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The 4th meeting of Eastern Region Power Committee (Transmission Planning)
(ERPCTP) was held on 23 rd July, 2021 through video conferencing. Minutes of the
meeting are enclosed herewith.
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List of addressee:
Member (PS), CEA welcomed the participants. After brief introduction of the
participants, he requested CE(PSPA-II), CEA to take up the agenda.
List of the participants is enclosed at Annexure-I.
1. Confirmation of the minutes of 3rd meeting of Eastern Region Power
Committee (Transmission Planning) (ERPCTP).
1.1 Director (PSPA-II), CEA stated that minutes of the 3rd meeting of Eastern
Region Power Committee (Transmission Planning) (ERPCTP) held on 09th Feb
2021 were circulated vide CEA letter No. CEA letter No. CEA-PS-12-
15/2/2018-PSPA-II Division-Part(1)/I/14953/2021 dated 01st April, 2021. No
comments were received from constituents on the minutes.
1.2 Minutes of 3rd meeting of ERPCTP were confirmed.
separate meeting will be held with OPTCL, Odisha SLDC, OPGC, ERPC and
ERLDC for short term planning to relieve these lines.
¾ Chief Engineer (PSPA-II), CEA stated that this operational issue may please
be resolved at ERPC forum. After the discussion at ERPC level, ERPC may
send the proposal with recommendations to include in the next meeting of
ERPCTP.
5.3 220 kV Patna-Sipara T/C line
¾ BSPTCL informed that the reconductoring of ckt-1 and ckt-2 of 220 kV Patna-
Sipara T/C line will be taken up after commissioning of 400kV Jakhanpur and
Naubatpur substations (expected by Dec, 2021) as these are feeding critical
load connected at Patna and shutdown will not be available. Accordingly, the
reconductoring work is expected to be completed by July, 2022.
5.4 220 kV Rajarhat-Newtown D/C and 220 kV Suhashgram- EMSS D/C lines
¾ Representative of WBSETCL stated that for relieving the 220 kV Rajarhat-
Newtown D/C and 220 kV Suhashgram- EMSS D/C, they have implemented
Rajarhat (POWERGRID) – New Town AA2 220 kV D/c, Rajarhat (PGCIL) –
Barasat/Jeerat 220 kV D/c and Subashgram (POWERGRID) – Baraipur 220 kV
D/c lines. But, due to RoW problem, New Town AA2 could not be completed.
¾ Barasat/Jeerat has been commissioned but the Rajarhat(PGCIL)-
Barasat/Jeerat 220 kV D/C line is still under implementation. To mitigate this N-
1 problem, they have started strengthening of 220 kV Rajarhat-Newtown AA3
D/C line with HTLS and will be completed by Dec, 2021. They have started
strengthening of 220 kV Rajarhat-Newtown AA2 D/C line with HTLS and will be
completed by Jan, 2022. Subashgram (PGCIL) – Baraipur 220 kV D/c line is
anti-theft charged from the Subhashgram side and the Baruipur substation is
under-construction which will be completed by Dec, 2021. Rajarhat
(POWERGRID) to Barasat 220 kV D/c line section has been commissioned and
the same would be extended up to Jeerat by Dec, 2021.
¾ For the summer peak scenario, the overload problem of the line is relieved by
bus splitting of 220 kV New Town AA3 bus with New Town AA3 load & Rajarhat
connected at one split bus and EMSS and Subhashgram connected at the other
split bus. Regarding 220 kV Suhashgram- EMSS D/C, SPS has been
implemented which will operate if the current is increased beyond 1500 A.
5.5 220 kV Muzaffarpur (PG)-Hazipur D/C and 220 kV Hazipur-Amnour D/C
lines:
¾ ERLDC stated that these lines are not N-1 compliant.
¾ BSPTCL stated that a new 220/132 kV substation at Garaul (2x160 MVA) has
been planned and 220 kV connectivity planned at 220 kV Muzaffarpur (PG)-
Garaul D/C will help with the issue. 220 kV Amnour- Muzaffarpur D/C line and
220 kV Amnour-Digha D/C will also result in better reliability. Garaul will be
commissioned by Dec 2021. It was also pointed out by BSPTCL that there has
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been delay in commissioning of Motihari 315 MVA 3rd ICT due to failure while
loading the downstream connectivity.
¾ POWERGRID informed that due to some damage in the 132 kV bus, the ICT
commissioning was delayed and will be rectified by two months. Same was
noted.
5.6 220 kV Gaya-(PG) -Bodhgaya D/C lines:
¾ ERLDC stated that these lines are not N-1 compliant.
¾ BSPTCL stated that all the132 kV lines will be commissioned by Aug, 2021.
LILO of 220 kV Gaya(PG)-Sonenagar D/C line at Chandauti has already been
charged. Due to problem faced in the entry of Bodhgaya, the LILO of 220 kV
Gaya (PG)- Chandauti D/C line at Bodhgaya is being delayed and will be
commissioned by Oct, 2021. Same was noted.
5.7 ICT Constraints:
¾ Representative of CTU stated that the additional ICT at 400/220 kV Ranchi is
yet to be allotted to implementing agency. Darbhanga 2x500 MVA ICTs will be
relieved after commissioning of Saharsa S/s by Aug, 2021.
¾ Regarding downstream network at Saharsa, BSPTCL stated that the 220 kV
Saharsa-Khagaria D/C line will be commissioned by Oct, 2021. Also, due to
severe RoW issue and flood situation, the 220 kV Saharsa - Begusarai D/C line
will be completed by Dec, 2021. Same was noted.
5.8 Over voltage constraints:
¾ Regarding 400 kV Barh, it was opined that the issue being operational in nature
and may be resolved at ERPC.
¾ Regarding high voltage at 400 kV New Dubri, Pandiabili and Mendhasal,
OPTCL informed that due to COVID situation, there has been a delay in
commissioning of reactors at New Dubri, Mendhasal and Meramundali S/s and
the same will be commissioned by Sept, 2021.
¾ Regarding 400 kV Kharagpur, Jeerat, Kolaghat, New PPSP, WBSETCL stated
that 4 nos. of 125 MVAR reactors have been planned at New Chanditala,
Kharagpur, Durgapur and Gokarna with target completion schedule of Dec,
2021. The already planned 2x125 MVAR bus reactor at New PPSP is yet to be
awarded and will be commissioned by Aug, 2022.
¾ Regarding 400 kV Bahrampur, Farakka NTPC and Sagardighi, ERLDC stated
that the overvoltage issue will be resolved if the Farakka TPS and Sagardighi
TPS absorb the reactive power as per their reactive capability curve. He also
informed that the overvoltage problem was observed at Behrampur side due to
antitheft charging of 2nd ckt of 400 kV Bheramara-Behrampur D/C. After
charging from both sides the overvoltage problem will not be seen like before.
ERLDC to take up this issue with ERPC.
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¾ It was suggested that CTU and ERLDC may study overload issues in ER grid
and suggest remedial measures including planning of reactors. This will then
be taken up in ERPCTP.
6.5 ERLDC stated that there are 3 ICTs at Durgapur(PG) but two outgoing lines.
Further, loading on these lines have significantly reduced after commissioning
of ICTs at DSTPS and drawal lines at 220kV. Therefore, they suggested
WBSETCL to explore the possibility for taking in-feed from Durgapur(PG)
which is very near to Bidhannagar.
6.6 After discussion, members agreed for the following:
(a) Till the 3rd ICT at Bidhanagar is commissioned, the tie line 220 kV Waria-
Bidhanagar D/C will be kept in operational condition. After commissioning
of ICT, the tie line will be opened and will be utilized in case of emergency.
(b) WBSETCL will identify implementation of new 220kV D/C line from
Durgapur (POWERGRID) to improve power supply scenario in Durgapur
and Bidhan Nagar areas.
(c) WBSETCL to send their detailed proposal of 220 kV Asansol-Maithon (PG)
D/C line to CEA for discussion in the next meeting of ERPCTP.
7.2 He also stated that in the 3rd meeting of ERPCTP, ERLDC reported the
constraint of high loading of 400 kV Maithon-B – Raghunathpur line therefore,
the proposal of DVC may affect power flow in various lines and the fault level
at Bidhan Nagar. The issue was discussed in the joint study meeting held on
14.06.2021 wherein it was agreed that the scheme proposed by DVC will
resolve the issue of N-1 reliability criteria in 220 kV Maithon-Dhanbad D/C and
220 kV Maithon-Kalyaneshwari D/C lines.
