Thermal Power Expansion Project Presents Unresolved FGD Choice

Thermal power expansion project stakeholders can review MSPGCL’s regulatory reply for the 660 MW Bhusawal Unit 6. The stated project total reached Rs 6,924.17 crore, compared with a Rs 4,548 crore DPR. The Thermal power expansion project filing revises all post-COD additional expenditure to Rs 1,173.62 crore. It also contains an Rs 18.08 crore mismatch between stated total cost and the sum of COD capital cost and cut-off-date additions. EnergylineIndia.com notes that Thermal power expansion project expenditure includes Rs 808.30 crore for FGD, SCR and associated boiler modifications. MSEDCL must choose whether FGD should be completed with capital and operating costs or stopped while retaining sunk fixed cost. MSPGCL excluded Rs 10 crore of remaining FGD capex and future operating cost from the current petition. This Thermal power expansion project classified summary presents State electricity regulator review needs covering asset treatment, contractor liability, delays, liquidated damages and consumer impact.