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Projects which are in the pipepline, according to Energy Department's Policy note 2014-15, includes Ennore Thermal Power Station Expansion (1x660 MW) The project cost is Rs 5,000 crore. The EPC contractor is Lanco Infratech Ltd and the project is expected to be commissioned in 2017.
The Ennore SEZ Thermal Power Plant, consists of two units of 660 MW capacity each with super critical thermal technology. The cost of the project is Rs 8,391 crore. tenders for construction of this project are under evaluation and will be awarded shortly. This project is likely to be commissioned in 2018-19.
For the Rs 10,121 crore Udangudi Thermal Power Project (2x660 MW), which also included a coal jetty, tenders are under evaluation and will be awarded shortly. This project is expected to be commissioned in 2018-19.
For the Uppur Thermal Power Project (2x800 MW), cost estimate is Rs 9,600 crore. This project is being developed with private sector participation through tariff based bidding. This project is expected to be commissioned in 2019-20.
For the Rs 4,800 crore North Chennai Thermal Power Project Stage III (1x800 MW), various studies for obtaining environmental clearance for this project of 800 MW capacity have been completed. Arrangement is being made to conduct public hearing for the project. After the public hearing, environmental clearance will be obtained from the Ministry of Environment and Forests, Government of India. This project is expected to be commissioned by 2019-2020, said in the Policy Note.
For the Ennore Thermal Power Station Replacement (1x660 MW) cost is projected at Rs 3,960 crore. Government of Tamil Nadu has proposed replacement of old 5 units of ETPS (450 MW) with a new single 660 MW super critical unit. Prefeasibility report has been prepared and the project development activities are under progress. The project is likely to be commissioned by 2019-2020.
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Status of other mega projects
The Policy Note stated that for the Rs 7,920 crore Udangudi Expansion Project (2x660 MW) Pre-Feasibility report has been prepared and project development activities are under progress.
Udangudi Power Project Stage III (2x660 MW), as it is difficult to get the environmental clearance from Ministry of Environment and Forests / Government of India for the Tuticorin Thermal Power Station Replacement Project Stage IV (1x800 MW) in view of CRZ regulations and Gulf of Mannar biosphere related restrictions, it is proposed to establish 2x660 MW power project at Udangudi.
The Cheyyur Ultra Mega Power Project of 4000 MW at a cost of Rs 25,970 crore. Tamil Nadu will get 1,600 MW power from the project as its share. This being an ultra mega power project is being developed by Government of India with private sector participation through Power Finance Corporation.
Environmental clearance has been received for the project. The plant is expected to be commissioned in the year 2019-20. The first part of bid i.e., Request for Qualification (RFQ) has been opened in 2013. Five qualified bidders have purchased the Request for Proposal (RFP) documents which are scheduled to be opened in September. Land acquisition for 1100 acres has been completed by the Government of Tamil Nadu.