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Minutes for 8th Connectivity & Long Term Access Meeting with NR Constituents held on 20/01/2016

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Minutes for 8th Connectivity & Long Term Access Meeting with Northern Region Constituents held on 20/01/2016 at NRPC Office, Delhi.

A. CTU welcomed the participants and informed that Minutes of the 7th Connectivity & Long Term Access Meeting with Northern Region Constituents were issued vide letter ref. no. C/CTU-Plg/N/C&LTA/ dated 10/08/2015. As no observations/comments were received on the minutes, the minutes of 8th Connectivity & Long Term Access Meeting with Northern Region Constituents are confirmed.

B. It was informed that following new Connectivity/ LTA applications need to be

discussed. In addition to new applications, certain modifications of already granted

Connectivity/LTA was also deliberated.

Table-1.0

Sl. No Applicant Time frame Location IC (MW)

Connectivity Sought (MW)

LTA Sought (MW)

1 Nuclear power Corporation of India Ltd.

Aug’2020 Fatehabad (Haryana)

1400 1400 1400

2 Noida Power Company Ltd. April’2014 Greater Noida,

U.P - 500 500

3 Jaiprakash Power Ventures Ltd. Aug’2015 Himachal Pradesh

1000 - 264

4 Lucknow Solar Power Development Corporation Ltd.

Mar’2017 Lucknow 270 270 270

5

Essel Saurya Urja Company of Rajasthan Ltd.

July’2017 Rajasthan 750 750 750

Adani Renewable Energy Park Rajasthan Ltd.

Mar’2017 Rajasthan 250 250 250

Adani Green Energy Ltd. Mar’2016 Rajasthan 250 250 250

Saurya Urja Company of Rajasthan Ltd. (Two Applications)

Jan’2017 Rajasthan - 500 250+250

Saurya Urja Company of Rajasthan Ltd.

Dec’2016 Jaisalmer, Rajasthan

1000 1000 -

Saurya Urja Company of Rajasthan Ltd.

Dec’2016 Jodhpur,

Rajasthan 1000 1000 -

6 NSL Tidong Power Generation Pvt. Ltd.

Jun’2016 Himachal Pradesh

- - 88

7 NHPC Ltd.(Kishenganga HEP) Sep’2016 J&K 330 330 330

8 Aditya Birla Nuvo Ltd. Oct’2016 Sikar, Rajasthan 150 150 -

9 Indian Oil Corporation Ltd. (Mathura Refinery)

July’2018 Mathura, U.P - 100 -

10 NTPC Ltd. (Bilhaur STPP) Dec’2017 Bilhaur, U.P 1320 1320 -

11 SJVNL Ltd. (Dhaulasidh HEP) Jan’2018 Hamirpur, H.P 66 66 -

12 Connectivity & Long Term Applications held up seeking directions from CERC

13 Uttrakhand Connectivity/LTA Applications


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Details of the applications are given below:

1.0 Connectivity & LTA to GHAVP Nuclear power plant (2X700MW) of M/s NPCIL in Haryana

CTU informed that the Connectivity & LTA application from NPCIL was also

discussed during the 7th Connectivity/Long Term Meeting of Northern Region

Constituents held on 14/07/2015. According to the application, the connectivity as

well as Long Term Access for 1400 MW is sought from upcoming Nuclear power

generator (2X700MW) of M/s NPCIL for Gorakhpur Haryana Anu Vidyut Pariyojna

(GHAVP) located at Fatehabad, Haryana w.e.f. Aug’2020 & Sep.’2020 respectively

with target Beneficiaries as Northern region.

Following Transmission System for Connectivity & LTA was proposed during the 7th

meeting of Connectivity & LTA applications in NR:

Proposal for Connectivity:

� Fatehbad - NPCIL generation 400 kV D/c line

Proposal for Long Term Access:

� LILO of second circuit of Moga-Hisar 400 kV D/c line at Fatehbad

� LILO of both circuits of Moga-Hisar 400 kV D/c line at NPCIL generation switchyard

During the last meeting, HVPNL had observed that NPCIL have acquired land for

4*700 MW therefore they should seek LTA & Connectivity corresponding to the

same. HVPNL were of the view that the proposed scheme may need changes

considering the final capacity of 4*700 MW. CEA had advised NPCIL and HVPNL to

resolve the matter and confirm the capacity for which the evacuation scheme should

be planned by CEA/CTU.

During the meeting, representative from NPCIL stated that considering the present

financial sanction of 2*700 MW, Connectivity and LTA applications have been made

and it prefers to retain the same applications, rather than making new applications

(4*700MW) for which no financial sanction is available. Therefore, it was proposed

by NPCIL that power evacuation scheme for GHAVP may be considered based on

the application (2*700MW).

Accordingly, it was decided that there being no change in the Connectivity and LTA

quantum, the transmission system proposed in the 36th Standing Committee meeting

of Northern region Constituents and 7th meeting of Connectivity and LTA application in

NR may be considered for grant of Connectivity & LTA. The same was agreed in 37th

Standing Committee Meeting of NR held on the same day before the present

meeting. Further, as per decision in the 37th Standing Committee meeting of

Northern region Constituents a 125 MVAR bus reactor may also be provided by

14 Inter – Regional LTA Applications to NR


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applicant at generation switchyard and switchgear equipment may be designed with

50 kA fault level.

CTU enquired from NPCIL about the status of allocation of power to different constituents. In response NPCIL informed that allocation of power is yet to be made by the competent authority. In this regard, CTU informed that as per the detailed procedure of CERC in absence of allocation of power, NPCIL shall be required to sign LTA agreement and submit construction phase BG @ Rs. 5 Lakhs/MW corresponding to the LTA quantum, so that implementation of the transmission can be recommended to the Empowered Committee. Further, they were also advised to indicate the auxiliary consumption so as to account for the same while issuing LTA intimation.

Members agreed for the above proposal.

2.0 Connectivity & Long Term Access to M/s Noida Power Company Ltd. for drawl

of 500 MW as a bulk consumer in Greater Noida area, Uttar Pradesh.

