LTA from this power

plant to CSPTrCL was also granted for 96MW. Bulk Power Transmission

Agreement (BPTA) was signed by MCCPL earlier with POWERGRID. As per

BPTA, the IPP was granted LTA subject to commissioning of High Capacity

Power Transmission Corridor (HCPTC-IV), Bina-Gwalior 765kV S/c (3rd),

Gwalior-Jaipur 765kV S/c (2nd) & Jaipur-Bhiwani 765 kV S/c. The transmission

elements namely, Vadodara 765/400kV substation, Gwalior-Jaipur 765kV S/c

(2nd) & Jaipur-Bhiwani 765kV S/care under construction and remaining lines

are commissioned.

CTU further informed that M/s MCCPL vide their letter dated 18.01.2014

informed CTU that PPA was signed with PTC for selling 250MW to

beneficiaries in NR (Jaipur Vidyut Vitran Nigam Ltd – 97.5MW, Ajmer Vidyut

Vitran Nigam Ltd – 72.5 MW, Jodhpur Vidyut Vitran Nigam Ltd – 80 MW) with

effect from 30.11.2016. Also PPA was signed with CSPTrCL (WR) for LTA of

15MW.Thus the firm beneficiaries of above LTA as indicated by MCCPL are

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Rajasthan Discoms – 250MW and Chhattisgarh – 15MW. Hence M/s

MCCPL has requested to approve the change in quantum in the earlier

granted LTA. In the 19th Meeting of WR constituents regarding LTA and

connectivity, it was informed that MCCPL’s PPA with Rajasthan Discoms had

gone into litigation and it was agreed that the matter shall be taken up after

the settlement of court case.

M/s MCCPL informed that their PPA with Rajasthan Discoms is pending with

Rajasthan Electricity Regulatory Commission (RERC) and that they would

revert back as soon as the litigation is cleared.

CTU stated that the quantum of firm PPA with Rajasthan (250MW) is more

than the target LTA quantum for NR (45MW). Thus, LTA for 45MW can be

regularized in line with CERC regulation. The balance quantum of 205 MW

can be considered for grant of LTA after receipt of a fresh application in line

with CERC regulation / procedure.

11.0 Revision in the LTA quantum of Chhattisgarh State Power Trading

Company Ltd (CSPTrCL).

CTU stated that CSPTrCL vide its letter has informed that the Govt. of

Chhattisgarh has reviewed the policy of purchase of power by the state under

first right of purchase from IPPs setting up power plants in Chhattisgarh. It has

been decided by the Chhattisgarh State Govt. that in place of 35% power, the

state shall be purchasing only 5% power from IPPs which are not allocated

Captive coal blocks and 7.5% from those IPPs allotted Captive coal blocks.

Thus in accordance with the directives from State Govt. composite power

purchase agreements have been terminated with their consent and new

agreements are executed. Consequent upon the change in Govt. policy the

quantum of LTA requires downward revision and the same is as given at

Figure-1. Further, CSPTrCL vide above letter indicated that the reduction of

LTA quantum of CSPTrCL shall be increased by same quantum of respective

IPP.

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Figure 1: Revised quantum of LTA for BPTA.

CEA pointed out that the list of revised LTA quantum for CSPTrCL from

various generation projects is not complete as certain generation projects like

TRN Energy, GMR etc. do not appear in the list. CSPTrCL stated that all

details shall be furnished at the earliest.

Accordingly, CSPTrCL vide its letter ref. No/MD/Trading/TechCell/69 dated

26.02.2015 provided the details of Power Purchase Agreements executed by

CSPTrCL with IPPs of Chhattisgarh, the same is as given at Figure 2.

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Figure 2:Power Purchase Agreements executed by CSPTrCL with IPPs

of Chhattisgarh

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Based on above, details of project wise revised LTA quantum proposed to be

availed by CSPTrCL and balance quantum to be surrendered by CSPTrCL is

given below.

