Power utility in TN invites global firms to 42-LT coal supply

NEW DELHI :The Tamil Nadu Generation and Distribution Corp has invited global bids for supply of 42 lakhtonnes of imported coal to meet the shortfall in fuel supply.

"The company has proposed to procure total guaranteed quantity of 42 lakh tonnes of imported steam coal of any origin (33.50 lakh tonnes...to Ennore Port/Karaikal port and 8.50 lakh tonnes...to VOC port/Tuticorin) for the period from June, 2013 to November, 2013," the company's tender document said.

The option for delivery of consignments at Karaikal port instead of Ennore Port shall be exercised by the purchaser and not the seller, it said.

The company has thermal power stations at Ennore, Mettur, North Chennai and Tuticorin in the state.

The two units of each 1x600 mw capacity at North Chennai Thermal Power Project Stage II will be put into regular operation after May, 2013.

It has installed generating stations of capacity 10,237 MW which includes State, Central share and Independent power producers to satisy the energy needs of the state.

As of now, the total installed capacity in Tamil Nadu is 17,540 MW.