CTU informed that the issue of grant of Connectivity and LTA to Noida Power Company Ltd. (NPCL) had been discussed in various Standing Committee/LTA & connectivity meetings, however, the same could not be resolved.

Pursuant to CERC order dated 16/09/2015, NOC was issued by UPPTCL vide letter dated 28-10-2015. UPPTCL has indicated that 500MW load of NPCL can be catered to from existing and upcoming system of STU. Based on the above NOC, agenda for grant of LTA to M/s NPCL was circulated to all Northern region Constituents, wherein it was proposed that LTA may be granted for drawl of 500MW power at G. Noida 765/400kV S/s of UPPTCL w.e.f. 1/10/2017 to 30/9/2042:

UPPTCL informed that their network would be adequate to deliver 500MW LTA to NPCL from Oct, 2017 from existing STU network & upcoming 765/400/220 kV, 400/220 kV, 400/132 kV, 220/33 kV, 132 kV substations in the area, therefore CTU need not develop any system for proposed LTA. It was also informed that some of 765kV, 400kV substations will be available by the end of 2015 and others by 2016 along with following connecting line:

� LILO of Agra-Meerut 765 kV ISTS existing line at G. Noida (765 kV) � G. Noida (765 kV)- G. Noida (Pali) 400 kV D/c line � G. Noida (765 kV)- Sikandrabad 400 kV D/c (Quad) line

In view of the above, it was agreed to cancel the already granted connectivity at 400/220 kV G. Noida (new) proposed under ISTS. Further, LTA may be granted subject to the condition mentioned in the NOC furnished by UPPTCL.

M/s NPCL requested that as some part of the U.P Transmission system associated

with grant of Connectivity as bulk consumer to them is getting commissioned shortly,

therefore, part LTA may be granted to them. CTU stated that, as per CERC

regulations, grant of part LTA is not permitted, therefore, LTA shall be granted for

total quantum ie. 500 MW from the time period as requested in the LTA application

ie. October’17. Representative from M/s NPCL also agreed to the same.

Members agreed to the above.


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3.0 Long Term Access for 264 MW to M/s Jaiprakash Power Ventures Ltd. for

Karcham Wangtoo Hydro Electric Plant in Himachal Pradesh.

CTU informed that earlier LTA was granted for 704 MW for Karcham Wangtoo

generation project with target regions as NR which was subsequently revised as NR

(440 MW), WR (176 MW) and SR (88 MW).

However, JPVL requested POWERGRID to reinstate the earlier granted LTA to

Northern Region beneficiaries for 704 MW instead of NR, WR and SR.

The matter was also discussed during the 7th NR LTA/Connectivity meeting wherein

CEA had suggested that Jaiprakash Power Ventures Ltd. may apply with a new LTA

application as the change in LTA Quantum is more than 100 MW.

Subsequently, as suggested by CEA, a fresh LTA application was submitted by

Jaiprakash Power Ventures Ltd. in Aug’2015 for change of target region from WR-

176MW & SR-88MW to NR.

It was discussed & agreed that as the Karcham Wangtoo HEP is located in Northern

part of Northern Region, therefore, change of target region from WR & SR shall not

require any augmentation in transmission system. Hence, change of target region

sought by the applicant was agreed to subject to the fulfillment of regulatory

provisions. It was also informed to the applicant that the grant of LTA and treatment

of relinquishment charges shall be applicable as per the directions/guidelines of the

Hon’ble Commission, for which representative of Jai Prakash Power Ventures Ltd.

gave their consent.

Members agreed for the same.

4.0 Connectivity & Long Term Access to M/s Lucknow Solar Power Development

Corporation Ltd. for 270 MW from Jalaun Solar Park in Uttar Pradesh.

In the 36th Meeting of Standing Committee on Power System Planning in Northern

Region held on 13/07/2015, transmission system for Solar Power Parks in Jalaun,

UP (370 MW) comprising establishment of 400/132kV, 3x200 MVA S/s at Jalaun &

400kV D/c line between Jalaun PS & Kanpur (New) was discussed and in-principally

agreed. In the meeting, it was also decided that implementation of above

transmission scheme shall be taken up only after receipt of application from Solar

park developer for LTA of at least 25% of their installed capacity.

Subsequently, M/s Lucknow Solar Power Development Corp. Ltd. (LSPDCL), the

Solar Power park developer, submitted the application for Connectivity and LTA in

ISTS for revised capacity (270 MW) (Further modified to 260 MW) of Jalaun Solar

Power Park with NR as target beneficiary. As per the application, LTA is sought from

Dec’2016 for 25 years, which was further revised as Mar’17.

Subsequently, the above proposal of LSPDCL was discussed in the 37th Standing

Committee Meeting of Northern region Constituents wherein it was agreed that

transmission scheme for evacuation of power from different location of Jalaun Solar


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Power park will be evolved & developed by UPPTCL as an Intra State transmission

scheme. Therefore, the implementation of above identified Interstate transmission

system for Jalaun Solar power park by POWER GRID is not required.

Hence, it was agreed to close the Connectivity & LTA application of M/s Lucknow

Solar Power Development Corp. Ltd. (LSPDCL).

Members agreed for the same

5.0 Connectivity & Long Term Access applications M/s Saurya Urja Company of

Rajasthan Ltd., M/s Essel Saurya Urja Company of Rajasthan Ltd. & Adani

Renewable Energy park Rajasthan Ltd. for Ultra Mega Solar Parks in Bhadla,

Distt. Rajasthan.

CTU informed that in the 36th Meeting of Standing Committee on Power System

Planning in Northern Region held on 13/07/2015, inter-state transmission scheme for

evacuation of 3000MW of solar power in Jodhpur (Bhadla :1000MW) and Jaisalmer

(Parewar and Fatehgarh : 2000MW) was in-principally agreed. In the meeting, it was

also agreed that implementation of above system shall be taken up by POWERGRID

only after receipt of LTA of at least 25% of their installed capacity from respective

Solar park developers.