CSPTCL ALLOCATION FROM IPPS IN CHHATTISGARH

Sl Name of Project

Developer

Installed Capacity of

Project (MW) LTA granted to CSPTrCL

(35%) Power

Revised LTA to

CSPTCL (5%)Power

LTA Quantum proposed to be added to Project Developer's

Account Unit Size

Total I.C.

WR NR TOTAL WR (CSPTrCL)

WR NR TOTAL

1 RKM PowergenPvt. Ltd.

4x360 1440 298 199 497 66 232 199 431

2 Athena Chhattisgarh Power Ltd.

2x600 1200 253 168 421 55 198 168 366

3 Jindal Power Ltd.

4x600 2400 461 308 769 110 351 308 659

4 SKS Power Gen. (Ch) Ltd.

4x300 1200 231 153 384 55 176 153 329

5 Korba West Power Co. Ltd.

1x600 600 115 77 192 27 88 77 165

6 DB Power Ltd. 2x600 1200 231 153 384 55 176 153 329

7 Visa Power Ltd. 2x600 1200 231 153 384 55 176 153 329

8 TRN Energy Pvt. Ltd

2x300 600 123 84 207 27 96 84 180

9 KSK Mahanadi Power Co. Ltd

6x600 3600 692 461 1153 82 610 461 1071

10 Bharat Aluminum Co. Ltd.

4x300 1200 231 153 384 55 176 153 329

11 VandanaVidyut Ltd.

2x135+1x270

540 104 69 173 25 79 69 148

12 Lanco Power Ltd.(Unit- 3 & 4)

2x660 1320 254 169 423 60 194 169 363

13 GMR Chhattisgarh Energy Ltd.

2x685 1370 263 175 438 63 200 175 375

14 Maruti Clean Coal & Power Ltd

1x300 300 58 38 96 14 44 38 82

15 Dheeru Power Gen. Pvt Ltd.

3x350 1050 202 134 336

16 Karnataka Power Corporation Ltd.

2x800 1600 309 206 515 73 236 206 442

17 ACB India Ltd. 2x135 270 70

70 12 58 0 58

18 Lanco Power Ltd. (Unit-2)

1x300 300

0 14 -14 0 -14

19 Spectrum Coal & Power Ltd.

2x50 100 3

3 5 -2 0 -2

Total 21490 4129 2700 6829 853

CTPTrCL is requested to furnish the following:

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Similar details regarding M/s Dheeru Power Gen. Pvt. Ltd.

PPA for revised LTA quantum proposed to be availed by CSPTrCL

Confirmation from respective IPPs for the proposed addition in their LTA

Quantum as indicated above.

The issue shall be deliberated subject to receipt of requested information.

12.0 Auxiliary consumption reduction request from MPPMCL

CTU stated that the proposal of M/s Madhya Pradesh Power Management

Corporation Ltd. (MPPMCL) for reduction in LTA quantum from following

generation projects on account of auxiliary consumption of the generation

project was already discussed in the last meeting that the reduction in LTA

quantum on account of auxiliary consumption cannot be accepted.

Generation Plant

Granted

LTA

Quantum

(MW)

Proposed LTA

Quantum(MW)

(after reduction of 6%

auxiliary consumption)

Jhabua Thermal Power Limited (2x600 MW) 246 231.24

Jaiprakash Power Ventures Limited (2x660 MW) 495 465.30

MB Power (MP) Limited (2x600 MW) 420 394.80

CTU further informed MPPMCL vide letter dated 08.12.2014 have stated that

it is the prerogative of DIC to apply for LTA for any quantum and hence they

have requested for reduction in LTA quantum irrespective of auxiliary

consumption or any other factor.

It was informed by CTU that as per the existing CERC Regulations, LTA

quantum can only be relinquished fully or partly subject to payment of

applicable relinquishment charges.

13.0 Request of PTC for reducing the LTA quantum from 300 MW to 273 MW

from Lanco Amarkantak Power Ltd. (Unit #1) to Madhya Pradesh.

