The second unit of the GMR Kamalanga Energy ltd (GKEl), with a capacity of 350 MW, has been declared commercially operational.
The GMR Group is establishing a 3x350-MW coal-based thermal power plant at Kamalanga in Dhenkanal district. While the first unit of 350 MW commenced generation on April 30, 2013, the second one was declared operational on Monday, a company release said.
Power produced from GMR Kamalanga Energy ltd (GKEl) is being supplied to the Gridco in Odisha in line with a Power Purchase Agreement (PPA). Besides Odisha, GMR Kamalanga Energy ltd (GKEl) would supply power to Haryana, Bihar and other parts of the country. The GKEl secured coal linkage for all its 1,050-MW capacity by signing fuel supply agreements with the MCl. With the commissioning of GKEl’s second unit, the GMR Group’s combined generation capacity has touched 2,136 MW. Projects totalling 5,038 MW are under implementation.
GKEl President and Director RV Sheshan said the GKEl is one of the earliest private power projects to commence commercial operations in Odisha. It is also making efforts so that the quality of life of individuals in neighbouring communities is enriched by its educational, healthcare, livelihood and grassroots infrastructure development-focused CSR interventions.