It was informed that subsequently, following three Solar Power park Developers

(SPPDs) have applied for Connectivity /LTA at Bhadla (Jodhpur) in Rajasthan

Applicant LTA

(MW)

Solar Park Schedule Target Region

Saurya Urja Company of Rajasthan Ltd. 500 Bhadla Ph.-III Jan’17 NR

Adani Renewable Energy Park

Rajasthan Ltd.

250 Bhadla Ph-IV Mar’17 NR

Essel Saurya Urja Company of

Rajasthan Ltd.

750 Phalodi-

Pokaran

Jul’17 NR-400 MW and

WR-350 MW

It was informed that based on the joint visit for site selection for 765/400/220kV

Bhadla Pooling station by RRECL, RVPN, POWERGRID, Solar Power park

developers etc., Govt land (about 130 acres) in Tehsil Bap, Jodhpur district was

identified and applied to Govt of Rajasthan for land allotment. The above site for

Bhadla Pooling Station is at about 20 km from M/s Saurya Urja & Adani Solar Power

Park whereas M/s Essel’s Park is about 60 km.

The connectivity to M/s Adani (250 MW) and M/s Saurya Urja Co. (500 MW) was

proposed at 220kV voltage level, whereas connectivity of M/s Essel (750 MW) was

proposed at 400kV. It was decided that 220kV & 400kV D/c Interconnecting

Transmission line from Solar Park Pooling station upto 220/400/765kV Bhadla

Pooling station shall be developed by the respective applicants/SPPD as part of its


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internal transmission infrastructure. M/s Adani & M/s Saurya Urja Co. Ltd agreed for

the development of 220kV D/c interconnection upto Bhadla PS as part of their

internal infrastructure. M/s Essel Saurya (750 MW) expressed their concerns

regarding laying 60 km long 400kV D/c interconnecting line upto Bhadla PS due to

ROW concerns, cost economics as well as their limited technical expertise. Members

decided that in view of the short gestation period of the project, it is advisable that

interconnecting line may be developed by M/s Essel as its being done by other

SPPD’s also.

However, scope of 4 nos. 220kV line bays (2 nos. 220kV each for M/s Saurya Urja &

Adani Renewable) and 2 nos. 400kV line bays (for M/s Essel) at 220/400/765kV

Bhadla Pooling station for termination of SPPD’s interconnecting transmission lines

is kept under the scope of the proposed ISTS scheme for expediting implementation.

Further, to address reactive power management aspects including during low/no

solar generation periods, 1x240MVAr bus reactor at 765kV & 1x125 MVAr at 400kV

at Bhadla S/s is proposed. For 765kV Bhadla- Bikaner D/c line also, 1x240 MVar

Switchable line reactor at each end of each Ckt. is proposed.

Considering above three (3) LTA applications for 1500 MW Solar Power transfer

requirement through Bhadla pooling station, following transmission scheme was

agreed to be taken up for implementation as ISTS by POWERGRID:

i. 765kV Bhadla (PG) – Bikaner(PG) D/c

ii. 400kV Bhadla (PG)- Bhadla (RVPN) D/c (Quad)

iii. Establishment of Pooling Station at Bhadla (PG) (765/400kV : 3x1500MVA

400/220kV : 3x500MVA,)

iv. 2 nos. 400kV & 4 nos. 220kV line bays at Bhadla (PG) for interconnection of

solar park interconnection

v. 1x240 MVAr switchable line reactor at each end (each ckt) of 765kV

Bhadla(PG)- Bikaner(PG) D/c line

vi. 1x240 MVAr (765kV ) & 1x125 MVAr (400kV) Bus reactors at Bhadla Pooling

Station

It was agreed that Long Term Access shall be granted to the above applicants with

the above mentioned transmission system.

Further, grant of Connectivity for all three applicants was agreed through following

Transmission system:

1) M/s Saurya Urja Company of Rajasthan Ltd.

� M/s Saurya generation switchyard - Bhadla (PG) Pooling Station 220 kV D/c

(Twin Zebra) line (to be implemented by the applicant)

2) M/s Adani Renewable Energy Park Rajasthan Ltd.

� M/s Adani generation switchyard - Bhadla (PG) Pooling Station 220 kV D/c line

(to be implemented by the applicant)

3) M/s Essel Saurya Urja Company of Rajasthan Ltd.


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� M/s Essel Saurya generation switchyard - Bhadla (PG) Pooling Station 400 kV

D/c line (to be implemented by the applicant)

The above Tr. system was agreed during 38th standing Committee meeting of NR.

M/s Saurya Urja Co. of Rajasthan Ltd., M/s Adani Renewable Energy Park

Rajasthan Ltd, and M/s Essel Saurya Co. of Rajasthan Ltd, in their LTA applications

indicated schedule for Jan’17, Mar’17 and Jul’17 respectively. It was deliberated that

considering the scope involvement in above transmission system, target

commissioning schedule may be taken as progressively from Dec’17.

Applicants/SPPD agreed to review and align their target commissioning schedule in

line with the above.

I. Earlier Connectivity Applications of Saurya Urja Company of Rajasthan Ltd. for

1000MW each at Bhadla & Parewar:

It was informed that in the 7th Connectivity / LTA Meeting of Northern Region

Constituents held on 14.07.2015, Connectivity applications from M/s Saurya Urja

Company of Rajasthan Ltd. for Solar power projects of 1000MW capacity each at

Bhadla & Parewar (Jaisalmer) in Rajasthan were discussed. However confirmation

of RVPN regarding Connectivity points, space availability for 220 kV & 400 kV bays

etc. could not be discussed as representative from RVPN was not present.

It was deliberated that following has been observed while processing the

Connectivity applications of M/s Saurya Urja Company of Rajasthan Ltd.:

− M/s Saurya applied for Connectivity of 1000 MW capacity each at Bhadla &

Jaisalmer (Parewar)

− M/s Saurya vide letter dated. 23.06.15 informed that they have received

authorization from MNRE to apply for Connectivity/LTA in ISTS for both Bhadla

Phase-III (1000 MW) as well as Jaisalmer Phase-I solar projects (1000 MW)

therefore their applicant category may be considered as Solar Power Park

Developer (SPPD).

