Reliance Power synchronises 300 mega watt power unit in Maharashtra with grid

NEW DELHI: Reliance Power has synchronised with the electricity grid a 300-mw unit of its Butibori thermal power project near Nagpur in Maharashtra. Power generated from the plant will be distributed to industrial and distribution utilities in Maharashtra.

The second unit of the 600 mw plant is on track for commissioning before the end of this calendar year, a company statement said.

Reliance Power chief executive officer J P Chalasani said, "With Butibori our operating capacity goes up to 1540 mw. The projects under construction are progressing satisfactorily and with our diversified portfolio of coal, gas, hydro, wind and solar projects, we are well on track to emerge as the largest integrated private sector power company in India."

The ash generated by the Bultibori plant will be utilised by Reliance group's cement plant. Reliance Power has incurred an investment of over Rs 3,600 crore in the Butibori plant.