Arunachal advised to resolve GeoEnpro Petroleum issues
The Patratu Thermal Power Station Expansion Project Phase-I in Jharkhand was reviewed in detail at a meeting of the Project Monitoring Group (PMG) chaired by the Department for Promotion of Industry and Internal Trade (DPIIT) Secretary Amardeep Singh Bhatia https://www.commerce.gov.in/.
The project is being implemented under the Ministry of Power through the National Thermal Power Corporation (NTPC) / Patratu Vidyut Utpadan Nigam Limited (PUVNL). The project aims to install a total capacity of 4,000 MW in phases, with Phase I comprising three units of 800 MW each, totaling 2,400 MW.
This brownfield expansion project is being set up on the site of the existing Patratu Thermal Power Station. The project is based on supercritical technology, which enables improved efficiency and reduced emissions. Water for the plant will be drawn from the nearby Nalkari Dam, while coal supply has been secured through NTPC’s captive coal blocks https://www.conexpoconagg.com/.
Also reviewed was the 2,880 MW Dibang Hydropower Project in Arunachal Pradesh, which being developed by NHPC under the Ministry of Power, will feature India’s tallest dam and generate 11,223 million units of clean energy annually. Scheduled for commissioning by February 2032, it will aid flood control, provide 13% free power to the state, and support Net Zero goals https://www.bseindia.com/.
The PMG also reviewed Kohima Bypass Road in Nagaland, developed by NHIDCL under MoRTH, which will decongest Kohima city, improve intra- and inter-state connectivity, and promote trade, tourism, and regional integration. Both projects are crucial for socio-economic development and enhancing infrastructure resilience in the Northeast’s challenging terrain.
Issue pertaining to a private sector project of GeoEnpro Petroleum Limited in Arunachal Pradesh, worth Rs.1,000 crore, was also reviewed during the meeting https://www.nseindia.com/.
The DPIIT Secretary advised the State Government to accord high priority to the matter and extend all necessary support to GeoEnpro Petroleum Limited to ensure timely resolution of the project-related issues.
The State Government was further encouraged to adopt proactive measures aimed at promoting Ease of Doing Business (EoDB), thereby enhancing private sector confidence and fostering a conducive investment climate both within the State and across the country.
Bhatia reaffirmed the commitment to enhancing the institutional framework for project monitoring and instructed the relevant authorities to take a proactive approach in addressing pending issues. He emphasized the importance of private proponents leveraging this specialized mechanism of Project Monitoring Group (PMG) (https://pmg.dpiit.gov.in/) to expedite project implementation and ensure efficient and timely resolution of their concerns through collaboration among the Central Government, State Authorities, and Private Stakeholders https://sbi.com.in/.
Overall, the 24 June meeting looked at 18 issues across 11 significant projects in Jharkhand, with a total cost of all projects exceeding Rs.34,213 crores, 2 issues across 2 projects were reviewed in Sikkim with a total cost of Rs.943.04 crores, 3 issues across 2 projects were reviewed in Nagaland with a total cost of Rs.544.65 crores, 1 issue and 1 project were reviewed in Assam with a total cost of Rs.6,700 crores and 7 issue across 3 projects were reviewed, including 1 Private Project in Arunachal Pradesh with a total cost of Rs.33,469 crore. Fiinews.com
