Odisha Power Generation Corporation
Odisha Power Generation Corporation Limited (OPGC) is the only thermal power generating company owned by Government of Odisha.[1] It was incorporated under the Companies Act 1956 on 14 November 1984. OPGC started as a solely owned Government Company of the state of Orissa. It owns and operates 2 units of 210 MW power plant at Ib Thermal Power Station (ITPS), Banharpali in Jharsuguda District of Odisha.The entire generation from these units is committed to GRIDCO on the basis of a long-term Power Purchase Agreement.
| State-owned enterprise Public company | |
| Industry | Electric utility |
| Founded | 1984 |
| Headquarters | Bhubaneswar, Odisha, India |
Key people | Hemant Sharma (Chairman) Indranil Dutta (Managing Director) |
| Products | Electric power |
| Services | Electricity generation |
| Revenue |  |
Number of employees | 900 (2012) |
| Website | www |
After the divestment of 49% of the equity shares in favour of AES Corporation, USA in early 1999, OPGC with its present ownership structure is unique of its kind in the country.[2]
During 1990, OPGC started construction of 7 Mini Hydel Projects in different locations of Orissa for the generation of pollution-free power by utilizing canal falls to meet the increasing demand of power with the major funding from MNES and IREDA. The details are as follows:
| Project Name | Capacity (KW) | Status as of 2009 |
|---|---|---|
| Biribati MHP | 2 X 325 | Under Operation |
| Kendupatna MHP | 2 X 250 | Under Operation |
| Andharibhangi MHP | 1 X 325 | Under Operation |
| Badanala MHP | 2 X 325 | Revival Proposal in Phase II |
| Banpur MHP | 2 X 150 | Revival Proposal in Phase II |
| Harabhangi MHP | 2 X 1000 | Revival Proposal in Phase III |
| Barboria MHP | 2 X 325 | Revival Proposal in Phase III |
Shareholding pattern
Shareholding pattern of OPGC is as follows
| Shareholders | Percentage |
|---|---|
| Government of Odisha | 51 |
| AES India Pvt. Ltd. (AES Corporation) | 16.25 |
| AES OPGC Holding (AES Corporation) | 32.75 |
Operational highlights
| Year | Generation (MU) | PLF (%) | Aux. Consumption (%) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2007-07 | 3317.81 | 90.18 | 10.15 |
| 2007-08 | 3047.187 | 82.6 | 10.11 |
| 2008-09 | 3190.634 | 86.72 | 10.34 |
| 2009-10 | 2961.114 | 80.48 | 10.44 |
| 2010-11 | 3184.697 | 86.56 | 10.51 |
| 2011-12 | 2950.149 | 80.17 | 10.44 |
| 2012-13 | 3181.000 | 86.48 | 10.58 |
OPGC Expansion Project
OPGC’s expansion project consists of the addition of 2x660 MW (1320 MW) to existing Ib Thermal Power Station. Captive coal mine and dedicated railway line for transportation of coal, are in an advanced stage of development. All clearances for the power plant have been obtained. The contract has been awarded to M/s Bharat Heavy Electricals Limited (BHEL) for the supply of Main Plant and to M/s BGRE for balance of plant. Construction work is in the final stage of Completion. The Commercial Operation of Unit 3 has been declared on 02-07-2019.
50% of power to be generated from the proposed capacity addition has been tied up with GRIDCO under a long term power purchase agreement. Financing agreement executed with Power Finance Corporation and Rural Electrification Corporation for the financing of 75% debt. Two captive coal mines (namely Manoharpur and Dip-side of Manoharpur) allocated to Odisha Coal and Power Limited for the supply of coal to OPGC are in an advanced stage of development, along with the dedicated railway line (MGR) of 47 km for transporting the coal from the mine to the power plant. The land acquisition process for railway line and coal mine have been significantly advanced and the Stage-1 clearance has been obtained from Ministry of Environment and Forest, Government of India for Forest Diversion for coal mine and MGR alignment.
The power plant will depend on coal from the captive coal mine allocated to Odisha Coal and Power Limited. The Coal from the coal mines of Odisha Coal and Power Limited shall be transported through the dedicated railway line to OPGC for commissioning and operation of the expansion power project thereafter. Based on the anticipated receipt of forest and environment clearance from MoEF&CC, progress on land acquisition for railway line and sanction of tapered linkage from Ministry of Coal, GoI, the project is expected to be commissioned in the 12th Five Year Plan.
In addition to Units 3&4, based on the coal reserves available from the captive mines, OPGC is in a position to pursue Units 5&6 of 2x660 MW (1320 MW) at the same location, which is proposed to be pursued after awarding for the commencement of construction is placed for units 3&4.
References
- "Archived copy". Archived from the original on 3 June 2013. Retrieved 21 August 2012.CS1 maint: archived copy as title (link)
- "Adani Power Partners With AES To Acquire 49% Stake In OPGC". Odisha TV. Retrieved 23 June 2020.