CTU stated that long term open access was granted to PTC in November

2006, to PTC for transfer of 300MW on long term basis from unit#1 of Lanco

Amarkantak Power project to Madhya Pradesh and subsequently BPTA was

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signed in March 2007. The billing under the LTOA had commenced from May

2009. Now, PTC vide letter dated 5th June, 2014 had indicated that after

reducing auxiliary consumption of 9%, the net capacity at generator bus is

273MW and same is also available for the scheduling purpose of the project.

In view of the above M/s PTC India Ltd. has requested to reduce the

BPTA/LTOA capacity from300MW to 273MW. Further, PTC also requested

for refund or adjustment of transmission charges from May, 2009 onwards.

CTU stated that as per the existing CERC Regulations, LTA quantum can only

be relinquished fully or partly subject to payment of applicable relinquishment

charges.

14. Review of application for connectivity of M/s Jinbhuvish Power

Generations Pvt. Ltd. (600MW)

CTU informed that M/s Jinbhuvish Power Gen Pvt Ltd. (JPGPL) had applied

for connectivity for its power plant of 600MW (2x300MW) in Maharashtra and

the same was deliberated in the 16th Meeting of Western Region constituents

regarding Connectivity/LTA held on 09.05.2012. In this meeting, it was

decided to provide connectivity to ISTS through LILO of one circuit of Wardha

- Parli 400kV D/c (quad) line at JPGPL TPS.

It was further informed that no progress of the development of generation

project has been reported. Therefore, the schedule of the project is uncertain.

Even, in the last JCC meeting no representative from the generation

developer was present.

Recently with the commissioning of various intra-state generation projects

located in Wardha area, congestion at Wardha flow gate has been observed.

Further power from IPPs of Chhattisgarh will also be available at Wardha

through Raipur-Wardha 765kV D/c lines. A new 765/400kV pooling station at

Warora is proposed under Associated Transmission System (ATS) of

Gadarwara TPS (2x800MW) being setup by NTPC Ltd. The ATS is proposed

under Tariff Based Competitive Bidding route and the Warora Pooling Station

is expected by 2018-19 time frame.

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Looking at the congestion at Wardha flow gate and availability of new

765/400kV pooling station at Warora, following revised connectivity is

proposed for JPGPL TPS:

JPGPL TPS Switchyard – Warora Pool 400kV D/c line Considering above proposed connectivity arrangement, provision of following

at generation switchyard, implementation of which shall be under the scope of

M/s JPGPL is proposed:

Generation step up at 400kV

400kV line bays : 2 nos.

420kV bus reactor : 1x125MVAR

400V bus reactor bay : 1 no.

Above line may be implemented by the generation developer, otherwise, the

transmission line shall be implemented through Tariff Based Competitive

Bidding (TBCB) route subject to fulfilment of desired conditions viz. signing of

necessary agreements, submission of Bank Guarantee etc.

The transmission system strengthening to facilitate power transfer on long-

term basis shall be identified once M/s JPGPL applies for Long-term Access

as per CERC Regulations, 2009.

Here, it may also be clarified that as per CERC regulations, the grant of

connectivity shall not entitle an applicant to interchange any power with the

grid unless it obtains long-term access, medium-term open access or short-

term open access, however, one unit of the generating station shall be

allowed to inject infirm power into the grid during testing including full load

testing before its COD for a period not exceeding six months from the date of

first synchronization after obtaining prior permission of the concerned

Regional Load Dispatch Centre.

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Further, M/s JPGPL is requested to apply for LTA at the earliest as mere

connectivity does not ensure the evacuation of power and may result in

congestion.

15. MTOA application from Daman & Diu

CTU informed that an MTOA application from Daman and Diu was received

with details as under:

Applicant: UT DD Electricity Department

Quantum for MTOA applied: 22MW

Period of MTOA applied: 01.04.2015 – 31.03.2016

Point of injection: 400kV Raipur Substation through NSPCL-Raipur D/c line

Drawl entity: UT-DD Electricity Department

Point of Drawl:220kV Interconnection between 400/220kV Vapi S/s (PG) and

Magarwada (DD)

The agenda for same was circulated to WR constituents vide our letter dated

18.11.2014. No comments were received. Accordingly, MTOA has been

granted to UT-DD as per above details above. Members noted the same.