7.3 DVC informed that the proposal will be completed in 18 months’ time (Dec,
2022).
7.4 Representative of CTUIL presented system studies wherein it was found that
the DVC proposal also relieves the high loading issue of 400 kV Maithon-RTPS
D/C line.
7.5 After deliberations, members agreed for the following Intra-state scheme to be
implemented by DVC by Dec, 2022:
(a) Establishment of 220kV infrastructure at existing Raghunathpur Thermal
Power Station (RTPS) along with associated lines.
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8. Line Reactor in Biharsharif – Lakhisarai 400kV D/c line and new bus
reactor at Biharsharif
8.1 Representative of CTUIL stated that Biharsharif – Lakhisarai 400kV line is
about 89km and with 420kV, 50MVAr switchable line reactor at Biharsharif end,
the line is about 84% compensated. Biharsharif – Sasaram 400kV line is about
210km and with 420kV 50MVAr switchable line reactor at Biharsharif end &
420kV, 63MVAr switchable line reactor at Sasaram end, the line is about 81%
compensated. From studies it is observed that the said 2x50MVAr switchable
line reactors at Biharsharif end are not required for line operation purposes.
Upon splitting of Biharsharif 400kV bus, the section-A has 2x125MVAr +
1x50MVAr bus reactors and the section-B has 1x80MVAr bus reactor. In last
one year, bus voltage in section-B is generally observed to be on higher side
with maximum being about 422kV and average being 406kV. Further, the
50MVAr line reactor (proposed to be decommissioned) associated with
Biharsharif – Lakhisarai ckt-2 is also on section-B. Thus, considering system
voltages, proposed decommissioning of 50MVAr switchable line reactor and
contingency of existing 80MVAr bus reactor, it is proposed to install a new
420kV, 125MVAr bus reactor at Biharsharif in bus section-B. POWERGRID
has confirmed regarding availability of space for the same.
8.2 Chief Engineer (PSPA-II) inquired about the length of the Biharsharif (A)-
Sasaram ckt-1 line on which one 50 MVAR switchable line reactor is
connected.
8.3 Representative of POWERGRID stated that the length of the 400 kV
Biharsharif (A)- Sasaram ckt-1 line is 210 km long. He informed that the 50
MVAR switchable line reactor was originally connected at 400 kV Biharsharif-
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Lakhisarai line, but after bus splitting at Biharsharif, the reactor was shifted to
bus section (A) to the line going to Sasaram.
8.4 It was observed that the 50 MVAR switchable line reactor at bus section (A) to
the line going to Sasaram may be required for energising the line. If the line is
energised from the Sasaram end, a rise of 12-14 kV is seen at the Biharsharif
end. Therefore, the reactor of 50 MVAR is needed at Biharsharif end. The 125
MVAR bus reactor is needed in addition to the 2x50 MVAR switchable line
reactor at Biharsharif for bus voltage control.
8.5 ERLDC presented the voltage duration curve at Biharsharif (A) and Biharsharif
(B) and stated that the voltage level during the month of April, May and June
2021 did not go beyond 420 kV. However, it was seen that the voltage was
seen going below 390 MW at few times at both the split buses of Biharsharif.
8.6 Chief Engineer (PSPA-II), CEA stated that as seen from the voltage duration
curve shown by ERLDC, it is clear that the 50 MVAR switchable line reactors
are needed at both the buses. Without them the voltage at both the split buses
at Biharsharif will go up. Therefore, the issue has to be studied keeping in mind
the Biharsharif and Varanasi configuration for reactors planning.
8.7 After deliberations, the issue was referred for joint study. Outcome of the
studies will be put up before ERPCTP in next meeting.
out in such a manner that in case of major issue in Teesta-IV switchyard, the
LILO can be bypassed in minimum time.
9.3 Representative of CTUIL stated that subsequent to grant of Connectivity on 01-
01-2021, NHPC Ltd. signed the Transmission Agreement on 02/03/2021, but
they failed to submit the Construction Bank Guarantee as per CERC
Connectivity Regulations within stipulated time even after multiple reminders.
Accordingly, CTUIL vide letter dated 23-06-2021 has revoked the Connectivity
granted to NHPC Ltd. for its Teesta-IV HEP.
9.4 NHPC stated that they have not received Forest Clearance Phase-II for Teesta-
IV. Therefore, their project timeline is not certain. They would again approach
for connectivity once the project advances.
9.5 Members noted the same.
10.4 POWERGRID stated that the existing LR is 10-year-old and the new LR with
ester oil will have regulatory life of 20 years. He also confirmed that O&M
charges will not be levied for this project. They will also keep the existing LR
as spare for Maithon.
10.5 Members agreed with the suggestion of CE (PSPA-II), CEA that POWERGRID
may approach CERC for regulatory and commercial issues. Also for
operational issues, POWERGRID may approach ERPC.
They opined that the existing system of LILO at Angul may be kept for
emergency use.
11.5 After deliberations, the ERPC proposal could not be agreed.
OPTCL i.e., STU of Odisha which may provide power to DISCOM of Odisha
for Dulanga mines.
12.7 CTUIL stated that dual connectivity of ISTS and states for same capacity is not
allowed as per regulations.
12.8 OPTCL stated that they are implementing an upcoming lipdipada S/s which is
around 15 km from these mines and connectivity can be given from this
substation.
12.9 Members did not agree for proposed drawl arrangement at 33 kV level for
Dulanga mines and suggested that NTPC may approach OPTCL for
connectivity and drawal of power for its Dulanga mines from the upcoming
Lipdipada (OPTCL) substation to meet their mining load.
13.2 He also added that a meeting was held with CTUIL, NLDC, ERLDC and
Railways on 07th June, 2021 under chairmanship of Member (PS), CEA. In the
meeting it was opined that Railways being government organization and having
responsibility to construct electricity supply line under Railways Act, they may
not require to submit connectivity application under regulations of CERC.
However, other requirements of connectivity like equipment information,
connectivity agreement etc need to be signed by Railways as per Central
Electricity Authority (Technical Standards for Connectivity to the Grid)
Regulations, 2007 and amendments thereof.
13.3 Railways stated that Eastern Dedicated Freight Corridor project is a Greenfield
project and is to be commissioned by 2022. He requested that connectivity
from ISTS may be allowed at the earliest.
13.4 CTUIL stated that though the Railways need not apply for connectivity,
however, ICT loading at Sasaram where Bihar is drawing power needs to be
seen. If adequate margin is available for Bihar keeping in mind their load
growth, this proposal may be agreed for Railways to draw power from
Sasaram.
13.5 Member Secretary, ERPC stated that the Sasaram (Pusauli) was originally
designed for Bihar state to cater the load growth of Bihar. If there is spare
capacity at Sasaram (Pusauli) after satisfying the requirement of Bihar state,
then Railways may be given connectivity at Sasaram (Pusauli).
13.6 Bihar stated that Railways load projection is 20 MW which will increase to
maximum 60 MW by 2030. As the thermal limit of 220 kV D/C line is around
400 MW, giving connectivity from two 220 kV bays for a load of 20-30 MW of
Railway is underutilization of the national asset. Also, the space available at
Sasaram (Pusauli) is limited and it cannot be extended for constructing
additional bays. If two bays are blocked by Railways for 20-30 MW of load,
Bihar will not be able to connect to Sasaram (Pusauli) in future to cater to the
demand due to load growth. To save the blocking space at ISTS S/s and to
avoid underutilization of 220 kV bays at Sasaram (Pusauli), Bihar has already
proposed for connectivity from their newly constructed Karmnasa S/s which is
near to Sasaram. They have assured that Railways will be given uninterrupted
reliable power to Railways from Karmnasa.
13.7 Member (PS), CEA stated that in case of connectivity to Railways from
Kramnasa the power drawl by railway would be through 220 kV and the loading
would be around 20-30 MW. As such the utilisation of the bays would remain
the same even it is through Karamnasa. He stated that Railways being
government organization and having responsibility to construct electricity
supply line under Railways Act, the connectivity to Railways cannot be denied.
Also, Railways have commercial reason for not taking power from Bihar.
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13.8 Bihar stated that Railways can construct electric supply lines as they are
empowered from Railways Act. But connecting with ISTS needs to be agreed
in ERPCTP. Further, blocking of 220 kV bays at Sasaram (Pusauli) which was
constructed to cater the demand of Bihar for a load of 20-30 MW is gross
underutilisation of assets.
