(ii) Radio link suitable for min. 9 E-1s in delicensed frequency band from
Kalwa to Marol (WRLDC, Mumbai). Fixed cost Rs. 5 Lakh (subject to
feasibility of link)
(iii) OPGW cable from Jambua to Gotri (13 Kms.) & Gotri to Asoj (23 Kms.)
– Fixed cost Rs 140 Lakh.
Record notes of discussions of the meeting regarding back-up communication held
on 15th April 2008 are enclosed at Annexure-2.2
2.3 In the TCC meeting held on 2nd May 2008, Chief Engineer (LD), GETCO
suggested that OPGW cable route from Asoj to Gotri may be modified as Asoj to
Jambua as there is no electrical connection between Gotri and Asoj. Further, this
modification will also reduce the total route length by about 1.5 km. The TCC
members deliberated the above recommended back up communication scheme in
detail and modified route suggested by GETCO. TCC agreed to the scheme as
proposed in para 2.4 (i) & (ii) above and OPGW cable from Jambua to Gotri &
Asoj to Jambua in view of no electrical connection between Gotri and Asoj as
intimated by GETCO. It was also decided that beneficiaries of WR would share
the cost in respect of above backup communication link.
Further, CSEB representative in the TCC meeting intimated that SLDC, Bhilai is
to be shifted to Raipur. As such the corresponding expenditure for data
communication link from Raipur to Bhilai shall required to be pooled in
regional system. TCC agreed to the same
The WRP committee discussed the matter and ratified the above decision of
TCC.
ITEM No 3.: PERFORMANCE OF WR GRID DURING JANUARY 2008 TO MARCH 2008
3.1 System Performance
Member Secretary, WRPC stated that during the period January 2008 to March
2008, the grid operated in the frequency range 49.0 Hz and 50.5 Hz for 75.93 % of
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time. The percentage time, when the frequency was within this range varied between
73.02% and 77.62%. During March 2008, frequency remained below 49.0 Hz. for
26.95% of time. The details of frequency profile during the above period is enclosed
at Annexure-3.1 (a). He said that WRLDC reported about inadequate load relief
forthcoming due to operation of UFRs. It was also observed that in many cases
delayed load relief comes due to manual load shedding, whereas the relief is
expected to come instantaneously at 48.8 Hz and 48.6 Hz. Despite WR constituents
having been requested in various fora for keeping the UFRs operative and ensuring
full quantum of recommended load relief, the same was not getting achieved.
He said that it was noted in the TCC meeting of WRPC held on 2.5.2008 that UF
relays in Chhattisgarh and Gujarat States were inspected in February 2008 and April
2008 respectively at six substations and for 19 feeders. The UFRs provided there
were found to be in operating condition. However, it was observed that in CSEB
system the load relief obtained on their operation was on the average of the order of
35% of the normal load relief expected.
The Committee noted the details relating to registered demand/unrestricted demand,
energy availability and energy requirement during the above period at Annexure-3.1
(b). The maximum unrestricted demand of the region was 39780 MW as recorded
during January 2008. The maximum demand met during this period was 29746 MW,
which was registered during February 2008. The peak shortfall of the Western
Region ranged from 9183 MW to 10678 MW. Capacity shortage during this period
was of the order of 23.59 % to 26.84 % and energy shortage was in the range of
18.90% to 20.43 %. Member Secretary, WRPC said that during the 6th WRPC
meeting held on 11th January 2008, it was noted that the issue of prevailing low
frequency scenario in N-E-W interconnected grid was discussed in a joint meeting of
NR and WR constituents taken by Chairman, CEA on 4th December 2007 at New
Delhi. However, low frequency scenario had continued to prevail. The WRP
Committee had therefore, suggested that a second joint meeting of WR and NR may
be taken by Chairman, CEA to address issue of low frequency. Accordingly, a joint
meeting of WR and NR constituents was taken by Chairman, CEA on 5th February
2008 at New Delhi to discuss issues related to low frequency operation of the grid
due to overdrawl by some constituents.
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He said that during the above meeting of 5.2.2008, it was observed that States of
UP, Haryana, J&K, Rajasthan and Punjab in Northern Region and Madhya Pradesh,
DNH and DD in Western Region and Bihar and Jharkhand in Eastern Region were
generally overdrawing. After detailed deliberations overdrawing utilities were directed
to take additional load regulatory measures to give additional load relief with a view
to maintaining their drawl as per the schedule.
