2,350 MW more power in 6 months

CHENNAI:  Tamil Nadu is expected to produce 4,250 MW power by the end of this financial year from projects where BHEL is a stakeholder, according to chief executive officer of Bharat Heavy Electricals Limited power sector southern region Anil Kumar Ghosh.Addressing a press conference here on Saturday, he said the State would produce 2,350 MW more within six months of this financial year through projects being worked by BHEL. “These include 500 MW from Valur unit, 600 MW from North Chennai, 1,000 MW from Koodankulam and 250 MW from Neyveli Lignite Corporation.” Another 500 MW from Valur, 600 MW from North Chennai, 250 MW from Neyveli and 500 MW from Thoothukudi is expected by the end of the financial year. He also said that Udangudi power project, which was a joint venture between BHEL and TNEB, is expected to take off soon.