− Subsequently, M/s Saurya also applied for Connectivity & Long Term Access in

ISTS for 500 MW at Bhadla (Jodhpur). However authorization from MNRE to

above developer is given under Bhadla Phase-III (1000 MW) capacity only.

− Further, as per the discussion with RVPN, it was informed that M/s Saurya is

already given connectivity/LTA for its Bhadla Solar project (1000 MW) by RVPN

for 500 MW

− In effect, M/s Saurya Urja applied for Connectivity of 1500 MW from its Bhadla

Solar Project and SPPD authorization from MNRE is available for 1000 MW at

Bhadla out of which 500 MW is granted by RRVPN, as informed

− In addition, MNRE vide letter dated 17.12.15 intimated about cancellation of

Jaisalmer Ph-I solar Park (1000 MW) to be set up by M/s Saurya Urja at Parewar,

Joga & Kachuri villages of Jaisalmer.


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As the earlier Connectivity applications at Bhadla (1000 MW) & Parewar, Jaisalmer

(1000 MW) are pending with CTU, M/s Saurya was requested to clarify about the

present status of 1000MW project each at Bhadla & Parewar (Jaisalmer) and their

connectivity applications in above context.

On the above representative of M/s Saurya Urja stated that the earlier Connectivity

application for 1000 MW at Bhadla & Jaisailmer by M/s Saurya Urja Company of

Rajasthan Ltd. may be closed and the same was agreed.

II. Earlier Connectivity Application of Adani Green Energy Ltd. for 250MW:

It was informed that M/s Adani Green Energy Ltd. had earlier applied for grant of

Connectivity for 250 MW in the “Generator” category at Bhadla, Rajasthan. Also, M/s

Adani Renewable Energy Park Raj Ltd. has applied for Connectivity of 250 MW at

Bhadla as “SPPD”. All other application details including location of the project are

same as given in the application by M/s Adani Green Energy Ltd.

Representative of M/s Adani Green Energy Ltd. clarified that the earlier Connectivity

application of 250 MW as a “Generator” may be closed.

Members agreed to above.

6.0 Long Term Access to NSL Tidong Power Generation Pvt. Ltd. for 88 MW of

Tidong HEP in Himachal Pradesh.

CTU informed that Long Term Application from M/s NSL Tidong Power Generation

Pvt. Ltd. for 88 MW from Tidong HEP located in Himachal Pradesh for transfer of

power to Southern region was discussed during the 7th Meeting of Northern Region

Constituents regarding Connectivity/Long Term applications held on 14/07/2015. The

transmission system discussed & agreed in the 30th NR SCM for Interim as well as

final arrangement for evacuation of power through Tidong-I HEP is as below:

Interim Arrangement:

� LILO of one circuit of 220 kV D/C Kashang- Bhaba line at Tidong-I HEP

Final Arrangement:

� 2x315 MVA (7x105 MVA units) 220/400 kV GIS Pooling Station at Jangi (with

4000 Amps. switchgear) (with space provision for 3rd ICT)

� Tidong – Jangi Pooling Station 220 kV D/c line

Further, during the meeting held on 14/07/’2015 it was informed that the processing

of pending LTA applications since Nov’2013 for power transfer to Southern region

were held up on litigation and they are gradually being processed as per the priority

and availability of ATC. It was informed that after the CERC order the pending

applications for power transfer to Southern Region have already been processed.

Subsequently, the above proposal for grant of LTA was discussed in

Connectivity/LTA meeting of Southern region constituents held on 29/12/2015 for

their concurrence and after deliberations, following was agreed:


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LTA to M/s NSL Tidong Power generation Private Limited may be granted subject to

commissioning of following:

� Angul-Srikakulam-Vemagiri 765kV D/c line along with “Constraints in 400kV bay extensions at Vemagiri” (Including rearrangement of Vemagiri(PG)-Vemagiri(AP) line). (Note- To enhance the ATC from NEW grid to SR grid, certain realignment works had been proposed, the same are being discussed with AP. Accordingly this grant would be subject to the agreement of AP for the proposed realignment)..

� Wardha - Maheshwaram 765kV D/c link with anchoring at Nizamabad along with “Connectivity lines associated with Maheshwaram substation”.

It was agreed that LTA to M/s NSL Tidong Power generation Pvt. Ltd. may be granted subject to above mentioned conditions & Transmission system. The start date of LTA may be considered as 1st July, 2017 or the availability of corridor as mentioned above whichever is later.


7.0 Connectivity & LTA to NHPC Ltd. for Kishenganga HEP for transfer of 330 MW

of power

CTU informed that the Connectivity & LTA application was discussed & agreed

during the 7th Connectivity/Long Term Meeting of Northern Region Constituents with

the following Transmission system:

o Kishenganga – Amargarh 220 kV D/c

o Kishenganga – Wagoora 220 kV D/c

CTU stated that allocation from Ministry of Power for the generation project has not

been submitted by NHPC who has applied for Connectivity as well LTA as per CERC

regulations, 2009 to fulfill the regulatory requirements. In this regard NHPC need to

submit the power allocation from Govt of India so as the intimation of Connectivity &

LTA can be issued. As NHPC was not present in the meeting, therefore, the same

could not be confirmed.

Members noted.

8.0 Connectivity to M/s Aditya Birla Nuvo Ltd. for 150 MW for Solar generating

plant in Rajasthan.

CTU informed that Connectivity application was received from M/s Aditya Birla Nuvo

Ltd. in September’2015 for 150 MW quantum of power from Solar generating plant

Project located in Sikar, Rajasthan. As per the application, Connectivity has been

sought at Sikar (POWERGRID) 400/220 kV S/s from Oct’2016.

It was also informed that space is not available for 220 kV bays at Sikar 400/200 kV

(PG) substation, therefore, connectivity cannot be provided at this substation.

