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Energy demand in Andhra Pradesh poised to cross 250 MU per day

The energy demand in April 2024 has been between 235 MU and 245 MU; AP-Genco is maintaining the required coal stocks at thermal plants

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Power generation halted at Sileru reserving it for peak summer needs

The AP State Energy Department temporarily shuts down hydel power generation unit to conserve water and save money.

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NTTPS engineer felicitated in Vijayawada

Assistant Executive Engineer at NTTPS, Geddam Prasad Rao, honored with Uttama Pratibha Puraskar by APGenco for outstanding performance.

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A.P. power sector made good progress in 2023-24, says Special CS

AP-Genco, AP-Transco, Discoms and APSPCL released New Year diaries with State's power sector achieving good progress in 2023.

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New 800-MW unit begins commercial operation at NTTPS in Andhra Pradesh

New 800-MW unit of NTTTPS begins commercial operation, increasing AP's thermal power generation capacity to 6,610 MW.

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Training for industrialists on safety practices held in NTR district

Dept. of Factories organised a training programme on safe working practices for industrialists in NTR district. Director of Factories appealed to industrialists to achieve 'zero accident record'. Safety officers & specialists explained needed safety precautions. Participants included AP-GENCO chief engineer, Dr. NTTPS chief engineer & Deputy Chief Inspector of Factories.

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AP-Genco and APMDC will jointly take part in coal auctions, says Energy Minister Peddireddi

AP-Genco and APMDC will jointly take part in coal auctions, says Energy Minister Peddireddi Ramachandra Reddy. It has also been decided to explore the possibility of setting up power plants at the coal pit-heads itself to cut down the transportation costs, says Ramachandra Reddy. AP-Genco and APMDC should take steps for…

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The remnants of bifurcation

The dispute over payment of power dues between Telangana and Andhra Pradesh has been pending for a long time. The Andhra Pradesh government argued that Telangana should pay ₹3,441.78 crore in principal and ₹3,315.14 crore late payment surcharge for the power supplied to it post bifurcation.

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HC quashes Centre’s order directing Telangana to pay power dues to Andhra Pradesh

Telangana HC quashes Centre's order to pay ₹7K cr. to AP as post-bifurcation power dues. Gives parties liberty to take recourse to remedy available in law, hopes dispute will be resolved amicably through mediation.Telangana HC quashes Centre's order to pay ₹7K cr. to AP as post-bifurcation power dues. Gives parties…

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Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister lays foundation for three renewable energy projects with a total capacity of 5,314MW

Andhra Pradesh Chief MInister Y.S. Jaganmohan Reddy lays the foundation for three renewable energy projects with a total capacity of 5,314 Megawatts in Junuthala in Owk Mandal of Kurnool district (2,300MW solar park), Kandikayapalle village of Panyam Mandal in Nandyal district (700 MW solar and 314 MW wind) and Muddavaram in…

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Andhra Pradesh CM to lay stones for renewable energy projects in Nandyal district on August 23

CM Y.S. Jagan Mohan Reddy to lay foundation for 2,300 MW Solar, 1014 MW (700 Solar & 314 Wind) & 2000 MW (1000 Solar & 1000 Wind) Power Projects in Nandyal District. APGENCO to enter MoU with NHPC for Pumped Storage Projects & release White Paper on Green Hydrogen Investment…

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Seven units of Polavaram power project likely to be commissioned in 2024-25

AP-Genco is leading the way in promoting Pumped Storage Hydropower Projects (PSHPs) with feasibility reports for 33,240 MW capacity. Steps taken to implement Green Hydrogen/Ammonia Policy & procure 7,000 MW solar power from SECI. AP-Transco reduced transmission losses to 2.69%. 15 PSHPs awarded with 16,180 MW capacity to expand RE…

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Electricity employees’ JAC calls off strike as government agrees to revise pay scale

The government has agreed to pay ₹2.60 lakh per month towards master scale and give a fitment of 8%, besides conceding the other demands put forth by the JAC

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AP-Genco, NHPC to set up joint venture for implementing pumped storage hydropower projects in Andhra Pradesh

AP-Genco, NHPC to float JV for 6,000 MW PSPHs; 750 MW solar project in Kadapa gets green signal; TS-Genco owes ₹7,000 cr to AP-DISCOMs.

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NCSC member enquires about implementation of reservation, benefits for SC staff of AP-Genco

Anju Bala, member of the National Commission for Scheduled Castes (NCSC), took stock of the implementation of reservation for the SC employees in AP-Genco power utilities

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AP-Genco achieves highest monthly generation at Machkund hydro electric project

AP-Genco achieved the highest monthly generation of 79.042 MU with a Plant Load Factor of 91.48% at Machkund Hydro Electric Project situated on the borders of Andhra Pradesh and Odisha, in June 2023.

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AP-Genco sets its sights on expediting construction of two units at Lower Sileru Hydro Electric Station

The new units of 115 MW each are being established at Lower Sileru Hydro Electric Station at a cost of ₹416 crore; efforts are underway to complete the project by the end of April 2024, says a top official

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APGENCO synchronises new 800-MW unit of Narla Tatarao Thermal Power Station with grid

This was done after completion of all commissioning activities and tests. The 800 Mega Watt (MW) unit, built on 80 acres, is likely to become commercially operational by the last week of July.

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Andhra Pradesh: New 800-MW unit of NTTPS put on trial run

The new 800-MW unit of Dr. Narla Tatarao Thermal Power Station (NTTPS) is likely to be commissioned by August; AP-Genco’s total installed capacity will reach 8,789 MW once the new unit starts generation

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Andhra Pradesh: MCL to supply 35 lakh tonnes of coal per annum to the new 800-MW unit of SDSTPS from May 1

The Fuel Supply Agreement that has been entered into to this effect will facilitate maintenance of enough coal stocks required to run the unit at its rated capacity, thereby meeting the rising grid demand this summer

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Home Ministry responsible: Vinod Kumar

He says MoP has no purview to intervene in power dues dispute

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TS-AP power dues dispute may find echo in SZC meet

TS power utilities claiming dues of ₹12,532 cr from AP

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800 MW unit of power station in A.P. set for commercial operation from October 1

The trial runs during which a maximum load of 268Megawatts was achieved without any major problem.

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A.P. DISCOMs to clear their dues to generators amounting to ₹17,060 crore in a year: special CS (energy) Vijayanand

He said the government entered into an agreement with the SECI to purchase 7,000 MW of power for supplying it to farmers

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A.P. taking steps to ensure 24-hour quality power supply: Vijayanand

Expedite commissioning of thermal and green energy projects, he tells officials

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