Reliance Power intends to initiate a gas-fired power project with 7,480 megawatts (MW) of generation capacity, which is expected to cost around INR200 billion – INR250 billion. The power plant construction at Dadri is a two phased project, with the first phase, through four or five gas turbines, expected to generate 3,600 MW of power.
The Dadri project has received all clearances, including clearances from environmental clearance and water linkages. The company also owns approximately 2,000 acres at the project site.
As directed by the court, RIL has to supply 28 million metric standard cubic metres per day (mmscmd) of gas to the company’s fuel transportation company, Reliance Natural Resources from its Krishna-Godavari (K-G) basin. If supplied, Reliance power could run a 7,000MW gas-based power plant.
Previously, the company, with BHEL, GE, and other gas turbine manufacturers, had negotiations to supply turbines, boilers and generators (TBGs) for the project. Once the order is placed, it would take 9-11 months to receive the equipment. The project would begin by 2011 or 2012, once the equipment is delivered.
For the first phase of the project which is expected to cost around INR120 billion, the company would raise 25% as equity.
Once ensured with the gas supply, the company at Dadri would start three 4,000-Mw coal-based ultra mega power projects (UMPPs) at Sasan, Krishnapatanam and Tilaya.