16.0 Gadarwara STPS : Revision of Transmission System & LTA Quantum

CTU informed that LTA was granted to Gadarwara STPP of NTPC with

system strengthening in WR in the 36th Standing Committee Meeting of

Western Region constituents / 18th Meeting on Connectivity and Long term

Open Access applications of Western region held on 29.08.13 at NRPC,

Delhi.

In line with decisions taken in the 32nd meeting of the Empowered Committee

on Transmission held on 06-02-2014, the above transmission system is

beingimplementation through tariff based competitive bidding in two parts:

Part (A) & Part (B) as detailed below.

Part (A)

Gadarwara STPS – Jabalpur Pool 765kV D/c line

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(As per interim arrangement, LILO of existing Seoni – Bina 765kV S/c line at Gadarwara

STPP would be established. At a later date, LILO portion would be delinked from Seoni –

Bina 765kV S/c line to restore the Seoni – Bina 765kV s/c direct, and the LILO portion

would be extended to the Jabalpur 765/400kV Pooling Station to form the proposed

Gadarwara STPS – Jabalpur Pool 765kV D/c line)

Gadarwara STPS – Pooling Station (near Warora) 765 kV D/c line

Establishment of 2x1500 MVA, 765/400 Substations at Pooling Station

(near Warora)

LILO of both circuits of Wardha - Parli (PG) 400 kV D/c quad line at

Pooling Station (near Warora).

Part (B):

Pooling Station (near Warora) – Parli (new) 765 kV D/c line

Parli (new) – Solapur 765 kV D/c line

Establishment of 2x1500 MVA, 765/400 Substations at Parli (new)

Parli (new) – Parli (PG) 400 kV D/c (Quad) line

Subsequently, in a meeting held at CEA to discuss the phasing of

transmission elements of the above transmission system on 12-01-2015, the

following was decided:

Entire power from Gadarwara STPS may be evacuated through Part A of

the transmission system identified with Gadarwara STPS of NTPC.

Part B of the Gadarwara STPS transmission system is now to be

implemented as System Strengthening in Western Region (WRSS-XV) to

facilitate dispersal of power beyond Warora pooling station.

Further, NTPC vide letter dated 08-01-2015 has indicated revised LTA

quantum of 1507.99 MW instead of earlier quantum of 1586.15MW. The

revised quantum for beneficiaries is as given below:

CSPDCL: 60.32MW, MP: 754.00MW, Gujrat: 199.48MW, Maharashtra:

248.55MW, Goa: 9.95MW, DNH: 5.73MW, DD: 3.76MW, Unallocated:

226.20MW

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Revised intimation for grant of LTA incorporating above modification i.e. LTA

for Gadarwara to be made effective subject to commissioning of Part A of the

transmission system as mentioned above, proposed to be issued.

Members agreed for the same.

17.0 Request of DB Power M.P. Ltd. for change in implementation agency for

Connectivity transmission system.

CTU informed that M/s DB Power M.P. Ltd. (DBMPL) is implementing a

2x660MW thermal generation project near Vindhyachal in Madhya Pradesh.

DBMPL had applied for Connectivity and LTA to CTU in October, 2010. In the

14th Open Access meeting held on 13.05.2011, Connectivity and LTA was

granted to M/s DB Power (MP) Ltd. for 810MW vide letter dated 05.08.2011.

The transmission system for Connectivity is given as below:

DBPMPL TPS - Vindhyachal Pooling station 400kV D/c (Quad) line

The Connectivity transmission line was agreed to be implemented by the

generation developer.

Subsequently, M/s DBMPL, requested for change in point of connectivity from

Vindhyachal Pooling station to Dhanwahi Pooling station. The proposal was

discussed in the 19th Open access meeting held on 5.09.2014 in Mumbai. In

the meeting, it was informed to M/s DB Power Ltd. that proposal of Dhanwahi

Pooling station has been dropped.

Now, DBMPL vide letter dated 30.01.2015, has requested that the

connectivity line which was to be implemented by the generation developer

(DBPMPL) may be taken up for implementation under the coordinated

transmission planning.