13.9 Railways stated that their ISTS connectivity will not affect Bihar. He added that
they have sought for ISTS connectivity to save the STU charges which would
be levied if they are connected to state network. Also, Railways have already
been granted connectivity to ISTS in Abdullahpur, Auraiya, Naini and Dadri.
13.10 NLDC stated that a formal application for connectivity has not been made to
CTUIL. The connection agreement and other technical details are pre-requisite
for any connection to ISTS. CTU is already signing connection agreement
elsewhere, Railways should have already applied to CTUIL directly. He asked
that whether DFCCIL is a separate entity or Railways would be the ultimate
consumer of power or Railways.
13.11 CTUIL stated that CERC in its order in petition no. 197/MP/2015 dated 05-11-
2015 has mentioned that the “42. … Indian Railways is an authorized entity to
distribute and supply electricity in connection with the working of the Railways
under the Railways Act, the petitioner shall be entitled for grant of open access
in connection with the working of Railways as per provisions applicable to
distribution licensee”. As such under CERC Connectivity Regulations, 2009
and its amendment thereof there is no provision for a distribution licensee to
apply for Connectivity in ISTS. Further, it has been observed in the order that
“40. … so far as Indian Railways are concerned, they will be governed by the
provisions of the Railways Act for constructing transmission lines and
distribution installations for the purpose of supply of power to the Railways
without having to take any licence from the appropriate Commission for
transmission or distribution of electricity. In other words, the Indian Railways
can be treated as authorized entity under the Railways Act for carrying out
transmission and distribution activities for ensuring supply of power in
connection with working of the Railways.”. Thus, connectivity application may
not be required from Indian Railways. However, before physical connection
with ISTS the Connection Agreement with Railways can be signed. Also,
Railways will have to apply separately for transmission access after getting
connected to ISTS.
13.12 Railways stated that DFCCIL is a CPSU fully owned by Railways to carry out
the freight business. Railways have an agreement with DFCCIL that, Railways
will pay the traction charges on behalf of DFCCIL and the network of DFCCIL
will be used by Indian Railways. The complete revenue of DFCCIL goes to
Indian Railways.
13.13 Chief Engineer (PSPA-II), CEA stated that as per the communication received,
the connectivity is being sought by Railways to meet their own load. Therefore,
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13.21 CTUIL confirmed that the charges of the ICTs are distributed in ratio of the
bays. Therefore, the charges of ICTs will be shared by railways after getting
connected and Bihar will be relieved of ICT charges.
13.22 Chief Engineer (PSPA-II), CEA summarised the discussion as following:
(1) It appears that as per extant laws/regulations, the Railways need not apply
for connectivity to CTUIL. However, they may have to sign connection
agreement with CTUIL, if agreed by ERPCTP.
(2) Sasaram S/s has two 400/220 kV ICTs and there is no space for 3 rd ICT
as told by Bihar and POWERGRID. Also, six (6) number of 220 kV bays
can be accommodated in Sasaram, out of which, four (4) bays are being
used by Bihar and remaining two are being proposed for connection to
Railways.
(3) Bihar has stated that as the load of Railways is 20-30 MW, it will be the
wastage of the already limited space.
(4) Bihar under the new regulation will pay for the ICTs and outgoing bays
provided Railways applies under LTA in which case the charges will be
divided in the ratio of bays.
(5) ISTS is created as a common facility for all and all have equal rights.
Railways and Bihar and all other countries are free to fulfil and safeguard
their commercial interests.
(6) Bihar’s present drawl is around 450 MW from the 2x500 MVA ICT at
Sasaram and as such presently N-1 compliance is met. If Railways get
connected, Bihar cannot draw more power from their S/s. This situation,
however, may improve with commissioning of Buxar TPS in future (2025-
26). Bihar has also suggested that a load flow study may be done to see
the effect of Railways getting connected at Sasaram along with load
growth of Bihar.
(7) The decision of the committee should be through consensus as per
practices.
13.23 Member (PS), CEA stated that the Bihar has four (4) lines from Sasaram and
loading of 450 MW. Therefore, with N-1 reliability, Bihar can only draw up to 50
MW more from this substation as space for expansion is not available. If
Railways connects to Karamnasa then also the lines will be underutilized.
Further, Bihar does not have any immediate power requirement and there is
some capacity available for future load growth. If any requirement arises in
near future, system will be planned to cater the load growth of Bihar. He
suggested that connectivity to Railways at Sasaram may be given.
13.24 As suggested by Member (PS), CEA, the ISTS connectivity for Railways from
Sasaram (Pusauli) through 220 kV D/C line along with associated line bays at
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14.4 Further, in the 25th Connectivity and LTA meeting of ER held on 28-05-2021,
one no. of Connectivity application (no. 1200003207) for grant of 500MW
Connectivity to Teesta VI HEP (4x125MW) in Pamphok, Sikkim of M/s Lanco
Teesta Hydro Power Limited (LTHPL), subsidiary of NHPC Limited, was
discussed and agreed to grant connectivity with the following dedicated
system:
Teesta VI HEP – Rangpo (POWERGRID) 220kV D/c line with twin moose
conductor (conductor temp. 85°C) along with associated line bays at both ends:
Under the scope of generation developer.
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14.5 CTU vide letter dated 01.01.2021 had intimated about the connectivity granted
to NHPC for its upcoming Teesta-IV HEP (520MW) through LILO of Teesta-III
HEP – Rangpo 400kV D/c (Quad) line at Teesta-IV HEP (to be built under
ISTS). Subsequent to grant of Connectivity, NHPC Ltd. signed the
Transmission Agreement on 02/03/2021 for taking up the system under ISTS,
but they failed to submit the Construction Bank Guarantee (26 Cr.) as per
CERC Connectivity Regulations within stipulated time even after multiple
reminders. Accordingly, CTUIL vide letter dated 23-06-2021 has revoked the
said Connectivity granted to NHPC Ltd. for its Teesta-IV HEP.
14.6 Members noted the same.
15.3 POWERGRID informed that Dikchu pool - Singhik line along with its LILO at
Dikchu HEP and Legship Poll substation is under implementation in
Comprehensive Scheme of Sikkim and is expected to be completed by
December 2021.
15.4 Members noted the information.
16. Status of downstream 220kV or 132kV network by STUs from the various
commissioned and under-construction ISTS substations
16.1 Director (PSPA-II), CEA stated that downstream network of various
commissioned and under-construction ISTS substations in ER is being
implemented by STUs. He requested the constituents to regularly update the
status to PSPM division of CEA. The status as available with PSPM division is
enclosed at ANNEXURE-VII.
Director (PSPA-II), CEA stated that as per ToR-VI of the committee, the
committee have to review and facilitate construction of inter-regional grid
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strengthening scheme. However, MoP vide OM dated 20th May, 2021 amended
ToR of NCT. This OM also mention that:
“The Regional Power Committees (Transmission Planning) can make
meaningful recommendations only regarding their own Region. They cannot
decide on transfers across region.”
In compliance of the above OM, it was agreed to drop this agenda.
Additional Agenda
18.3 Chief Engineer (PSPA-II), CEA opined that Mermundali-A and Mermundali-B
are not to be connected in normal circumstances and only to be used in case
of outage of Mermundali-B. Therefore, OPTCL may Loop-In from GMR-
Meramundali-B and the Loop-Out from Meramundali-B to Meramundali-A may
be omitted. This would result saving of one bay at Meramundali-B and in case
of eventuality at Meramundali-B, the S/s could be by-passed by jumpering
arrangements at LILO point.
18.4 Members agreed with the suggestion of Chief Engineer (PSPA-II), CEA.
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19. LILO of 132 kV Sahupuri (220 kV)- Karmnasa (Bihar) Ckt-II at 132 kV
Chandauli (Chandauli) S/s-Agenda item from UPPTCL.
19.1 Representative of UPPTCL stated that in the 3 rd NRPCTP meeting held on
09.02.2021, members had agreed to the proposal of UPPTCL for LILO of 132
kV Sahupuri (220 kV)-Karmnasa (Bihar) ckt-II at 132 kV Chandauli S/s. It was
suggested to UPPTCL to get the proposal ratified in ERPC(TP) meeting as 132
kV Sahupuri (220 kV)-Karmnasa (Bihar) is an inter-regional line. He added that
UPPTCL has also sought NOC from BSPTCL which has not yet been granted.
