The unallocated power produced by Central Generating Stations such as NTPC will be distributed between two successive States of Andhra Pradesh (Andhra Pradesh and Telangana) based on actual energy consumption in the respective regions over the last five years.

While about 15 per cent of the power generated by NTPC comes under unallocated power, the ratio of sharing between the region so far has been 47.83 per cent for Andhra and 52.15 per cent for Telangana.

The existing power purchase agreements (PPAs) with power projects shall continue with State-level power stations in the newly formed states as well as with central power stations till their agreement period expires.

The power under existing PPAs is divided among the four discoms as follows: CPDCL (46.06 per cent), NPDCL (15.87 per cent), SPDCL (22.27 per cent) and EPDCL (15.80 per cent).

These issues were among several other matters such as steps taken for implementation of action plan for companies and corporations to be discussed at the review meeting the State Governor ESL Narasimhan held on power and other issues.

Reviewing the functioning of the State energy department, the Governor said the farming community should not suffer due to power fluctuations and expressed the need to protect the interests of small and marginal farmers.

The Special Chief Secretary Energy, M.Sahoo, outlined issues relating to reorganisation of the State and its impact on AP Genco, AP Transco and distribution companies. The State reorganisation guidelines are applicable to the power sector as well.

As per proposals, AP Genco power producing stations would be distributed based on geographical location. Several committees have been constituted with members from AP Genco, AP Transco, Southern Region Load Despatch Centre, National Load Despatch Centre and Power Grid Corporation of India for smooth bifurcation and operation of State Level Despatch Centres.

The Principal Secretary Industries, Pradeep Chandra, presented a detailed report on the bifurcation of 89 companies and corporations.

During the interaction, some of the issues relating to division and sharing of companies was also discussed. As these companies/corporations have been established under various State and Central statutes, necessary proposals for de-merger of these entities have to be made.

In the earlier instances of States division, official boards were first formed and handed over to respective Governments.

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