However, connectivity can be considered through LILO of one circuit of Sikar (PG) -

Sikar (RVPNL) 220 kV D/c line at Solar Generation plant. It was stated that this


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requires consent from RVPNL, however, the consent of RVPNL could not be

obtained as no representative was present in the meeting.

The matter was deliberated and looking into the tight commissioning schedule of

Solar Project, i.e. Oct’2016 as indicated by applicant, it was decided that CEA would

convene a meeting with RVPNL and CTU on an early date to resolve the matter.

Accordingly, it was decided that connectivity may be granted to M/s Aditya Birla

Nuvo Ltd. for 150 MW quantum of power from Solar generating plant after resolution

of issue as mentioned above.

It was also agreed that as the project capacity is 150 MW, the construction of

connectivity line shall have to be taken up by the applicant in-line with CERC

regulations.

CTU informed to the applicant that mere connectivity does not fulfill the condition of

adequacy of transmission system for transfer of power to target beneficiaries and the

grant of connectivity shall not entitle to interchange any power with the grid.

Transmission beyond immediate evacuation system shall be evolved once the

applicant applies for the LTA. Hence, M/s Aditya Birla Nuvo Ltd. was advised to

apply for LTA.

Members agreed to the above

9.0 Connectivity to M/s Indian Oil Corporation Limited for 100 MW as bulk

Consumer for their Mathura refinery.

CTU informed that Indian Oil Corporation Limited had applied for Connectivity as a

bulk consumer for 100 MW quantum of power for their Mathura refinery, Uttar

Pradesh, which was discussed during the 7th Connectivity/Long Term meeting of

Northern Region Constituents. However, grant of Connectivity could not be finalized

due to certain issues regarding grant of Connectivity as a bulk consumer to a

generator, construction of dedicated line etc.

Subsequently, a meeting was held between CTU and M/s IOCL on 27/08/2015

wherein M/s IOCL has expressed its desire to connect to STU network for which

STU consent is required.

Accordingly, the matter was discussed in the meeting, wherein UPPTCL informed

that in the vicinity of IOCL Mathura refinery, their new Math 220/132/33 kV

substation has been approved and is expected to be completed by 2018.

After deliberations, it was agreed that applicant shall approach UPPTCL for their

concurrence and communicate the same to CTU. Thereafter, connectivity may be

granted to M/s IOCL through STU network.



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10.0 Connectivity to Bilhaur STPP (2X660MW) of M/s NTPC Limited in Uttar Pradesh

CTU informed that Connectivity application for 1320 MW from coal based Bilhaur

STPP (2X660MW) generation of M/s NTPC Limited was discussed in 7th

Connectivity/Long Term Meeting of Northern Region Constituents held on

14/07/2015 and it was agreed that Connectivity may be granted to M/s NTPC for

Bilhaur STPP w.e.f. Dec. 2017 with the following Transmission system:

• Bilhaur- Kanpur(New) 400 kV (Quad) D/c line

Subsequently, the above system has also been agreed during the 37th Standing

Committee Meeting of Northern region Constituents.

Further, during the meeting, it was agreed that a 125 MVAR bus reactor may be

provided by applicant at generation switchyard and switchgear equipment may be

designed with 50 kA fault level.

NTPC was enquired about the status allocation of power to different constituents to

which it was informed that allocation of power is yet to be made by the competent

authority. In this regard, CTU informed that as per the detailed procedure in absence

of allocation of power, NTPC shall be required sign LTA agreement and submit

construction phase BG @ Rs. 5 Lakhs/MW corresponding to the LTA quantum, so

that implementation of the transmission can be recommended to the Empowered

Committee.

CTU reiterated that mere connectivity does not full fill the condition of adequacy of

transmission system for transfer of power to beneficiaries and the grant of

connectivity shall not entitle to interchange any power with the grid. It was informed

that NTPC has not yet applied for LTA and Transmission system beyond immediate

evacuation system shall be evolved once the NTPC applies for the LTA. Accordingly,

NTPC was suggested to apply for LTA.


11.0 Connectivity to Dhaulasidh Hydro Electric Power Project (66MW) of M/s SJVN

Limited in Himachal Pradesh.

CTU informed that connectivity to Dhaulasidh was included in the agenda of 7th NR

LTA/ Connectivity Meeting, however, the same could not be discussed due to

absence of HPPTCL representative. Subsequently, a meeting for Connectivity to

Dhaulasidh HEP was held among CEA, HPSEBL/HPPTCL & SJVNL on 09/09/15.

Thereafter, SJVNL vide letter dated 08/10/2015 requested that considering techno-

economic reasons, the Connectivity of Dhaulasidh generation plant may be granted

through 220 kV D/c line from Dhaulasidh HEP to 400/220 kV S/s at Hamirpur

(POWERGRID).


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The same was discussed during the meeting and it was agreed to grant Connectivity

to M/s SJVNL for Dhaulasidh HEP for 66 MW with the following Transmission

system:

� Dhaulasidh HEP- Hamirpur (PG) 220 kV D/c line

It was deliberated that the connectivity line shall be constructed by SJVNL including

bays at both ends, in line with CERC regulations. Representative from M/s SJVNL

informed the revised commissioning schedule of the project as December’ 2022,

therefore, connectivity was agreed to be granted from Dec’2022.

CTU re-iterated that mere connectivity does not fulfill the condition of adequacy of

transmission system for transfer of power to target beneficiaries and the grant of

connectivity shall not entitle to interchange any power with the grid. Transmission

beyond immediate evacuation system shall be evolved once the applicant applies for

the LTA. Hence, M/s SJVNL was advised to apply for LTA.


