23rd July, 2003
Ministry of Power  


NTPC POWER PLANT AT KAYAMKULAM


RAJYA SABHA

National Thermal Power Corporation proposes to expand its existing 350 MW naphtha-fired Combined Cycle Power Plant at Kayamkulam by adding 1950 MW Capacity (nominal) in Stage-II based on LNG/natural gas as fuel.

The Detailed Feasibility Report for the project at an estimated cost of Rs.7584.51 crore (3rd quarter 2002 price level) has been prepared. NTPC has initiated the process of International Competitive Bidding for supply of Liquified Natural Gas/Gas for Kayamkulam.

This information was given by Smt. Jayawanti Mehta, Minister of State for Power in a written reply to a question by Shri N.K.Premchandran in Rajya Sabha today.