NTPC ltd will soon start enlistment of cement manufacturers for supply of PPC and OPC cement from its Western region-II projects from Chhattisgarh, officials informed
The company has proposed to create a massive 'Ash Dyke' (dry embankment) for storing fly ash in 425 hectares of land at Koriyaghat in Korba district for ash generated from its Thermal Power Station in Chhattisgarh, officials informed.
Fly ash is a byproduct of power generation with coal. Sustainable ash utilisation is one of the key concerns at NTPC, officials stated.
It may be mentioned here that NTPC's Ash Utilisation Division (AUD), set up in 1991, is striving to derive maximum usage from the vast quantities of ash produced at its various power stations. The ash is now being looked at as a commodity that could generate wealth for the company in the long run, officials stated.
The AUD proactively formulates policies, plans and programmes for ash utilisation. It further monitors the progress in these activities and works for developing new segments of ash usage. Ash Utilisation Cell at each station handles ash utilisation activities, they stated.
The 2600-MW Korba Super Thermal Power Station of NTPC ltd has generated 20365 Million Units (MUs) at 89.41% PlF against the target of 19830 MUs at 87.6% PlF as NTPC Group reached total capacity of 50498 MW, generating a total of 250 Billion Units ( BU ) with the closing of Financial Year 2016-17.
Besides commissioning of first 800 MW unit at Kudgi (Karnataka), the Maharatna company has commenced coal production from Pakri Barwadih coal mine (Jharkhand) during the FY ending 31st March 2017.
During the period, the company has added 3,570 MW of new capacity including 510 MW of solar capacity and has also entered wind power category, a NTPC press release informed.
The company has exceeded the 12th plan capacity addition target of 11,920 MW by adding 13,395 MW.
Meanwhile, the power station at Korba has registered its contribution as one of the top three stations in terms of PlF in the country. Besides, the station has completed renovation and modernisation of ESP of three units (Unit No. 2,3,4) in a bid to reduce emission level to 50 mg/cubic meter level as per the latest government norms.
Once the ESP R&M of all units is completed, which in all probability by the end of September 2017, it will help realise the dream of generating environment-friendly power.
Moving further, the station had started mine-filling of fly ash through Surkachhar under-ground mines of SECl to realise utilisation of fly ash in a big way. Meanwhile, the station has commissioned 5-KW solar PV panels to light up its Admin Building.
While coal stock has been maintained throughout the year to help all units run on full load, overhauling of wagons has commenced in-house as a new initiative.
As part of Corporate Social Responsibility, the station has contributed a significant chunk, i.e. Rs 4 crore towards creating green-belt under Hariyar Chhattisgarh. Recently, the station has opened a Jan Ausadhi Centre to cater to the nearby communities and marginalized sections of the society.
The station has achieved Excellence rating as part of NTPC Business Excellence and has received Global Energy Management Award in Thermal Power category for excellence in Energy Efficiency from South Asia Forum for Energy Efficiency (SAFEE) and CREDA Award on Sustainable Energy Development.