12.0 Pending Connectivity & Long Term Applications pertaining to Northern region

CTU informed that there are many Long Term Access applications where LTA could

not be granted as the LTA applicants have sought repeated extensions in grant of

Long Term access by requesting to keep their applications ‘in abeyance’. Similarly,

some applications could not be granted LTA as the regional constituents opined and

informed about the lack of progress of generation plant. CERC has been approached

for suitable directions in this regard and the list of such LTA/Connectivity applications

is as below:

It was further informed that following LTA applications are pending for

directions/guidelines from CERC due to non-signing of LTA agreement:

Sl. No Applicant Time frame Location IC (MW)

Connectivity Sought (MW)

LTA Sought (MW)

1 Jaiprakash Associates Ltd. (Roorkee Unit)

April’2017 Uttrakhand 120 - 10

2 Jaiprakash Associates Ltd. (Panipat Unit)

April’2017 Uttrakhand 120 - 10

3 Gama Infraprop (P) Ltd. Oct’2011 Uttrakhand 225 - 50

4 NTPC Ltd. (Gidderbaha STPP) Deferred Punjab 2640 2640 2617.74

5 Miyar HEP Company Ltd. July’2017 Himachal Pradesh

120 120 120

6 SELI HEP Company Ltd. Oct’2017 Himachal Pradesh

400 400 400

7 M/s NHPC Ltd. (Kotlibehl HEP) 2016-17 Uttrakhand 215 215 (10% overload capacity)

215 (10% overload capacity)


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Sl.

No

Applicant Time frame Location IC Connectivity Sought (MW)

LTA Sought (MW)

1 Himachal Pradesh Power Corporation Limited (Sainj HEP)

April’2014 Himachal Pradesh

100 100 100

2 Himachal Pradesh Power Corporation Limited (Sawra Kuddu)

Dec’2012 Himachal Pradesh

111 111 111

3 Sravanthi Energy Pvt. Ltd. Mar’2011 Uttrakhand 450 450

(Two Phases) 450

(Two Phases)

CTU informed that based on the directions/guidelines of CERC, suitable actions shall

be taken.

Members noted the above.

13.0 LTA/Connectivity to hydro projects in Uttarakhand

LTA/Connectivity for various hydro projects being developed in Uttarakhand was

discussed, the details of which are given below:

A) Projects for which LTA was granted beyond Kashipur: Tapovan Vishnugarh

HEP(520MW), Alaknanda HEP (300 MW) & Phatabyung HEP (76 MW)

CTU informed that for above projects, earlier Connectivity was granted by PTCUL

and LTA was granted by CTU beyond Kashipur. Subsequently, vide order dated

31/1/2013 in Petition no. 133/MP/2012, the comprehensive transmission system

identified by PTCUL in association with CEA for evacuation of power from these

generation projects have been declared as deemed ISTS system. Accordingly,

during the 7th LTA/Connectivity meeting of NR constituents, these generators were

asked to apply afresh for connectivity to CTU.

It was further informed that Phatabyung HEP & Alaknanda HEP had signed LTA

Agreements, however based on revised connectivity application the injection point

for LTA would get changed to deemed ISTS network and the already signed LTA

agreement shall be revised by CTU. It was also agreed that after grant of

connectivity, PTCUL would sign Implementation Agreement with the generators in

line with CERC Regulations.

i. Connectivity to Tapovan Vishnugarh Hydro project (520 MW) of M/s NTPC Ltd.

in Uttarakhand.

CTU informed that connectivity application was received in October’2015 from NTPC

Ltd. for 520 MW Tapovan Vishnugarh Hydro Project located in Uttarakhand. As per

application, the Connectivity has been sought from 1st Sep’2018 (commissioning of

first unit).

CTU informed that the associated composite transmission system for various hydro

projects in Uttarakhand including Tapovan Vishnugarh HEP was revised in the 35th


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Standing Committee meeting of transmission planning of NR held on 03/11/14. The

final agreed composite transmission is given below:

� Establishment of 400/220 kV, 2X315MVA Pipalkoti (GIS) substation

� Tapovan Vishnugad HEP– Pipalkoti (THDC) S/s 400 kV D/c (Twin Moose) line

� LILO of one circuit of Vishnu Prayag-Muzaffarnagar 400 kV line at Pipalkoti

(THDC) 400/220 kV substation

� Pipalkoti HEP - Pipalkoti (THDC) S/s 400kV D/C (Twin Moose) line.

� Pipalkoti (THDC) S/s -Srinagar 400 kV D/c (Quad)

� Srinagar-Kashipur 400 kV D/c (Quad)

It was informed that the integrated transmission system has been evolved for

Tapovan Vishnugarh, Akalnanda & Pipalkoti hydro projects, the Connectivity system

needs to be segregated based on the commissioning schedule. The integrated

transmission system is to be developed in a phased manner.

CTU further informed that the transmission system for Tapovan Vishnugadh and

Pipalkoti HEPs need to be finalised on priority as these project are expected in 2018-

19 time frame and delay in finalisation may result into bottling up of power. It was

proposed that PTCUL may take up the implementation of 400 kV D/c line with twin

conductor from Tapovan Vishnugah to proposed site of Pipalkoti substation and join

with 400 kV Quad line from proposed site of Pipalkoti to Srinagar. Further, the

power from Pipalkoti HEP may be injected at Pipalkoti switching station. It was

further stated that in the time frame of Pipalkoti HEP, only 400 kV switching station

would be required and transformers are to be provided later with other generation

projects like Alaknanda HEP.

Note : Subsequently to discuss the evacuation of power from Tapovan Vishnugadh

and Pipalkoti HEPs a meeting was held in CEA on 18/02/2016 wherein it was

informed that Tapovan Vishnugadh is expected by September 2018 and Pipalkoti

HEP is expected by end of 2019.

Accordingly, following is proposed for grant of connectivity:

a) Tapopvan Vishnugarh HEP:

Transmission system for grant of connectivity to Tapovan Vishnugarh HEP shall be as below: � Tapovan Vishnugad HEP– Proposed site of Pipalkoti 400 kV S/s 400kV D/c (Twin

Moose) line � Proposed site of Pipalkoti 400 kV S/s-Srinagar 400kV D/c (Quad Moose) line

b) Pipalkoti HEP:

Transmission system for grant of connectivity to Pipalkoti HEP shall be as below:

� Pipalkoti HEP– 400 kV Pipalkoti switching station 400kV D/c (Twin Moose) line

� Establishment of 400 kV Pipalkoti switching station

� Diversion of Tapovan Vishnugad HEP– Proposed site of Pipalkoti 400 kV S/s

400kV D/c (Twin Moose) line at Pipalkoti switching station


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� Diversion of Proposed site of Pipalkoti 400 kV S/s– Srinagar 400kV D/c (Quad)

line at Pipalkoti switching station

It was deliberated that for evacuation of power beyond Srinagar 400/220 kV S/s

(PTCUL), Srinagar (PTCUL)-Kashipur 400 kV (Quad) D/c line shall be required.

