Description

Located in the East Godavari district of Andhra Pradesh, India, the Phase-I grid connected 445 MW natural gas-based Combined Cycle Power Plant (CCPP) is a green field project developed by Konaseema Gas Power Ltd, or KGPL, to meet the base load requirement of the southern grid. The project comprises of 2 x 140 MW natural gas-run turbines, two heat recovery steam generators, and a 165 MW steam turbine. By exporting the generated power to the Andhra Pradesh power grid, KGPL has ensured a reduction in greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions that would have been produced from fossil fuels. Key Highlights: - The project activity will generate 445 MW of electricity by utilizing natural gas, which is a cleaner and more efficient energy source as compared to coal. - By exporting the generated power to the Andhra Pradesh power grid, the project will meet the base load requirement of the southern grid, which will reduce the usage of GHGs intensive fossil fuels. - The Power Purchase Agreement (PPA) signed with State government-owned Andhra Pradesh Transmission Corporation of India Ltd. (APTRANSCO) ensures the export of the generated power to the grid. - The use of natural gas as an energy source makes the project environmentally friendly, as it emits fewer GHGs as compared to coal. - The implementation of this project will contribute towards India's goal of reducing carbon emissions by 33-35% by 2030, as stated in the Paris Agreement. With the implementation of this project, KGPL has created a sustainable energy source that reduces the carbon footprint of the southern grid. By utilizing natural gas, the project has ensured a reduction in GHG emissions that would have been produced from fossil fuels, contributing towards a cleaner and greener future.