NTPC, Tata Power, Lanco Infratech, GMR Energy are among 20 companies to bid for Orissa UMPP

NEW DELHI: NTPC, Tata Power, Lanco Infratech, GMR Energy are among 20 companies to have bid for the much-delayed Rs 18000 crore ultra mega power project in Orissa.

Others to have submitted technical bids for are Jindal Power, JSW Energy, Aditya Birla Power, Torrent Power, Larsen & Toubro, NALCO, GVK Energy Ventures and Adani Power, a source in PFC Consulting Ltd said.

PFC Consulting is the bid coordinator for ultra mega power projects.

The project was stuck for about 18 months for want of green clearance to attached coal mines.