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One of the most potent solutions to Bangalore's problems also poses great challenges - moving the center to respond, fighting global markets. Yet if KA can somehow pull this one off, Bangalore can begin to address some of its problems in true impactful ways.
The Rs. 4,000 crore Bidadi Combined Cycle Power Plant (BCCPP) is a 1,400 MW combined gas cycle plant with four units of 350 MW each. The KPCL The physical infrastructure for the project in terms of land and pipelines for water supply are already in place and KPCL has so far spent Rs. 120 crore towards it. All other statutory clearances have been obtained.
It will be a dedicated power generator and assured supply of power to Bangalore and provide greater grid stability. If this comes through, the city will no longer face any power shortage. If this plant gets LNG source, then autos, buses and taxis of South Karnataka will also have a dedicated source of LNG.
The only catch is that KPCL has not been able to find any supplier of LNG, despite the proposal being online for a while now. Though KPCL had floated tenders for gas supply, no agency had quoted a rate. The suppliers do not want to get into a forward commitment with regard to supply of gas. There is a lot of demand for LNG in the international market, and the prices are volatile.
KPCL is moving the center, and agencies like Gas Authority of India Ltd., Cochin LNG, Reliance Petrochemicals Ltd., Petronet LNG and the Oil and Natural Gas Corporation for sources.
Given these it becomes significant that KPCL, is trying yet again and issued Request For Qualification for suppliers in the last week of August ’07.
To meet the fuel requirement for Bidadi Combined cycle Power Plant (BCCP) and also for its plans to use gas for other plants and utilities, KPCL wishes to source Fuel (Natural Gas / Regasified Liquefied Natural Gas) on International Competitive Bidding basis (ICB). The quantity of fuel required and the time schedule is given below:
Quantity of Fuel Approx. 7.0 to 8.0 MMSCMD (For power project and other utilities)
Indicative date of commencement of supply 2010-2011
September 29th is then a key date.
We can begin to address a lot of issues not just power if this thing materializes.
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KPCL Yet To Find Suppliers
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Chandra Vikash
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