‘4,000 MW power station will be eco-friendly’

The 4,000 MW super critical power station to be set up in Ramagundam coal belt region will be the most modern and efficient in the country, says R.K. Srivastava, Executive Director of NTPC Ramagundam.

In a freewheeling interview, Mr. Srivastava shared his ideas on the new project and on the NTPC Limited.

What are the specialties of the proposed new power projects in Ramagundam?

This project would be one of the most efficient and environment-friendly thermal power stations in the country. We are proposing to construct chimneys which will be tallest in the country (more than 275 meters). While other stations have efficiency of 36 to 38 per cent, the new plants would have efficiency of 40 per cent and consumes less coal.

What would be the share of Telangana in the new power projects?

Telangana would get 85 per cent of the power generated in the proposed new 4,000 MWs at Ramagundam.

How about coal supply to the new plants?

SCCL is currently doing well, but it has to live up to the expectations of the State government and increase its coal production to meet the growing demand.

How much coal is required for this power station and what about availability of water?

This new super crucial power station requires 20 million tones of coal per annum. We have adequate water with the Sripada Yellampalli project in the vicinity. Presently, we are drawing 6.5 tmc of water for the 2600 MWs power station.