GMR synchronises unit II of Kamalanga project

With the synchronisation of the second unit the combined generation capacity of the GMR Group has reached 1836 MW

GMR Infrastructure Limited today announced it has synchronised second unit of 350 Mw of the langa thermal power plant at Kamalanga in Dhenkanal district of Odisha, with the grid on July 9, 2013. The first unit of 350 Mw was declared commercially operational on April 30, 2013. With this, the combined generation capacity of the GMR Group has increased to 1,836 Mw.

GMR’s energy subsidiary, GMR Kamalanga Energy Limited (GKEL), is establishing the 4x350 Mw in two phases of 3x350 Mw and 1x350 Mw, respectively. Work on commissioning the third unit of 350 Mw in the first phase is in advanced stages and is likely to be completed by August 2013. GKEL would supply power to Odisha, Bihar, Haryana and other parts of the country.

GKEL President R V Sheshan said, “GKEL is one of the largest GMR investments in the eergy sector. It is also one of the earliest private power projects to commence commercial operation in the state of Odisha.

The fuel for the project will be supplied by Mahanadi Coalfields Limited and captive coal mine (Rampia) allocated by Centre.

After commissioning all the three units of 350 Mw each in the first phase, we will begin work on the second and final phase of the project.”