Further, it was discussed that implementation of the above system is to be carried

out by PTCUL, however their concurrence could not be obtained as no

representative from PTCUL was present in the meeting. It was agreed that CEA

would convene a meeting among PTCUL, NTPC, THDC & CTU for concurrence of

PTCUL on above system. Thereafter, Connectivity may be granted to M/s NTPC Ltd.

from Sep’2018. (Subsequently to discuss the evacuation of power from Tapovan

Vishnugadh and Pipalkoti HEPs a meeting was held in CEA on 18/02/2016 wherein

the above proposal was agreed.)

CTU informed that PTCUL need to sign the implementation agreement with the

generator as per the CERC guidelines.


ii. Connectivity for 259MW to Alaknanda HEP (300MW) of M/s GMR (Badrinath)

Hydro Power Generation Pvt. Ltd in Uttarakhand.

CTU informed that M/s GMR (Badrinath) Hydro Power Generation Pvt. Ltd had been

granted Long Term Access beyond Kashipur for transfer of 259 MW power from

Alaknanda HEP (300MW) in Uttarakhand. Connectivity was granted by PTCUL for

the same.

Also, vide order dated 31/1/2013 in Petition no. 133/MP/2012, the comprehensive

transmission system identified by PTCUL in association with CEA have been

declared as deemed ISTS system. Accordingly, during the 7th LTA/Connectivity

meeting of NR constituents, the applicant was asked to apply afresh for connectivity

to CTU.

In the last few LTA/Connectivity meetings, M/s GMR (Badrinath) Hydro Power

Generation Pvt. Ltd had informed that their generation activities are on hold for want

of requisite clearances and the case is pending in Hon’ble Supreme Court.

It was further informed that M/s GMR (Badrinath) Hydro Power Generation Pvt. Ltd.

had already signed LTA Agreement, however based on revised connectivity

application the injection point for LTA would get changed to deemed ISTS network

and the already signed LTA agreement shall be revised by CTU.

Therefore, it was reiterated that without Connectivity, LTA is infructuous and they

need to apply for ISTS connectivity to CTU. After deliberations it was agreed that

agreed that the matter of M/s GMR (Badrinath) Hydro Power Generation Pvt. Ltd.

shall be discussed after receipt of Connectivity application.



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iii. Connectivity to Phata Byung Hydro project (76 MW) of M/s Lanco Mandakini Hydro Energy Pvt. Ltd. in Uttarakhand.

CTU informed that Connectivity application has been received in Aug’2015 from M/s

Lanco Mandakini Hydro Energy Pvt. Ltd. for transfer of 76 MW power from Phata

Byung Hydro Project. As per the application, Connectivity has been sought from

Sep’2017. However, the applicant subsequently informed the revised commissioning

schedule as Sep’2018.

It was informed that the composite associated transmission system for various hydro

projects in Uttarakhand including Phata Byung HEP has been developed by PTCUL

under which, Phata Byung HEP is connected through:

� LILO of one circuit of Rambara- Baramwari 220kV line at the generation

switchyard

It was discussed that as Rambara generation project is uncertain, 220 kV D/c line

from Phata Byung generation switchyard to Barmwari (PTCUL) S/s can be

implemented by the applicant. However, the transmission system beyond Baramwari

S/s upto Srinagar 400/220 kV S/s shall be implemented by PTCUL.

After deliberations, it was agreed that Connectivity can be granted to M/s Lanco

Mandakini Hydro Energy Pvt. Ltd. for Phata Byung HEP with the following

transmission system from Sep’2018:

� Phata Byung generation switchyard - Barmwari (PTCUL) S/s 220 kV D/c line

It was discussed that for evacuation of power beyond Srinagar 400/220 kV S/s

(PTCUL), Srinagar (PTCUL)-Kashipur 400 kV (Quad) D/c line shall be required,

which is to be Implemented by PTCUL. In this regard, concurrence from PTCUL is

required, however, the same could not be obtained as representative from PTCUL

was not present in the meeting. It was agreed that the applicant shall approach

PTCUL and communicate the same to CTU, based on which connectivity shall be

granted.

CTU informed that Long Term Open Access has already been granted beyond

Kashipur and PTCUL shall sign the implementation agreement with the generator as

per the CERC guidelines.

Members agreed.

B) Projects for which Connectivity applied to CTU

iv. Connectivity to Pipalkoti Hydro project (444 MW) of M/s THDC India Ltd. in Uttarakhand

Discussed above at para 15. A) i



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C) Other Projects: It was deliberated that there are certain other projects who had

applied connectivity to PTCUL, however they had not applied LTA to CTU. In

addition some of the generation developers have neither applied for connectivity nor

LTA. PTCUL may impress upon those generators to apply for connectivity and LTA

to CTU.

Members noted the same.

14.0 Inter – Regional LTA Applications to NR

CTU informed that based on LTA applications and Central Sector allocations, total

power transfer requirement towards NR comes out to about 26000MW. If certain

uncertain/abandoned/closed applications are not considered, power transfer

requirement reduces to about 23500 MW. In addition to the import requirement of

NR assessed above, additional requirement of about 2500 MW power transfer to NR

is envisaged from following generation projects in WR (& SR):

Sl No.

