December 02, 2008

Revised DPR for Talong hydro power project

It is reported that as the detailed project report prepared by Central Electricity Authority for the 160 MW Talong hydro electric power plant in East Kameng district of Arunachal Pradesh has insufficient data, a revised DPR is likely to be prepared.

The project being implemented by North Eastern Electric Power Corporation will develop the project on build, own, operate and transfer basis. The power unit, to be built at a cost of INR 900 crore, will be funded through a 70% debt component and the balance through equity. The project is to be commissioned by end of 2011.

It has appointed GMR Energy as the build, own, operate and transfer contractor for the project. GMR Energy has already signed a MoU with the Arunachal Pradesh government for the project. The agreement entails implementation, operation and maintenance of the proposed power project on River Kemeng in Seppa district.