In this regard, it may be mentioned that LTA has been granted long back and

DBMPL is yet to sign the LTA Agreement. If the immediate evacuation system

is to be implemented through TBCB, the applicant has to sign necessary

agreements in line with CERC regulations. Therefore, DBMPL shall have to

sign “Transmission Agreement” for the connectivity line strictly following time

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line as per regulation / detailed procedure, failing which connectivity

application shall be closed. The representative from M/S DBMPL stated that

they will revert back to CTU shortly.

Further, Transmission system strengthening for LTA indicated in LTA

intimation for DBMPL is as below:

1. Transmission System strengthening in WR (to be shared with other IPPs)

Vindhyachal Pooling station – Jabalpur Pooling station 765kV D/c line (to

be implemented through TBCB)

Jabalpur Pooling station – Bina 765kV S/c line (3rd) (under

implementation through pvt. Sector)

2. Transmission System strengthening in WR-NR tr. corridor (to be shared

with other IPPs)

Jabalpur Pooling station – Orai 765kV D/c line (one ckt)

Orai – Bulandshahar – Sonipat 765kV D/c line (one ckt)

Sonipat – Kaithal 400kV D/c (Quad) line.

In this regard, it is to mention that the transmission system mentioned at Sl. 2

above has been revised in 31st / 34th SCM in Northern Region dated

02.01.2013 / 08.08.2014 and noted in 37th SCM in Western Region dated

05.09.2014. The revised system is as below:

Jabalpur Pooling station – Orai (GIS) 765kV D/c line

Orai (GIS) – Aligarh (GIS) 765kV D/c line

Orai (GIS) - Orai (UPPTCL) 400kV D/c (Quad) line

LILO of one ckt of Satna – Gwalior 765kV 2xS/c at Orai (GIS) S/s

LILO of Agra-Meerut 765kV S/c at Aligarh (GIS)

LILO of Kanpur - Jhatikara 765kV S/c at Aligarh (GIS)

Establishment of 2x1000MVA, 765/400kV GIS Substation at Orai

Establishment of 765kV GIS Substation at Aligarh

Accordingly, it was decided to issue the revised LTA intimation. DBMPL may

sign the LTA agreement as per the modified intimation in-line with regulation /

detailed procedure.

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18.0 LTA Application of Solar Energy Corporation of India (70MW)

CTU informed that M/s Solar Energy Corporation of India [SECI], an Electricity

Trader, has submitted the application for grant of LTA for 70 MW from the

Solar PV Projects in Madhya Pradesh to the state of Chhattisgarh.

Salient features of the application are as under:

Sl. No. Particulars Application Details

1. Installed Capacity(MW) 750MW Solar PV Projects [under Batch-I Ph-

II of Jawaharlal Nehru National Solar Mission

(JNNSM)]

2. LTA Quantum 70MW

3. Date from which LTA is required 01.01.2015

4. Date upto which LTA is required 31.12.2039

5. Location of Generating station Madhya Pradesh

6. Step up voltage at generating

station

-

7. Connectivity with the grid STU - CTU interconnections in WR

8. Drawee Entity Chhattisgarh (WR)

Considering the quantum of LTA, location of solar projects and time frame for

which LTA is required, it is proposed that LTA may be granted to M/s SECI for

70MW without any system strengthening. The existing inter-state transmission

system is adequate for transfer of this 70MW power from Madhya Pradesh to

Chhattisgarh. The transfer of power shall be on the basis of displacement.

The grant of LTA shall be subject to fulfilment of other requirements by SECI

in line with CERC Regulations.

Members agreed for the same

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Annexure-1

Study Report for Additional Power Transfer from WR to NR

1.0 Introduction

A comprehensive system study has been carried out to examine the

requirement of additional transmission corridors from WR to NR considering the

power transfer already granted under long term access from generation

projects in WR and ER to NR.