19.2 He further stated that 132 kV Chandauli (U.P.) S/s is being fed by LILO of 132
kV Sahupuri (220 kV)-Karmnasa (Bihar) ckt-I. He informed that generally, there
is no power flow at 132 kV Sahupuri (220 kV)-Karmnasa (Bihar) ckt-II. In
emergency, UPPTCL can withdraw only 15-20 MW power from Karmnasa
(Bihar) at 132 kV S/s Chandauli (U.P.). To ensure reliable power supply to 132
kV S/s Chandauli, LILO of 132 kV Sahupuri (220 kV)-Karmnasa (Bihar) ckt-II
is proposed by UPPTCL.
20.4 Chief Engineer (PSPA-II), CEA asked about operation of 220 kV Daltonganj-
Latehar line and length of line after the arrangement.
20.5 Superintending Engineer, ERPC stated that 220kV Latehar to Daltonganj
transmission line is yet to be commissioned, 400kV Latehar S/s is not ready.
He also stated that the said transmission line is idle charged from 132kV
Latehar S/s and presently not connected to Daltonganj S/s. He further stated
that 220/132/33 KV Chatra S/s (JUSNL) is ready since last 4 years and being
back charged with 33kV, therefore temporary connectivity at 220kV level from
location no. 7 of 220 kV Latehar-Daltonganj line may be considered.
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20.6 Representative of JUSNL stated that the total length of line from Daltonganj to
Chatra would be 143 km.
20.7 On enquiry by Director (PSPA-II), CEA, representative of JUSNL stated that
both the circuits would be connected to Chatra.
20.8 After deliberations, following were agreed:
(a) The existing 220 kV Latehar- Daltonganj (PGCIL) D/C line will be
disconnected from Latehar end (Location no.-7) and connected to 220 kV
D/C Latehar-Chatra (Location 72/1) to form 220 kV Daltonganj-Chatra
(JUSNL) D/C line as temporary arrangement for charging of 220/132/33 KV
(2x150+2x50) MVA Grid Substation Chatra (Itkhori) JUSNL.
(b) The original planned arrangement need to be restored with commissioning
of 400/220/132 kV GSS, Latehar.
21. To provide 2nd source connectivity to the existing Grid Sub-station(GSSs)-
Agenda item by BSPTCL
21.1 Representative of BSPTCL stated that various 132/33 kV GSSs of are
operating in radial mode with single source connectivity. In case of outage of
these sources, the area becomes powerless for a longer period causing
inconvenience to the public. For supply of stable and quality power and to fulfil
N-1 criteria also he proposed to provide 2nd source connectivity to 20 number
of substations.
21.2 Chief Engineer (PSPA-II), CEA stated that the agenda was received very late
and could not be examined/studied.
21.3 It was agreed that the agenda will be discussed in next meeting after Joint
Studies.
22. To provide 2nd circuit stringing of the existing GSSs- Agenda item by BSPTCL
22.1 Representative of BSPTCL stated that there are thirteen 132/33 kV GSSs of
BSPTCL are operating with single circuit of transmission lines strung over
double circuit towers (DCSS). In case of outage of these single circuit lines, the
area becomes powerless for a longer period causing inconvenience to the
public. For supply of stable and quality power and to avoid power interruptions,
he proposed to string second circuit on these transmission line towers.
22.2 Chief Engineer (PSPA-II), CEA stated that the agenda was received very late
and could not be examined/studied.
22.3 It was agreed that the agenda will be discussed in next meeting after Joint
Studies.
23. Evacuation of Power from Kajra & Pipainti Solar Plants-Agenda item by BSPTCL
23.1 Representative of BSPTCL stated that BSP(G)CL is constructing two solar
plants viz. Pirapanti and Kajra, of 250 MW each. He further stated that to
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evacuate the power, proposed evacuation plan has been prepared by BSPTCL
which is as below:
a. 220 kV Kajra (Solar Plant) – Shekhopur-Sarai (BGCL) DCDS
23.2 Chief Engineer (PSPA-II), CEA stated that the agenda was received very late
and could not be examined/studied.
23.3 It was agreed that the agenda will be discussed in next meeting after Joint
Studies.
24. LILO of 220 kV Pusauli/Sasaram PG – Sahupuri (UP, NR), DCSS at Karamnasa
New- Agenda item by BSPTCL
24.1 Representative of BSPTCL stated that the LILO of 220 kV Pusauli/Sasaram
PG – Sahupuri (UP, NR), DCSS at Karamnasa New has already been agreed
in the 18th meeting of Standing Committee on Power System Planning of
Eastern Region held on 13.06.2016 at Kolkata. He informed that after getting
the approval from CEA work was started and line is ready for charging with
above LILO arrangement. The above line will supply power to new 220/132/33
kV GSS at Karamnasa (New) which is under final stage of commissioning.
24.2 He further stated that BSPTCL had requested ERLDC vide mail dt. 11.02.2021
to allow shutdown of above line to erect LILO tower for LILO of above line at
220/132/33 kV Karamanasa GSS (Dist: Kaimur, Bihar). All the requisite
information regarding above line were made available to ERLDC by SLDC,
Bihar. ERLDC, vide mail on dated 11.03.2021, informed that NLDC has
requested to submit the approval of NR Standing Committee for LILO of above
line. Further, UPPTCL had informed CEA and BSPTCL that LILO of 220 kV
Pusauli PG-Sahupuri DCSS at 220/132/33 kV Karamnasa New GSS shall be
permitted after the up-gradation of 220 kV Sahupuri to 400 kV level which is
tentatively expected to be completed by February, 2022.
24.3 As the scheme is already been agreed in the Standing Committee, BSPTCL
requested NLDC, ERLDC and UPPTCL to allow shutdown of the above line for
8 to 10 days so that above work can be completed on time.
24.4 Representative of UPPTCL stated that Shahupuri S/s is being supplied power
from three sources i.e., 220kV lines from Obra, Sarnath and Pusauli/Sasaram.
Sarnath link is already under long shutdown. In case of generation outage at
Obra TPS, shutdown of 220 kV line to Pusauli/Sasaram for implementing LILO
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work at Karmnasa GSS will make Sahupuri power deficit. He informed that up-
gradation of 220 kV Sahupuri to 400 kV level is under progress and is to be
completed by February, 2022. After commissioning of 400kV Sahupuri,
BSPTCL may avail the shutdown. He also stated that after approval of the
subject scheme in the 18th meeting of Standing Committee on Power System
Planning of Eastern Region, the matter needed to be discussed in Standing
Committee on Power System Planning of Northern Region however the matter
is yet to be discussed in the NRPC(TP) meeting.
24.5 Representative of BSPTCL stated that they will connect only 30 MW of load in
radial mode at Karmnasa GSS.
24.6 After deliberations, following was agreed:
(a) UPPTCL would send their consent for LILO of 220 kV Pusauli/Sasaram PG
– Sahupuri (UP, NR), DCSS at Karamnasa New to BSPTCL.
(b) The issue will be taken up in NRPC(TP).
25. Charging of LILO of 220 kV Pusauli (PG) to Sahupuri (UP, NR) Transmission line
at 220/132/33 kV GSS Karmnasa(New) – Communication arrangement- Agenda
item by BSPTCL
25.1 Representative of BSPTCL stated that as agreed in the 18th meeting of
Standing Committee of Eastern Region held on 19.08.2016, BSPTCL is
constructing LILO of 220 kV Pusauli(PG) to Sahupuri Transmission line at
220/132/33 kV GSS Karmnasa (New). However, for communication &
protection purpose following arrangement has to be done by BSPTCL :-
a) OPGW scheme between Pusauli (PG) and Karmnasa(New).
b) PLCC arrangement with earth-wire between Karmnasa (new) and Sahupuri.
For this PLCC panel of Sahupuri line has to be shifted from Pusauli(PG) to
Karmnasa(New) GSS.
25.2 He added that even after several pursuance, no consent was received from
POWERGRID.
25.3 CE (PSPA-II), CEA stated that a Standing Committee on Communication
Planning has already been constituted to deal with communication issues.
BSPTCL agreed to approach the committee on communication planning.
26.2 Members opined that the issue of BSPTCL is not in the purview of ToR of
ERPCTP. Accordingly, the agenda may be dropped.
