- Steam Turbine upgrade project supported NTPC’s Ramagundam Power Plant Unit 1&3 with average -9.9% improvement in turbine heat rate, turbine life extension by 20 years and average +3.8% points improvement in thermal efficiency of both the units.
- The upgraded units will support 2.12 lakhs Metric Ton/year potential annual savings in coal consumption for the Power Plant.
- The project reduces 34 lakhs Metric Ton/year CO2 emissions for the area and is aligned with the government’s aim of Net Zero 2070.
New Delhi, India, 30 November 2022: Aligning with India’s goal to improve the efficiency and reduce carbon footprints of the country’s installed fleet of coal-fired power plants, a consortium of NTPC GE Power Services Pvt. Ltd. (NGSL) and GE Steam Power and its affiliates today announced milestone results achieved from its steam turbine renovation and modernization project at NTPC’s Ramagundam, Super Thermal Power Station, 3X200 MW unit 1&3, completed in 2021 and 2022, respectively. The plant is located at Ramagundam, Telangana.
This is first of NTPC’s energy efficient Steam Turbine project carried out and the team was able to deliver better than the agreed contractual commitments on output and performance, setting a new best-in-class performance benchmark for the heat rate for these units. Following the success of units 1&3, the team is now gearing up for installation and commissioning of unit 2.
The combined additional 20 MW output generated from both units will provide electricity to approximately 44,100 Indian houses. The reduction in CO2 emission is equivalent to *141,200 cars taken off the roads.
Supporting the ‘Make in India’ initiative by the government of India, some parts of the project requirements were fulfilled locally from India, including LP turbine manufacturing, and supply by the GE facility in Sanand, Gujarat and sourcing of critical auxiliary components from various vendors in India.
Sanjeev Duggal – MD, NTPC GE Power Services Private Limited-“I am overwhelmed and equally proud of NGSL team. Successful R&M of Steam Turbines at NTPC, Ramagundam is a validation of our exemplary performance. It shows our capabilities and competence to execute the projects with highest quality and EHS standards. NGSL intends to become a lever for decarbonization of the economy by executing R&M projects, EPC for Renewable and KPI driven O&M that drives performance improvement, and this project endorses our vision. “
In 2017, NGSL and GE Steam Power completed a first-of-its-kind Steam Turbine shaft line retrofit for Ukai thermal power station for BHEL 200-MW-class units in India, aimed at increasing power, efficiency, and reliability while also reducing emissions. Not only did the retrofit extend the unit’s life by 25 years, but also restored its output back to its original capacity of 200 MW.
***
About NGSL
NTPC GE Power Services Pvt. Ltd. is a 50: 50 Joint Venture Company formed through the partnership of two leading Companies, NTPC Limited, and GE Power India Limited established in 1999. NGSL is a leader in executing retrofit solutions for coal based thermal power stations in India. NGSL provides cost effective, technologically advanced and environmentally friendly engineering solutions along with world class EPC services to customers enabling them to generate clean and efficient power. NGSL with its diversified portfolio is also executing KPI driven O&Ms (3000MW) & EPC for renewable projects. NGSL’s aims to achieve profitable growth with the timely implementation of innovative and flexible solutions.
About GE Power India Limited
GE Power India Limited (GEPIL), which is part of GE Steam Power, is one of the leading players in the Indian power generation equipment market. Hydro and Gas business are also houses in GEPIL in addition to Steam Power. Today, with the expansion of economy, globalization, innovation, amidst political and economic challenges, GEPIL has successfully partnered in the modernization and growth of Indian infrastructure. It has a countrywide presence of sales offices and workshops. GEPIL’s manufacturing units located in Durgapur, West Bengal and Noida. GEPIL continues to offer a comprehensive portfolio of power generation solutions with a focus on emission control and services portfolio providing sustainable, affordable and reliable electricity: https://www.ge.com/in/ge-power-india-limited