2.0 LTA allocation to NR and Load generation Balance

A. Base Case

The total LTA power granted to NR from all the generation projects in WR and

ER including the central sector allocation is about 27000MW as given below:



Total : 26900 MW

Considering the above, load generation balance has been created with the

requirement of 26,000MW import of NR from WR &ER. Balance demand of NR

is being met through generation available in NR (43,600 MW). This amounts to

55% of the Installed Generation Capacity of NR (80,000 MW). The Load

Generation Balance considered is given below:

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B. Additional power allocation to NR

Additional requirement (other than already granted) of about 2000MW power

transfer from WR to NR has been considered from following generation projects

in WR:

Sl Generation Projects Additional

Allocation to

NR (MW)

Commissioning

Date

1 TRN Energy Ltd. 240 30-10-2016

2 Shirpur Power Pvt. Ltd. 35 01-02-2015

3 MB Power (MP) Ltd. 200 01-06-2015

4 MB Power (MP) Ltd. 98 30-10-2016

5 KSK Mahanadi Power Company Ltd 1000 30-10-2016

6 DB Power, Chhattisgarh Ltd. 235 30-11-2016

7 Maruti Clean Coal& Power Ltd 205 30-11-2016

Sub-total 2013

Further, the following requirement of power transfer has been indicated from

other new generation projects in WR:

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Sl. Generation Projects Capacity

(MW)

Remarks

1 Khargaon TPP (NTPC) 1320 Applied Connectivity &LTA for

1244MW to WR

2 Surguja Power Pvt Ltd.

(IPP)

600 Applied for connectivity for 490MW,

LTA application to be submitted

3 Dwarkesh Energy Ltd.

(IPP)

1320 Applied for connectivity(for

1240.8MW, LTA application to be

submitted

Sub-total 3240

Out of these new projects of 3240MW, about 1244MW from Khargaon TPP is

proposed to be allocated to WR. In order to identify the need for transfer of

balance 2000MW power, it has been assumed that the same shall be allocated

to NR. Accordingly, total about 4000MW additional power need to be

transferred from WR to NR. With this, the power transfer requirement from WR

and ER projects to NR is as given below:



Total : 30900 MW

Balance demand of NR is being met through generation available in NR

(39,600 MW). This amounts to 50% of the Installed Generation Capacity of NR

(80,000 MW). The corresponding load generation balance is given below:

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4.0 Case Studies

A. Base Case

The power flow for the base case is given at Exhibit-1. The power flow in major

WR-NR corridors are as below:

Sl

No

Corridor Power Flow

1. Gwalior –Agra 765kV D/c line 2155 MW

2. Gwalior – Jaipur 765kV D/c line 2105 MW

3. Champa – Kurukshetra HVDC bi-pole line 6000 MW

4. Jabalpur - Orai – Aligarh 765kV D/c line 2343 MW

It may be seen from the study results that all the corridors are considerably

loaded. We therefore need new corridor for transfer of additional power to NR.

B. Additional 4000 MW power transfer from WR to NR to NR

With the additional power transfer requirement of 4000MW from WR to NR as

explained above, following new transmission system has been proposed which

consists of new NR-WR corridor along with transmission system for evacuation

of power from Dwarkesh Energy Ltd. (DEL)(1320 MW) and Khangaon

TPP(1320 MW) Generation projects :

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Associated transmission system of Khargaon TPP and DEL

Generation projects :

Dedicated Tr. System of Khargaon (1320 MW)


Dedicated Tr. System of Dwarkesh (1320 MW)

DEL TPP Swithcyard – Khandwa pool 400kV D/c (Quad) line

Common Transmission System of Khargaon and Dwarkesh




Common Strengthening System

Indore(WR) – Chittorgarh (NR) 765kV D/c line

System study considering the above system is enclosed at Exhibit-2. The

power flow in major NR-WR corridors is given below:

Sl

No

Corridor Power Flow

1. Gwalior –Agra 765kV D/c line 2678 MW

2. Gwalior – Jaipur 765kV D/c line 2284 MW

3. Champa – Kurukshetra HVDC bi-pole line 6000 MW

4. Jabalpur – Orai – Aligarh 765kV D/c line 2729 MW

5. Indore – Chittorgarh 765kV D/c line 1979 MW

The study result shows considerable power flow in the interregional corridors

including about 2000MW flow in the proposed Indore – Chittorgarh 765kV D/c

line.