27. Construction of 132 kV Amnour (BGCL) – Ekma DCDS, Panther- Agenda item by
BSPTCL
27.1 Representative of BSPTCL proposed for construction of 132 kV Amnour
(BGCL) – Ekma DCDS under the extension scheme of 132/33 kV Ekma GSS.
He also stated that the line has been constructed and they are seeking ex-post
approval of ERPCTP.
27.2 The members agreed to the proposal of BSPTCL, as a special case.
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Annexure-I
rd
3 meeting of Eastern Region Power Committee (Transmission Planning)
(ERPCTP) held on 23rd July 2021 through video conferencing
Sl.
Name Designation
No.
Central Electricity Authority (CEA)
1. Goutam Roy Member (PS)-In chair
2. Pardeep Jindal Chief Engineer (PSPA-II)
3. B.S. Bairwa Director(PSPA-II)
4. Suyash Ayush Verma Deputy Director(PSPA-II)
5. Manish Maurya Assistant Director(PSPA-II)
Eastern Regional Power Commission (ERPC)
6. N. S. Mondal Member Secretary
7. D.K. Bauri SE
8. P.P. Jena EE
9. Kumar Satyam AEE
CTUIL
10. Subir Sen COO (CTUIL)
11. Ashok Pal CGM (CTUIL)
12. Manish Ranjan Keshari Manager (CTUIL)
13. Shyam Sunder Goyal Manager (CTUIL)
14. Anupam Kumar Dy. Manager (CTUIL)
15. Abhilash Thakur Engineer (CTUIL)
POWERGRID
16. Rajesh Kumar ED (ER-II), POWERGRID
POSOCO
17. S.R. Narasimhan Director (System Operation)
18. D.K. Jain ED, ERLDC
19. Saurav Kumar Sahay CM
20. Gopal Mitra CGM
21. Rajeev Porwal GM
22. Nadim Ahmed DGM
23. Chandan Kumar Manager(SS)
24. Raj Protim Kundu Manager
25. Sourav Biswas Dy. Manager
BSPTCL
26. H.R. Panday Director(Proj)
27. Teja Pandey Director
28. A.K. Sinha Director (Technical)
29. Deepak Kumar Jha CE(P&E)
30. Bhaskar Sharma Consultant
BSPHCL
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Name Designation
No.
31. Rajdeep Bhattacharjee ESE (RE Kolkata)
JUSNL
32. Manoj Kumar Karmali ED(Operations)
33. Vasant Runda Director (Daltonganj)
OPTCL
34. B.K. Mehta Dir (Sys)
35. Sen Gupta CGM (Construction)
GRIDCO
36. S K Maharana DGM
Sikkim (E&PD)
37. Dinesh Kharel Chief Engineer
WBSETCL
38. P.K. Kundu CE, SLDC
39. R. Das CPD
40. Shouvik Banerjee SE(CPD)
DVC
41. Subodh Kumar Dutta ED (Sys)
42. Subrata Ghosh Chief Engineer (SPE)
43. Jayanta Dutta DCE(E), SPE
NTPC
44. Subhash Thakur Addl. GM(PE-E)
45. Rajesh Chauhan ED
NHPC
46. J. R. Choudhary ED (T&RE)
47. J. C. Sarkar GM (T&RE)
48. P.K. Das GM (E) Teesta-VI HEP
SECI
No representation
Railways
49. Manish Gupta ED (Railway Board)
UPPTCL
50. Anil Jain Director (Works & Projects)
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Annexure-II
Voltage
State/ Executing Transmission Circuit Length Commissioning
Level (in Quarter
Sector Agency Lines Type (Ckm) Month
KV)
Ranchi -
Medinipur
POWERGRID line (PM-JTL- 765 D/C 538 Feb-21 Q4
TBCB)
LILO of both
ckts. of
Chandithala -
Kharagpur at
POWERGRID Medinipur 400 D/C 148 Feb-21 Q4
(PM-JTL-
TBCB)
Darbhanga -
Sitamarhi
(New) line
POWERGRID (Ckt.-I) (Triple
Central 400 D/C 80 Mar-21 Q4
Snowbird)
Sector
(ERSS XXITL
- TBCB)
LILO of both
Ckts. of
Nabinagar-II -
Gaya (Q) line
POWERGRID
at Chandauti 400 D/C 6 Mar-21 Q4
(ERSS
XXITL-
TBCB)
Re-
Conducting
POWERGRID of Rangpo -
400 D/C 220 Mar-21 Q4
New Siliguri
line
Sitamarhi
(New) - Q1 of
POWERGRID Motihari line FY
400 D/C 171 Apr-21
2021-
(Triple 22
Snowbird)
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Voltage
State/ Executing Transmission Circuit Length Commissioning
Level (in Quarter
Sector Agency Lines Type (Ckm) Month
KV)
(ERSS
XXITL-TBCB)
Private
NIL
Sector
LILO of Joda- Q1 of
TTPS line at FY
Odisha OPTCL 220 D/C 29 May-21
Telkoi 2021-
22
Subashgram
(PG) - 220 D/C 64 Jan-21 Q4
Baruipur
West LILO of
WBSETCL
Bengal Arambag -
Rishra at N. 220 D/C 31 Mar-21 Q4
Chanditala
Transforma
Voltage Commiss-
State/ Executing tion
Substation/ ICTs Ratio ioning Quarter
Sector Agency Capacity
(kV/kV) Month
(MW/MVA)
Medinipur S/s (PM-
POWERGRID JTL -TBCB) 765/400 3000 Feb-21 Q4
Extn. at Rourkela
POWERGRID S/stn. (ICT-II) 400/220 315 Feb-21 Q4
ANNEXURE-III
Bihar 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
Jharkhand 420 130 0 0 0 550 550 550
Odisha 1740 2142 0 0 0 3882 3882 3882
Sikkim 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
West
7545 1062 0 0 0 8607 8607 9267
Bengal
Central
19710 1005 0 0 0 20715 26125 30325
Sector
Private 7667 1599 0 0 0 9266 9122 9239
Total 37082 5938 0 0 0 43020 48286 53263
ANNEXURE-IV
STATE FUEL PROJECT NAME Total Capacity Capacity 2022- SECTOR DEVELOPER
TYPE Capacity added to be 25
till added
March, during
2020 2020-
22(MW)
Bihar Coal Barauni TPS Extn. 250 250 Central NTPC
Bihar Coal Barh STPP-I 660 660 Central NTPC
Bihar Coal Barh STPP-I 660 660 Central NTPC
Bihar Coal Barh STPP-I 660 660 Central NTPC
Bihar Coal Jas Infra. TPS 660 Private JICPL
Bihar Coal Jas Infra. TPS 660 Private JICPL
Bihar Coal Jas Infra. TPS 660 Private JICPL
Bihar Coal Jas Infra. TPS 660 Private JICPL
Bihar Coal Nabi Nagar TPP 250 250 Central JV of NTPC &
Rly.
Bihar Coal New Nabi Nagar 660 State JV of NTPC &
TPP 660 BSPGCL
Bihar Coal New Nabi Nagar 660 660 State JV of NTPC &
TPP BSPGCL
Bihar Coal New Nabi Nagar 660 660 State JV of NTPC &
TPP BSPGCL
Bihar Coal Barauni TPS Extn. 250 250 Central NTPC
Bihar Coal Muzaffarpur TPS 195 195 Central NTPC
Bihar Coal Nabi Nagar TPP 250 250 Central JV of NTPC &
Rly.
Bihar Coal Nabi Nagar TPP 250 250 Central JV of NTPC &
Rly.
Bihar Coal Barh STPP II U-4 660 660 Central NTPC
Bihar Coal Barh STPP II U-5 660 660 Central NTPC
Bihar Coal Muzaffarpur TPS 195 195 Central NTPC
Bihar Coal Nabi Nagar TPP 250 250 Central JV of NTPC &
Rly.
Bihar Coal Barauni TPS 210 210 -210 Central NTPC
Bihar Coal Kahalgaon TPS 840 840 Central NTPC
Bihar Coal Kahalgaon TPS 1500 1500 Central NTPC
Bihar Coal Muzaffarpur TPS 220 220 -220 Central NTPC
Bihar Coal Buxar TPP 1320 1320 Central SJVNL
Jharkhand Hydro Maithon HPS (WB 63.2 63.2 Central DVC
as per PDM)
Jharkhand Hydro Panchet HPS 80 80 Central DVC
Jharkhand Hydro Subernrekha HPS 130 130 State Jharkhand
Urja Utpadan
Nigam Ltd.
