Tata Power, India's largest integrated power utility, through its wholly owned subsidiary Coastal Gujarat Power Limited (CGPL), announced synchronization of 800 MW sized Unit 4 of the country's first UMPP in Mundra, Gujarat.

With this, the total power generation capacity of Tata Power stands at 7699 MW, reinforcing its position as the largest integrated power pany as well as private power producer in India. The Company had missioned Unit 1 of Mundra UMPP in March 2012, Unit 2 in July 2012 and Unit 3 in October 2012. With synchronization of Unit 4, the thermal power generation capacity of Tata Power stands at 6847 MW and the generation through clean sources such as hydro, wind and solar stands at 852 MW.

Thermal

6847 MW

Non-GHS Clean Gen

852 MW

Total

7699 MW

The 4000 MW Mundra UMPP is the first of the UMPPs that heralds the entry of 800 MW supercritical boiler technology in India, which is environment friendly and efficient. This technology and the choice of unit sizes helps save fuel for the project and cut down greenhouse gas emissions upto 15% as  pared to a sub-critical coal-fired power stations. In addition, the choice of coal significantly lowers sulphur emissions to virtually insignificant levels.

Speaking on this milestone, Mr. Anil Sardana, Managing Director, Tata Power, said, "The synchronization of Unit 4 of Mundra UMPP is a significant milestone given the critical power shortage situation in the country. The Mundra power plant is one of the most efficient and environment friendly plant based on super critical technology. With this development, Tata Power's gross generation has touched 7700 MW, once again reinforcing its position as the largest integrated power pany in India. We eagerly await a viable solution by the Hon'ble CERC and look forward to an early resolution of this issue."

About Coastal Gujarat Project Ltd (CGPL):
CGPL is a Special Purpose Vehicle (SPV) formed for setting up and operating the 4000 MW Mundra UMPP. CGPL has signed a Power Purchase Agreement (PPA) with seven procurers (distribution licensees) from five states i.e. Gujarat, Maharashtra, Haryana, Rajasthan and Punjab for the sale of contracted capacity. The Mundra Power Project, India's first UMPP is progressing well. Unit 1, 2 and 3 have been missioned and Unit 4 has been synchronized last week. Unit 5 is under construction and is on schedule.

About Tata Power:
Tata Power is India's largest integrated power pany with a significant international presence. The Company has an installed generation capacity of 7700 MW in India and a presence in all the segments of the power sector viz Generation (thermal, hydro, solar and wind), Transmission, Distribution and Trading. It has successful public-private partnerships in Generation, Transmission and Distribution in India namely "Tata Power Delhi Distribution Limited" with Delhi Vidyut Board for distribution in North Delhi, 'Powerlinks Transmission Ltd.' with Power Grid Corporation of India Ltd. for evacuation of Power from Tala hydro plant in Bhutan to Delhi and 'Maithon Power Ltd.' with Damodar Valley Corporation for a 1050 MW Mega Power Project at Jharkhand. It is one of the largest renewable energy players in India and is developing country's first 4000 MW Ultra Mega Power Project at Mundra (Gujarat) based on super-critical technology. Its international presence includes strategic investments in Indonesia through 30% stake in coal mines and a geothermal project; in Singapore through Trust Energy Resources to securitise coal supply and the shipping of coal for its thermal power generation operations; in South Africa through a joint venture called 'Cennergi' to develop projects in South Africa, Botswana and Namibia; in Australia through investments in enhanced geothermal and clean coal technologies and in Bhutan through a hydro project in partnership with The Royal Government of Bhutan. With its track record of technology leadership, project execution excellence, world class safety processes, customer care and driving green initiatives, Tata Power is poised for a multi-fold growth and mitted to 'lighting up lives' for generations to e. Visit us at: www.tatapower.



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