JPVL Bara project's Unit-2 begins commercial ops

Jaiprakash Power Ventures Ltd today announced commencement of commercial operations of second unit at 1980 MW Bara Supercritical Thermal Power project.

"Unit-2 of 660 MW of (3 X 660 MW = 1980 MW) Bara Supercritical Thermal Power project, being implemented by Prayagraj Power Generation Co. (a material un-listed arm of the company) has successfully commenced commercial operations on September 10," Jaiprakash Power Ventures said in a BSE filing.

Jaiprakash Power Ventures had earlier reported a standalone net loss of Rs 196.16 crore for the quarter ended June 30, 2016, it said.

The company had reported a net profit of Rs 66.96 crore in the year-ago period, it added.