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STATE FUEL PROJECT NAME Total Capacity Capacity 2022- SECTOR DEVELOPER
TYPE Capacity added to be 25
till added
March, during
2020 2020-
22(MW)
Jharkhand Coal Chandrapura 130 0 Central DVC
(DVC) TPS
Jharkhand Coal Chandrapura 260 0 Central DVC
(DVC) TPS
Jharkhand Coal Koderma TPS 500 500 Central DVC
Jharkhand Coal Matrishri Usha 270 Private Corporate
TPP Ph-I Power Ltd.
Jharkhand Coal Matrishri Usha 270 Private Corporate
TPP Ph-I . Power Ltd.
Jharkhand Coal Matrishri Usha 270 Private Corporate
TPP Ph-I . Power Ltd.
Jharkhand Coal Matrishri Usha 270 Private Corporate
TPP Ph-I . Power Ltd.
Jharkhand Coal Tori TPP 1800 Private Essar Power
Jharkhand Coal North Karanpura 660 Central NTPC
TPP 660
Jharkhand Coal North Karanpura 660 Central NTPC
TPP 660
Jharkhand Coal North Karanpura 660 Central NTPC
TPP 660
Jharkhand Coal Patratu TPS 315 State
Jharkhand Coal Patratu TPS 455 State
Jharkhand Coal Adhunik Power 540 540 Private APNRL
TPP U1,2
Jharkhand Coal Bokaro TPS 500 500 Central DVC
“A”EXP U-1
Jharkhand Coal Koderma TPP 500 500 Central DVC
Jharkhand Coal Bokaro TPS B 630 210 -210 Central DVC
Jharkhand Coal Chandrapura 500 500 Central DVC
(DVC) TPS
Jharkhand Gas Maithon GT(liq) 90 Central DVC
Jharkhand Coal Jojobera TPS 240 240 Private TATA POWER
Jharkhand Coal Maithon RB TPP 1050 1050 Private MAITHON
POWER
LIMITED
Jharkhand Coal Tenughat TPS 420 420 State
Jharkhand Coal Patratu TPS 2400 1600 Central PVUNL (JV of
NTPC & Govt.
800 of Jharkhand)
Odisha Coal Ind Barath (Utkal) 350 Private Ind Barath
TPP U2
Odisha Hydro Balimela HPS 510 510 State
Odisha Hydro Hirakund HPS 275.5 275.5 State
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STATE FUEL PROJECT NAME Total Capacity Capacity 2022- SECTOR DEVELOPER
TYPE Capacity added to be 25
till added
March, during
2020 2020-
22(MW)
Odisha Hydro Chiplima HPS 72 72 State
Odisha Hydro Machkund HPS 114.75 114.75 State
Odisha Hydro Rengali HPS 250 250 State
Odisha Hydro Upper Indravati 600 600 State
HPS
Odisha Hydro Upper Kolab HPS 320 320 State
Odisha Coal Darlipalli STPP 800 800 Central NTPC
Odisha Coal Darlipalli STPP 800 800 Central NTPC
Odisha Coal Ib valley TPP 1320 1320 State OPGCL
Odisha Coal KVK Nilanchal TPP 350 Private KVK Nilanchal
Odisha Coal KVK Nilanchal TPP 700 Private KVK Nilanchal
Odisha Coal Lanco Babandh 660 Private Lanco
TPP Babandh
Odisha Coal Lanco Babandh 660 Private LBP Ltd.
TPP
Odisha Coal Malibrahmani TPP 525 Private MPCL
Odisha Coal Malibrahmani TPP 525 Private MPCL
Odisha Coal Derang TPP 1200 1200 Private JIPL
Odisha Coal Ind Barath (Utkal) 350 350 Private Ind Barath
TPP U1 Power Ltd
Odisha Coal Kamalanga TPP 700 700 Private GMR Energy
Odisha Coal Kamalanga TPP U- 350 350 Private GMR
1 kamalanga
Energy ltd
Odisha Coal Ib valley TPS 420 420 State
Odisha Coal Sterlite TPP 1200 1200 Private
Odisha Coal Talcher (old ) TPS 240 240 -240 Central NTPC
Odisha Coal Talcher (old ) TPS 220 220 -220 Central NTPC
Odisha Coal Talcher STPS 3000 3000 Central NTPC
Odisha Coal Rourkela TPS Exp. 250 250 Central JV of NTPC &
SAIL
Sikkim Hydro Bhasmey 51 51 Private Gati
Infrastructure
Sikkim Hydro Dikchu 96 96 Private Sneha Kinetic
Power
Projects Pvt.
Ltd.
Sikkim Hydro Panan 300 Private Madhya
Bharat Power
Corporation
Ltd.
Sikkim Hydro Rangit-II HPS 66 66 Private SHPL
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STATE FUEL PROJECT NAME Total Capacity Capacity 2022- SECTOR DEVELOPER
TYPE Capacity added to be 25
till added
March, during
2020 2020-
22(MW)
Sikkim Hydro Rangit-IV HPS 120 Private Jal Power
Sikkim Hydro Rongnichu 96 96 Private MBPCL
Sikkim Hydro Tashiding 97 97 Private Shiga Energy
Pvt. Ltd.
Sikkim Hydro Teesta- III 1200 1200 Private Teesta Urja
Ltd
Sikkim Hydro Teesta V HPS 510 510 Central NHPC
Sikkim Hydro Teesta- VI 500 500 Central NHPC/LANCO
Sikkim Hydro Chujachen HEP 110 110 Private Gati
Infrastructure
Ltd.
Sikkim Hydro Jorethong Loop U- 96 96 Private DANS PVT.
1,2 LTD
Sikkim Hydro Rangit HPS 60 60 Central NHPC
West Bengal Coal DPL TPS 60 State DURGAPUR
PROJECTS
LIMITED
West Bengal Coal DPL TPS 220 State DURGAPUR
PROJECTS
LIMITED
West Bengal Coal DPL TPS 110 State DURGAPUR
PROJECTS
LIMITED
West Bengal Coal India Power TPP 150 150 Private Haldia Energy
Ltd.
West Bengal Coal India Power TPP 150 150 Private Haldia Energy
Ltd.
West Bengal Coal India Power TPP 150 Private Haldia Energy
Ltd.
West Bengal Coal New Cossipore 60 Private
TPS
West Bengal Coal New Cossipore 100 Private
TPS
West Bengal Coal Sagardighi TPS-II 500 500 State WBPDCL
West Bengal Coal DPL TPP EXT. 250 250 State DURGAPUR
PROJECTS
LTD.
West Bengal Coal DPL TPP EXT. 300 300 State DURGAPUR
PROJECTS
LTD.