Generation Projects Region Additional Allocation to NR (MW)

1 KSK Mahanadi Power Company Ltd WR 1000 (Firm)

2 MB Power (MP) Ltd. WR 200 (169MW Firm)

3 MB Power (MP) Ltd. WR 144

4 Suzlon Power Infrastructure Ltd. (3 applications, location of project in SR)

SR 120

5 SEI Sunshine Power Pvt. Ltd. WR 180

6 Rewa Ultra Mega Solar Ltd. WR 300

7 DB Power Chhattisgarh Ltd. WR 75 (Firm)

8 Maruti Clean Coal & Power Ltd * WR 205 (Firm)

9 TRN Energy Ltd * WR 240 (Firm)

Grand Total 2464

* TRN Energy and Maruti Clean Coal & Power Ltd. had submitted LTA applications against firm PPAs signed with beneficiaries in NR; however same were closed on account of incomplete applications.

CTU further stated that the above mentioned quantum of WR – NR power transfer, power transfer requirement of TRN, DBPCL and MCCPL has also been included in studies considering that they have firm PPA as they may apply afresh. In addition to above applications, LTA application of Barethi STPS indicates about 871MW power allocation to Northern Region. Hence, the total power transfer requirement to NR after considering above applications is likely to be about 26500-27000 MW.

CEA informed that the above was discussed during the 37th SCMPSPNR wherein UP raised the issue of lightly loaded ER-NR links. It was deliberated that since generation projects in WR (particularly in Chhattisgarh) and in Odisha, which have strong connectivity with WR (via Chhattisgarh), have materialized in time, the WR – NR corridor gets stressed.

Director, CEA further informed that during the 22nd meeting of WR constituents regarding Connectivity/Open Access held on 30.11.2015 following new inter-regional transmission corridor was agreed:


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• Establishment of New 2x1500MVA, 765/400kV Substation at Allahabad

• Vindhyachal Pool – Allahabad (New) 765kV D/c line

• Allahabad (New) – Lucknow 765kV D/c line

• LILO of Sasaram – Fatehpur 765kV S/c line at Allahabad (New)

• LILO of Meja – Allahabad 400kV D/c line at Allahabad (New)*

* On the above CTU representative stated that while carrying out the above studies it was observed that Allahabad – Allahabad 400 kV D/c line becomes critically loaded. Accordingly in this case LILO of Allahabad – Kanpur 400 kV D/c line at Allahabad (New) has been considered and with this problem of critical loading of Allahabad – Allahabad (New) gets alleviated.

CEA further informed that constituents of WR had agreed that strengthening

between WR & NR is required to process the pending LTA applications, however,

considering the reservations expressed by UPPTCL, it was decided that a Sub-

committee comprising of CEA, UPPTCL & CTU shall be formed to discuss and

finalize the transmission strengthening scheme between WR & NR. It was also

decided that UPPTCL would submit their concern while finalizing the scheme.

It was agreed that based on the recommendations of above Sub-Committee, LTA to

the applicants may be granted in order of their priority in-line with CERC regulations.


Meeting ended with a vote of Thanks

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Annexure-I

List of participants for the 8th

Connectivity/Long Term Access of Northern region

Constituents on 20.01.2016 at NRPC, Delhi.

Name Designation

NRPC 1. Sh. P. S. Mhaske Member Secretary

CEA 1. Sh. K.K. Arya Chief Engineer I/c (SP&PA)

2. Sh. Chandra Prakash Director

3. Ms. Manjari Chaturvedi Dy. Director

4. Sh. Priyam Srivastava Asstt. Director

5. Sh. Vikas Sahu Engineer

POWERGRID

1. Smt. Seema Gupta COO (CTU-Planning & CE)

2. Sh. Subir Sen ED(Smart Grid)

3. Sh. Mukesh Khanna AGM(CTU-Planning)

4. Sh. V. Thiagarajan DGM(CTU-Planning)

5. Sh. Kashish Bhambhani Chief Manager (Smart Grid)

6. Ms. Rashmi Pant Joshi Dy. Manager (CTU-Planning)

7. Ms. Ankita Singh Sr. Engineer (CTU-Planning)

8. Sh. Sandeep Kumawat Sr. Engineer (Smart Grid)

NRLDC, POSOCO 1. Sh. K.V.S Baba ED

2. Sh. Rajiv Porwal DGM

3. Ms Suruchi Jain Dy. Manager

4. Sh. Pradeep Reddy Sr. Engineer

NTPC 1. Sh. Vivek Kumar Dy. Manager (Commercial)

HPPTCL 1. Sh. Keshav Singh Director(Projects)

2. Sh. Sandeep Sharma DGM(Plg)

3. Sh. Kushal Chandel Dy. Manager

HVPNL 1. Sh. J.K Juneja Director (Technical)

2. Sh. Rakesh Garg XEN/Comml.

Seli Hydro Power Ltd. 1. Sh. Rajan Saklani AVP

2. Sh. Abhishek Gupta AGM

3. Sh. Ashish Gupta AM


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NSL Tidong Power Generation (P) Ltd. 1. Srinivasulu Dy. Manager

2. B. Sakshi Dev AVP

Saurya Urja Company of Rajasthan Ltd. 1. Sh. S. C. Misra Adviser (Transmission)

Essel Saurya Urja comapny of Rajasthan Ltd.

1. Sh. Jagjeet Singh Sr. Manager

GMR Badrinath 1. Sh. G. Saraswat AVP- Transmission

2. Sh. Rishu Garg AM- Transmission

3. Sh. Rajbir Singh Manger-Transmission

SJVN Ltd. 1. Sh. Balwant Negi Manager

2. Sh. Rajeev Agarwal Manager

Jayprakash Power Ventures Ltd. 1. Sh. Sanjeev Goel General Manager

2. Sh. Sanjiv K. Goel Addl. General Manager

Adani Green Energy Ltd. 1. Sh. M.B Krishna Rao General Manager

Aditya Birla Nuvo Ltd. 1. Sh. Surajit Chanda DGM

Lanco Mandakini Hydro Energy Pvt. Ltd. 1. Sh. Jitendra Verma Manager

Indian Oil Corporation Ltd. 1. Sh. Pawan Rawat Sr. Manager

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