5.0 Conclusion

Following transmission system has been identified for transfer of additional

4000MW power from various generation projects in WR as well as for

evacuation of power from Khargaon TPP (1320 MW) and DEL (1320 MW)

generation projects:

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Common Transmission System of Khargaon TPP and DEL




Indore – Chittorgarh 765kV D/c line

Note: Khargone TPP and DEL generation project is to be pooled at Khandwa

pool s/s

Common Strengthening System

Indore(WR) – Chittorgarh (NR) 765kV D/c line

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Annexure -1

LIST OF PARTICIPANTS DURING THE 20TH

MEETING OF WR CONSTITUENTS REGARDING

CONNECTIVITY & LTA APPLICATIONS IN WR HELD ON 17/02/2015 AT MULTI-PURPOSE

HALL, POWER GRID TOWNSHIP, SECTOR-43, GURGAON.

S.No. Name Designation Fax No/E-mail

CEA

1. Awdhesh Kr. Yadav Dir. (SP&PA) [email protected]

2. Veerendra Nath .M AD-1 [email protected]

POWERGRID/CTU

3. Seema Gupta COO (CTU) [email protected]

4. Ashok Pal AGM (CTU) [email protected]

5. Manju Gupta AGM (RC) [email protected]

6. Dilip Rozekar DGM (CTU) [email protected]

7. Bhaskar Wagh Sr. Engineer (CTU-Planning)

[email protected]

8. Ajay Dahiya Sr. Engineer (CTU-Planning)

[email protected]

9. Pratyush Singh Engineer (CTU-Planning)

[email protected]

WRLDC /POSOCO

10. Pushpa Seshadri Chief Manager [email protected]

11. Vivek Pandey Chief Manager [email protected]

MPPTCL

12. M.K.Jaiswal S.E [email protected]

MPPMCL

13. Pramod Chowdhary AGM [email protected]

14. M. P. Chincholkar CGM [email protected]

GETCO/GUVNL

15. Venu Birapee Ex. Engineer [email protected]

16. Dipak H. Patel DE(STU) [email protected]

MSETCL

17. N. R. Sonkavday SE (STU) [email protected]

CSPTCL

18. Dharam Singh Bhagat

ACE

19. D. K. Chawda SE(C & P) [email protected]

NTPC Ltd.

20. S. S. Mishra AGM (Elect) [email protected]

21. V.K Jain DGM (Comm.) [email protected]

22. Rajesh Jain DGM [email protected]

DB Power Ltd

23. Prashant Panda Sr. Vice President [email protected]

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S.No. Name Designation Fax No/E-mail

24. Sanjay Jadhav DGM [email protected]

MB Power Ltd

25. Ravi Arya President [email protected]

26. Manoj Rastogi GM [email protected]

27. V. Mittal Advisor [email protected]

28. Abhishek Gupta AGM [email protected]

Solar Energy Corporation of India Ltd

29. Atulya Kumar Naik Addl. GM(Power System)

[email protected]

30. Shibasish Das Dy. Manager (Power System)

[email protected]

PTC

31. Hiranmay De Sr. VP [email protected]

32. K C Agarwal VP [email protected]

33. R. C. Chaudhary Advisor [email protected]

KSK Mahanadi Power Corp Ltd

34. C. Narasimha Manager [email protected]

35. Sudarshan B Reddy [email protected]

Sintex Power / Shirpur Power Ltd

36. Manven Dubey V.P [email protected]

37. Niraj Chandershekar GM [email protected]

Dwarkesh Energy Ltd.

38. Shailendra Kumar Sr. Manager (Engg.)

[email protected]

TRN Energy (P) Ltd.

39. H M Jain Sr. VP

40. V K Chadha GM [email protected]

Maruti Clean Coal & Power Ltd.

41. V K Chadha GM [email protected]

Adani Power

42. V K Prasher Advisor (Tr) [email protected]

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