West Bengal Coal Haldia TPP 600 600 Private M/s Haldia
Energy
Liimited
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STATE FUEL PROJECT NAME Total Capacity Capacity 2022- SECTOR DEVELOPER
TYPE Capacity added to be 25
till added
March, during
2020 2020-
22(MW)
West Bengal Coal Raghunathpur TPP 600 600 Central DVC
Ph-I
West Bengal Coal Raghunathpur 600 600 Central DVC
TPP, Ph-I
West Bengal Coal Sagardighi TPP 500 500 State WBPDCL
EXT
West Bengal Hydro Jaldhaka HPS ST-I 27 27 State WBSEDCL
West Bengal Hydro Jaldhaka HPS ST-II 9 9 State WBSEDCL
West Bengal Hydro Purulia PSS HPS 900 900 State
West Bengal Hydro Rammam - III 120 120 Central
West Bengal Hydro Rammam HPS 50 50 State WEST
BENGAL
STATE
ELECTRICITY
DISTRIBUTION
CO. LIMITED
West Bengal Hydro Teesta Low Dam- 40 40 Central NHPC
IV
West Bengal Hydro Teesta Low Dam- 40 40 Central NHPC
IV
West Bengal Hydro Teesta Low Dam- 99 99 Central NHPC
III HEP
West Bengal Hydro Teesta Low Dam- 80 80 Central NHPC
IV HEP
West Bengal Coal Durgapur TPS 130 Central DVC
West Bengal Coal Durgapur TPS 210 210 -210 Central DVC
West Bengal Coal Durgapur Steel 1000 1000 Central DVC
TPS
West Bengal Coal Mejia TPS 840 840 Central DVC
West Bengal Coal Mejia TPS 500 500 Central DVC
West Bengal Coal Mejia TPS 1000 1000 Central DVC
West Bengal Hydro Teesta Low Dam- 33 33 Central NHPC
III HEP
West Bengal Coal Bakreswar TPS 1050 1050 State
West Bengal Coal Bandel TPS 120 120 -120 State
West Bengal Coal Bandel TPS 120 State
West Bengal Coal Bandel TPS 210 210 -210 State
West Bengal Coal Budge Budge TPS 750 750 Private
West Bengal Coal Chinakpuri TPS 30 Private
West Bengal Coal 12 12 Private DISHERGARH
POWER
Dishergarh TPP SUPPLY
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STATE FUEL PROJECT NAME Total Capacity Capacity 2022- SECTOR DEVELOPER
TYPE Capacity added to be 25
till added
March, during
2020 2020-
22(MW)
COMPANY
LIMITED
West Bengal Coal Farakka STPS 600 600 Central NTPC
West Bengal Coal Farakka STPS 1500 1500 Central NTPC
West Bengal Coal Kolaghat TPS 1260 1260 State
West Bengal Coal Sagardighi TPS 600 600 State WBPDCL
West Bengal Coal Santaldih TPS 480 State WBPDCL
West Bengal Coal Santaldih TPS 500 500 State WBPDCL
West Bengal Coal Southern REPL. 135 135 Private
TPS
West Bengal Coal Titagarh TPS 240 240 -240 Private
West Bengal Gas Haldia GT (liq) 40 40 State WBPDCL
West Bengal Gas Kasba GT(liq) 40 40 State WBPDCL
West Bengal Gas Siliguri GPS 20 20 State WBPDCL
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ANNEXURE-V
Operational constrains faced in Eastern Region by the system operator during Q3 & Q4
of 2020-21 are given below:
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No
1 220 kV These lines are not N-1 compliant. After the discussion at ERPC level,
Buddhipadar- This issue has been observed with ERPC may send the proposal with
Lapanga D/C, very high injection from Vedanta recommendations to include in the
220 kV Captive plant ( 250-300 MW) on a next meeting of ERPCTP.
Buddhipadar persistent basis. Further, it has
Vedanta D/C and been enhanced with the retirement
220 kV Rourkela- of 220 kV TTPS power plant in the
Tarkera D/C Orissa system.
2 220 kV Waria- 220 kV Bidhan Nagar (Durgapur) is Included in Agenda Item no. 6
Bidhan Nagar D/C a Major load centre in West Bengal
Area. With nearby generating plant
of DVC feeding these load due to
low impedance path is resulting in
higher loading of the220 kV Waria-
Bidhan Nagar D/C. In addition to
these, the 220 kV Bus at Bidhnagar
is operated in split mode due to
high fault level by opening of 220
kV bus coupler. Further, the
400/220 kV Waria-Parulia (D/C)
has been made LILO at 400/220 kV
DSTPS and one of the 400/220 kV
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No
4 220 kV Patna- There are three 220 kV lines Reconductoring work is expected to
Sipara T/C between Patna (POWERGRID) be completed by July, 2022
and Sipara (BSPTCL) S/s. Major
loads of Patna are fed from 220 kV
Sipara substation. The length of the
line is extremely short (less than
500 m). Further, Sipara is
connected with Khagaul as well as
to Fatuah at 220 kV level and is
partly feeding these loads also.
This is leading to higher loading of
220 kV Patna-Sipara T/C and
violation of N-1 security criteria
constraint for most of the time.
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No
7 220 kV Rajarhat- These lines are not N-1 compliant. 1. Commissioning of Rajarhat
Newtown D/C and In this qtr, 220 kV Shubhasgram- (POWERGRID) – New Town
220 kV EMSS loading is low however it is AA2 220 kV D/c, Rajarhat
Subhasgram- more during the summer season. (PGCIL) – Barasat/Jeerat 220
EMSS D/C kV D/c and Subashgram
(PGCIL) – Baraipur 220 kV D/c.
2. Load trimming scheme has
been implemented by CESC for
(n-1) contingency on 220 kV
Subhasgram-EMSS D/C.
Status noted.
9 220 kV Gaya- These lines are not N-1 compliant. Status noted.
(PG) -Bodhgaya
D/C
B. ICT constraints
Earlier, vide letter under reference (i), CEA was requested to resolve the issue of ISTS
connectivity at Sasaram (Pasauli) for commissioning of EDFC (Eastern Dedicated Freight Corridor)
project. This issue was discussed during 1st ERPCTP meeting held on 14.02.20. However, the work
is held up due to certain issues pe1taining to deemed licensee status of Indian Railways (IR), loading
of investment cost on States, under-utilization of state assets etc. and insistence on connectivity with
STU at Kannnasa by other stake holders viz., BSPTCL, POSOCO. It is pe1tinent to mention that
progress of this prestigious project is being monitored by PMO and recently Hon'ble PM has
inaugurated part section from New Khurja to Bhaupur (near Kanpur) of EDFC. Para-wise comments
of IR 011 the issues discussed in the 1 st meeting of ERPCTP, is attached as Annexure-A.
2. EDFC extends from Sahnewal in Punjab to Dankuni in West Bengal and is planned with 25
KV OHE. Indian Railways, as deemed licensee under the Electricity Act 2003, is drawing traction
power in the States of Punjab, Haryana, U.P., Bihar and DVC area through the grid connectivity with
respective STUs. In U.P, Traction Substations (TSSs) in Dadri - Naini section are connected to CTU
and is drawing I 05MW power at UP-ISTS.
3. Accordingly, Dedicated Freight Ccrridor Corporation of India Ltd. (DFCCIL) had planned
ISTS connectivity at Abdullapur, Meerut and Sasaram (Pasauli) inconsonance with the existing
connectivity status. ISTS connectivity at Abdullapur and Meerut have already been granted;
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23.1 Noted. Railway has been requesting for ISTS connectivity at Pasauli
since 2016.
23.2 As such the concern seems to be generally stated and without facts. It
is already mentioned that the ISTS connectivity at Pasauli was planned
and contract awarded to PGCIL: :1 is understood that assets created by
states had not taken into nccount the anticipated traction load from
DFCCIL, so the question of under utilization of already created
transmission assets does not arise.
23.3 No comments.
23.4 BSPTCL is not placing correct facts about Karmnasa. The fact is that
Karmnasa was not commissioned on the date of meeting (14/02/2020)
and it is not yet commissioned whereas Railways had planned
connectivity for ISTS PascJuli since 2016. Rly provides Double circuit
transmission lines for carrying additional load as well as enhanced
reliability as traction load is essential in nature and full/partial failure in
incoming transmission line may land to regulation of railway traffic.
DFCCIL is targeted to be commissioned in 2021 and capacity created
shall be fully utilised in due course. Transmission line is being constructed
by Railway with its own funds · and for its dedicated use; BSTPCL's
concerns regarding underutilization cf national assets are not tenable.
23.6 No comments.
23.7 Indian Railways is a Deemed Licensee for transmission and distribution
of electricity in connection with working of Railways. Pl see detailed
explanation at Annexure-1. The subject tr.ansmission line is meant for
dedicated use of Railways and can'tb.e used by state or any other entity.
23.9 Railway is making investment in ISTS connectivity for its traction load in
view of long term financial benefits and improved reliability.
23.14 Noted.
23.20 Connectivity agreement shall be signed with CTU for the LTA
quantum. POSOCO has rightly stated that Railway load is essential in
nature and they may do the planning accordingly. Power, in any case,
would be required. Further, connectivity with CTU shall- be more reliable
than STU connectivity. In addition, comments as mentioned at para 23.11
may also be referred.
23.21 This is repetition and is in contradiction to its assertion earlier that its
network is underutilised.
23.22 Indian Railways is a deemed Licensee for transmission and
distribution of electricity in connection with working of Railways as per
provisions in Railway Act 1989 and IE Act 2003. The transmission line is
for dedicated use of IR and IR is not liable to give access to other entity.
Pl refer detailed explanation as given in Annexure-1.
23.23 Noted.
2. Third proviso of Section 14 of the Electricity Act, 2003 recognizing the Indian
Railways which is part of the Government of India to be a deemed licensee for
undertaking distribution of electricity states as below.
3. Section 173 of the Electricity Act, 2003 which provides for supervening application
of the provisions of the Railways Act, 1989 viz-a-viz the Electricity Act, 2003.