In the TCC meeting, GM, WRLDC reported that the low frequency operation
continued to prevail mainly because of low availability and sustained overdrawl by
some of the utilities in the interconnected N-E-W grid. In Western Region the
overdrawl by Madhya Pradesh, Gujarat States and UTs of DD and DNH had been
prevailing to the extent of 100-200 MW, 100-300 MW, 50 MW and 100 MW
respectively. The availability had been remaining low considerably due to high
quantum of forced outages of thermal generating units, low availability at Dabhol
and Uran plants in Maharashtra. Low level of hydro generation availability was also
prevailing. The forced outage in Western Region had reached to the order of 4200
MW. The load relief obtained at two levels of low frequency viz. 48.8 Hz and 48.6 Hz
was not adequate so as to improve frequency.
Member Secretary WRPC said that the performance of the grid during the subject
period was discussed in TCC meeting on 2.5.2008. The TCC had noted with serious
concern the continued low frequency operation of the interconnected N-E-W grid and
discussed the action plan to handle the current situation.
CE(LD), GETCO, Gotri had stated that the power availability of Gujarat State is
being managed by them according to the anticipated load demand and short-term
deficits. The overdrawl by Gujarat State had been mainly for short durations. As the
frequency excursions below the permissible range have been very frequent,
imbalance therefore remained between availability and the requirement at any
particular instance despite the efforts made to maintain the balance, which had
resulted slight delays in correcting the overdrawls. He further said that the continued
overdrawl of the order of 100-150 MW by UTs of DD & DNH, which are electrically
connected to Gujarat system is not contained by them during low frequency periods.
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MSEDCL representative had stated M/s Jindal Power Ltd. (JPL) was not supplying
the power as offered under short-term open access. Gujarat and Chhattisgarh said
that despite the Long Term Open Access granted to M/s Jindal Power, they are
selling power under STOA. During the discussions, it was noted that Gujarat as well
as CSEB have so far not signed the Long Term Agreement with M/s JPL. In this
context WRLDC stated that the injection schedule of M/s Jindal Power Ltd. is being
issued by them on the basis of STOA schedules given by SLDCs.
CE(LD), MPPTCL had stated that MPPTCL had taken necessary load regulatory
measures, but despite same the shortage quantum was very high which worsened
with forced outages of thermal generating units in the region. Eventually 500 MW
unit at Birsinghpur TPS in Madhya Pradesh had also to be taken out on emergency
forced outage which was unavoidable. He said that frequent overdrawl by NR from
the interconnected grid at low frequency had been prevalent as a result the WR
utilities could not draw their share from the interconnected grid. Although WR utilities
have taken adequate regulatory measures and WRLDC opens EHV lines to the
overdrawing States, the extent of load regulatory measures taken by NR utilities and
similar details of EHV lines opened by NRLDC could not be known.
Director (Operations) MSETCL had stated that grid was passing through bad
situation. Even with MSETCL maintaining controlled drawl from the grid, the
frequency profile has not been able to be kept within permissible range. The AUFLS
operations are taking place but this is not taking place adequately in the entire grid
as per the total load relief requirement under defense mechanism. He said even
other utilities in WR are also taking timely corrective action to contain overdrawls at
low frequency and UFRs operate (because of heavy overdrawl by some of the
defaulting utilities in the interconnected N-E-W grid) frequently causing avoidable
interruption in power to the consumers in current hot summer days and the
consequent public unrest. However whether the similar corrective actions being
taken by NRLDC/NR utilities viz. extent of operation of UFRs, load management
measures taken by NR utilities, action taken by NRLDC for regulation of power to the
overdrawing NR utilities etc is not known. GETCO also endorsed these views.
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In the WRPC meeting, Chairman, WRPC/MSEDCL said that the transparency in
corrective action taken by all utilities that constitute the interconnected grid must
exist. The corrective / regulatory actions taken should be available on the websites of
all the RLDCs. This will induce better operational planning mechanism and enable
estimating quantitatively and precisely the corrective action to be taken in the real-
time process. Advisor, PTC suggested that it would also be worthwhile if the status
on sustained low frequency of the N-E-W grid is widely highlighted on TV in real
time, so that the consumers at large get signal to conserve electrical energy at
proper time in the interest of grid security.
Regarding generation at Uran GPS in Maharashtra, Director (Operations), MSETCL
intimated that generation has now increased to 600-650 MW from the earlier low
level of 450 MW due to fuel shortage.
ED (WR),NTPC said that the Unit No. 1 at Sipat is likely to commence generation
during the current month i.e. May 2008. NTPC further intimated that the RLNG was
available during April 2008 and is tied up for May and June 2008 to ensure full
availability at Kawas and Gandhar GPSs of NTPC.
Upon query regarding maximization of generation at running 540 MWe unit No. 4 by
utilizing fuel available for 540 MWe unit No. 3 at TAPP 3,4 station during its ongoing
biennial shut down, NPCIL representative had stated that this was not possible as
the fuel allocation at the Nuclear Power Station is made unit-wise at National level by
considering already the planned shut down period and, therefore, fuel cannot be
diverted to other unit(s).
