Ratnagiri gas and power company resumes operation

Mumbai, May 1 (UNI) The Ratnagiri Gas and Power Private Ltd (RGPPL) has commissioned the first gas turbine from the plant's block 2 module and is hoping to generate 100 MW of electricity on a 24 hour basis from today.

RGPPL Chairman and Managing Director Chandan Roy told UNI that the module comprises two gas turbines and one steam turbine. The commisioned turbine is known as 'GT-2A' and the synchronisation of the entire plant will be completed by the mid of May.

The process is for commissioning the second gas turbine and the steam turbine, he said.

As per the schedule between May 5-11, about 300 MW would be produced and the generation will gradually increase to about 630 MW by the middle of May, he added.

According to sources in Mahavitaran, state's power distribution company, state government will purchase the power at Rs 4.25 paise per unit.

The fuel being used is Naphta, the sources added.

The fuel was lying at the plant site since the project was winded up in 2002. The fuel could be of use for RGPPL for about 50-55 days sources added.

The generation of 100 MW power from RGPPL will bring slight relief to the acute power crisis in the state which is the sole buyer of RGPPL power at present.

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