4. The decision of the Central Electricity Regulatory Commission in the judgment and
Order dated 05.11.2015 passed in Petit.ion No. 197/MP/2015 granting the status
of deemed licensee to l R. In its Order, CERC states that
"It is clear that in so far as Indian Railways are concerned, they will be
governed by the provisions of the Railways Act for constructing transmission lines
and distribution installations for the purpose of supply of power to the railways
without having to take any license from the appropriate Commission for
transmission or distribution of electricity. In other words, the Indian Railways can
be treated as authorized entity under the Railways Act for carrying out
transmission and distribution activities for ensuring supply of power in connection
with working of the railways. That being the case, the requirements of MSETCL
for declaration regarding the area of operation, other terms and conditions of
license and Standard of Performance as required in case of a distribution licensee
under the Electricity Act will not be applicable in case of Railways ..... "
5. Hon'ble APTEL in IA No. 445 of 2015 filed in Appeal No. 276 of 2015 dated
16.12.2015 has upheld the status of Indian Railways as a deemed licensee.
6. The decision of the Hon'ble Supreme Court in General Manager, Northern
Railways v Chairman, Uttar Pradesh State Electricity Board and Others (2012).
The said order of Supreme Court recognizes that the Railways is governed by
Railways Act, 1989. It held that IR is an authorized entity under the Railways Act
to undertake transmission and distribution activities in connection with the working
of the Railways.
7. Letter dated 06.05.2014 issued by Ministry of Power recognizes the status of IR
as deemed licensee as per third proviso to Section 14 of IE Act 2003.
8. Regarding connectivity to ISTS/state network, CERC held as under:
"51. The Indian Railways can be connected with ISTS c;iirectly or through state
network. The Commission is inclined to consider option "c" as provided in CEA
Report with slight modification. The drawl points from ISTS located within a State
shall be treated as a single entity for the purpqse of scheduling. This
arrangement according to CEA and POSOCO may lead to fragmented control
area. Therefore, the group of TSSs situated in a State and connected directly
with ISTS shall be treated as one "fragmented control area' and the responsibility
for the purpose of scheduling, metering, balancing, applicability of ISTS charges
and losses etc, shall vest in the concerned RLDC. In so far as the TSSs of Indian
Railways connected to State network are concerned, the responsibility for these
functions shall vest in the concerned SLDC."
''In view of the above discussion, the prayers of the petitioner are decided
as under:
(a) In the light of the judgment of the Supreme Court in UOI Vs UPSEB supra, it is
held that the petitioner is an authorized entity under the Railways Act to
undertake transmission and distribution activities in connection with the working
of the railways, independent of its status under the Electricity Act. Therefore, the
information sought by MSETCL vide its letter dated 6.7.2015 are not relevant for
grant of connectivity and concurrence to the petitioner for scheduling of power
from RGPPL and GUVNL through the /STS and State networks by availing long
term access or medium term open access in terms of Connectivity Regulations.
(b) The petitioner is a deemed licensee under third proviso to Section 14 of the
Electricity Act and no separate declaration to that effect is required from the
Appropriate Commission. The petitioner as a deemed licensee shall be bound
by the terms and conditions of licence specified or to be specified by the
Appropriate Commission under proviso to Section 16 of the Electricity Act.
(c) The drawl points from ISTS located within a State shall be treated as a single
entity for the purpose of scheduling. The group of TSSs situated in a State and
connected directly with ISTS may be treated as one "fragmented control area l!
and the responsibility for scheduling, metering, balancing, applicability of ISTS
charges and losses etc, shall vest in the concerned RLDC. For the TSSs
situated in a State and connected to State network, these functions shall vest in
the concerned SLOG.
(d) All concerned RLDCs, State Transmission Utilities and SLDCs are directed to
facilitate long term access and medium term access in terms of Connectivity
Regulations from the generating stations or other sources to the facilities and
network of Indian Railways."
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ANNEXURE-VII
Updated
Sl. Transformation Date of
Substation/Location Completion
No. Capacity/ Element Award
Schedule
A Existing Substations:
To be implemented by WBSETCL:
A1 Rajarhat 400/220kV
Rajarhat
Status not
i) (POWERGRID) – 220kV D/c Commissioned
available
New Town AA3
Rajarhat
Status not
ii) (POWERGRID) – 220kV D/c --
available
New Town AA2
Rajarhat
Status not
iii) (POWERGRID) – 220kV D/c --
available
Barasat/Jeerat
A2 Subashgram 400/220kV
Subashgram
Commissioned
i) (POWERGRID) – 220kV D/c --
in Jan’21
Baraipur
To be implemented by OPTCL:
A3 Pandiabil 400/220kV
Pratapsasan
i) (OPTCL) – Pandiabil 220kV D/c Oct’21
(POWERGRID)
A4 Bolangir 400/220kV
LILO of one ckt of Status not
Sadeipalli – Kesinga 220kV available
i)
220kV D/c at
Bolangir
A5 Keonjhar 400/220kV
Keonjhar 220kV D/c
i) (POWERGRID) – Status not
Turumunga (OPTCL) available
To be implemented by JUSNL:
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No. Capacity/ Element Award
Schedule
A6 Daltonganj 400/220/132kV
Daltonganj
Commissioned
i) (POWERGRID) – 220kV D/c in Feb’14
Latehar
Daltonganj
Commissioned
ii) (POWERGRID) – 220kV D/c in Aug’20
Garhwa (New)
Daltonganj
Status not
iii) (POWERGRID) – 132kV D/c available
Chatarpur
A7 Chaibasa 400/220kV
Chaibasa
i) (POWERGRID) – 220kV D/c Status not
Jadugoda (JUSNL) available
B Under Construction Substations:
B1 Sitamarhi 400/220/132kV Feb 2021
Sitamarhi (New) – Status not
i) 220kV D/c
Motipur (BSPTCL) available
Updated
Sl. Transformation Date of
Substation/Location Completion
No. Capacity/ Element Award
Schedule
Kishanganj 132kV
S/c lines
Expected by
B3 Chandauti 400/220/132kV
Mar 2021
LILO of Gaya
(POWERGRID) –
i) Sonenagar 220kV 220kV D/c Aug’21
D/c at Chandauti
(New)
LILO of Chandauti
(BSPTCL) – Rafiganj Status not
ii) 132kV S/c
132kV S/c at avaialable
Chandauti (New)
LILO of Chandauti
(BSPTCL) –
Status not
iii) Sonenagar 132kV 132kV S/c
available
S/c at Chandauti
(New)
Dhanbad expected by
B4 400/220kV
Oct 2020
LILO of the 220 kV
Tenughat – (Approval
Govindpur D/c line at Status not
i) 220kV expected in
Jainamore and at available
next budget)
Dhanbad.
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ANNEXURE-VIII
400/220/132/33kV,
2x500MVA +
I Naubatpur GIS 26.04.2018 Dec, 21
2x160MVA +
2x80MVA
2x500 MVA +2x160
a) Naubatpur MVA+2x80 MVA Dec, 21
400/220/132 kV S/S
LILO of circuits 3 & 4 of
Patna (PG)-Balia 400 kV
b) 400 kV 2x D/C Dec, 21
D/c (Quad) line at
Naubatpur 400 kV 2x D/C
LILO of both circuits of Ara
(PG) – Khagaul (BSPTCL)
c) 220 kV 2xD/C Dec, 21
line at Naubatpur (New)
220 kV 2xD/C
Naubatpur (New)-Bihta
d) 220kV D/c Dec, 21
(BSPTCL)
Naubatpur (New)-Bhusaula
e) 220kV D/c Dec, 21
(New)
Status not
f) Naubatpur (New)- Paliganj 132kV D/c
available
Naubatpur (New)- Masaurhi Status not
g) 132kV D/c
(existing) available
400/220/132kV,
II Bakhtiyarpur GIS: 2x500MVA + 26.11.2019 Dec, 21
2x160MVA
220 kV Chhapra(New) -
Amnour DCDS (about 25 220 kV
km)
132 kV Chhapra(New) -
Maharajganj DCDS (about 132 kV
45 km)
132 kV Chhapra(New) -
Raghunathpur DCDS 132 kV
(about 80 km)
Narendrapur – Therubali –
Jeypore 400kV D/c line
along with 400kV switching
g) station at Therubali and 400kV D/c
420kV, 1x125MVAr bus
reactor