Member (GO&D), CEA stated that to discuss issues relating to security and safety of
the integrated N-W-E-NE grid, Secretary (Power), MOP had taken a high-level joint
meeting with NR and WR constituents on 2.5.2008 in New Delhi. He said that
Secretary (Power) has expressed serious concern on low frequency operation of the
interconnected grid caused by the in-disciplined States. He said that during the
deliberations, it also evolved that load shall have to be restricted/managed in such a
manner that the system frequency does not come below 49.0 Hz. The outstanding UI
payments shall also have to be liquidated immediately in the interest of ensuring
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secured operation of the grid. He said that operation of grid without an effective
defence mechanism, cannot be allowed to continue, else the grid would be exposed to
extreme danger of Nation-wide collapse.
Chief Engineer (GM), CEA stated that in the TCC meeting it was presented by WRLDC
that the available installed capacity of thermal units is not fully utilized due to fuel
related problems. This needs to be highlighted and the details to this effect should be
regularly sent to Chief Engineer, Fuel Management Division, CEA.
The Committee deliberated the issue relating to the current scenario and endorsed the
following action plan recommended by TCC on 2.5.2008: -
i As the peak demand of WR expected during the season may go as high as 39,045 MW, while Maximum availability of WR (considering 1000 MW from other regions) may touch only 31,315 MW. Deficit of 8000-9500 shall have to be managed through the requisite load shedding and by implementing distress load shedding plan in the right earnest and as recommended by WRLDC.
ii AUFLS relays should be ensured to remain in operating condition and provide load relief as per the expected quantum.
iii It should be ensured that total forced outage quantum do not exceed 2500 MW and all efforts should be made to restore back the units under forced outage at the earliest possible.
iv Availability should be maximized through arranging additional bilateral import of power. Since Margins in ER-WR, SR-WR and NR-WR corridors are still available for May-Jul’08, WR constituents may explore additional transactions through PX/Bilateral.
v Since NTPC has tied up the RLNG supply for full capacity of Kawas & Gandhar GPS, the beneficiaries should ensure full utilization of these plants
3.2 Voltage Profile
The Committee noted the month-wise detail of voltages at important 400 & 765 kV
substations during the month of January 2008 to March 2008 as furnished in
Annexure-3.2. Member Secretary, WRPC stated that during this period, low voltages
were recorded at 400 kV Gwalior, Indore and Jetpur substations of the order of 369
kV (January 2008), 378 kV (March 2008) and 372-379 kV (January to March 2008)
respectively. The high voltages were recorded at Bina, Indore, Itarsi, Karad, Dhule
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and Gwalior ranging between 426-436 kV and of the order of 813 kV at 765 kV Seoni
S/s. He said that following actions were taken to ensure smooth voltage profile in
the grid:
i) Two RBPH machines of SSP are being operated in Synchronous
Condenser mode whenever required on advice of WRLDC.
ii) 63 MVAR reactors on 400 kV Bina-Nagda D/c line (one on each circuit)
were taken into service. POWERGRID intimated that reactor for 400 kV
Bina-Nagda ckt I at Bina end would be put in service by 15.05.2008.
iii) POWERGRID intimated that 3x80 MVAr Bus Reactors of 765 kV Seoni-
Sipat line at Seoni end have been energized.
Further, the Committee noted the following actions initiated to control high voltages
during the low load periods:
i) 63 MVAR reactor at 400 kV Damoh sub-station being provided by
POWERGRID would be available by 20.05.2008. Regarding 125
MVAR bus reactors each at 400 kV Khandwa and Dehgam sub-
stations, POWERGRID intimated that orders for these reactors
were placed in March 2008 and the commissioning of the same is
expected by June 2010.
ii) Shunt Controllable reactor at 400 kV Padghe s/s in Maharashtra is
likely to be commissioned by MSETCL in October 2008.
iii) The installation of 125 MVAR bus reactor each at Dhule, Indore,
Kasor sub-stations by MSETCL, MPPTCL and GETCO and 80
MVAR bus reactor each at Karad and Nardipur substations by
MSETCL and GETCO is yet to take place. According to information
furnished by MSETCL orders for 2 x 50 MVAR line reactors at
Dhule end for 400 kV SSP-Dhule D/c line have been placed and
these are expected to be commissioned by October 2008.
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MSETCL, MPPTCL and GETCO were requested to expedite installation and
commissioning of reactors at Karad (80 MVAR), Indore (125 MVAR), Kasor (125
MVAR) & Nardipur (80 MVAR) as early commissioning of these reactors would
help in smoothening of high voltage profile in Western regional grid.
3.3 PROGRESS OF INSTALLATION OF SHUNT CAPCITORS IN WESTERN REGION DURING THE YEAR 2007-08 AND PROGRAMME OF THEIR INSTALLATION IN THE YEAR 2008-09.
