November 20, 2008

CM calls for expediting pending projects of AP Genco

It is reported that Dr YS Rajasekhara Reddy CM of Andhra Pradesh while reviewing the power situation in the State ahead of the foundation stone laying ceremony of 2x800 MW Sri Damodaram Sanjeeviah Thermal Power Station at Krishnapatnam by Ms Sonia Gandhi UPA Chairperson on July 17th directed AP Genco, which is adding about 8,860 MW in 4 years, to expedite the pending projects.

Dr Reddy said that state is focusing on long term strategies for power generation. He said that “Scanty rainfall this season has resulted in acute shortage of power in the State. Therefore, the Government’s focus is on long term strategies in power sector.”

Mr Ajay Jain MD of Genco AP said that all the thermal generating stations in the State are currently running at full capacity and efforts are under way to complete new projects as per targeted deadlines.

The daily demand for power has shot up to 198 million units a day as against 145 million units to 160 million units in 2007.