Member Secretary, WRPC stated that during the year 2007-08 the WR utilities installed
516 MVAR capacitors in Western Region viz. Madhya Pradesh 396 MVAR, CSEB 100
MVAR and TPC system 20 MVAR. He said that to work out requirement for installation
of shunt capacitors for the year 2008-09, the WRPC study Committee met on
1.10.2007 and again on 4th & 5th March 2008. Based on the system data provided by
WR utilities and the deliberations on results of the capacitor study conducted by WRPC
Secretariat, the study Committee evolved the requirement of HT capacitors in the
region. TCC of WRPC on 2.5.2008 recommended the HT capacitor installation
programme for the year 2008-09 as follows:-
Sr. No. System MVAR requirement for 2008-09 1 Gujarat 435 2 Maharashtra 375 3 Madhya Pradesh 110 4 Chhattisgarh 90 5 Total (WR) 1010
The station-wise locations for each of the above States is at Annexure-3.3
The WRP Committee approved the requirement as above. All the concerned
utilities were requested to initiate timely action for procurement and
installation of the HT capacitors in the region as per the above details and
intimate monthly status to WRPC Secretariat on the progress in this regard.
ITEM No.4: REVISION OF SETTINGS OF THE df/dt UFLS RELAYS IN THE WR
Member Secretary stated that during the 6th WRPC meeting, the Committee had noted
the recommendation made during a joint meeting held between RPCs and RLDCs of
NR, WR and ER on 27.11.2007 at Kolkata to discuss the proposed revision in df/dt
settings in view of N-E-W grids having been interconnected with number of A.C.
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interconnectors. The Committee had also further noted the opinion of OCC of WRPC
on the above recommendation made in its 382nd OCCM held on 12.12.2007. WRLDC
in the TCC meeting held on 10.1.2008 had suggested that the currently prevailing df/dt
settings which were earlier revised in August 2006 have been working as per
expectations under contingency conditions, therefore, the same settings might
continue. However, in view of the above deliberations, WRP Committee in 6th WRPC
meeting had advised WRLDC to discuss the matter with NRLDC and ERLDC and
come out with the jointly agreed df/dt settings for final view by the Committee and
implementation of the revised settings thereafter.
In pursuance of above, WRLDC vide letter dated 31.3.2008 had intimated that detailed
deliberations were held by them with NRLDC and ERLDC keeping in view all possible
N-E-W grid conditions concerning the interconnected grid security. As a result the df/dt
settings agreed between WRLDC, NRLDC and ERLDC are as follows:-
Load Relief (MW) Stage Settings (Hz)/(Hz/sec) WR NR ER
Stage I 49.9/0.1 2000 2000 800 MW (600 MW ER+200 MW SR) at 0.125 Hz/s at 49.9 Hz
Stage II 49.9/0.2 2000 2000 Nil
Stage-I - df/dt to protect the combined NEW grid from loss of generation of a large power station.
Stage-II- df/dt to protect the split grid from loss of generation of a large power station.
Stage-III- df/dt to protect the individual regional grid/state grid from loss of generation in the event of isolation is presently set at 49.2 Hz/0.4 Hz/s.
WRLDC had suggested that the above Stage-III df/dt setting needs to be upgraded to
49.9 Hz/0.4 Hz/s in line with the above revision.
The corresponding constituent-wise df/dt settings for WR were recommended as follows:-
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Stage Settings (Hz)/(Hz/Sec)
Total Load Relief in Region (MW)
Load shedding (MW) to be effected by
GETCO MPPTCL MSETCL CSEB TPC
Stage I 49.9/0.1 2000 1006 361 546 27 60
Stage II 49.9/0.2 2000 905 355 621 37 82
Stage III 49.9/0.4 2472 1001 392 686 120 273
Total 6472 2912 1108 1853 184 415
Member Secretary, WRPC further stated that in 386th OCCM of WRPC held on
11.4.2008, WRLDC had explained the df/dt UFLS settings agreed between the RLDCs
as above. WRLDC had also intimated therein that as there is not much literature on
df/dt relay operating experience, the settings recommended as above may be adopted
and performance observed for next six months. The OC sub-Committee of WRPC had
agreed to the same.
Member Secretary WRPC said that the TCC was apprised of the status as above in its
meeting held on 2.5.2008. TCC deliberated and had opined that the existing settings
of AUFLS relays were earlier revised upwards with the improvement in frequency
profile, which had been remaining above 49.0 Hz most of the time. Under the present
scenario due to low availability, frequency profile has been deteriorating and the
upward revision of cut-off frequency to 49.9 Hz in the existing settings of df/dt relays
may not be advisable. Further the TCC apprehended that in case of raised cut-off
frequency the unwanted AUFLS operation might cause avoidable grid disturbance in
case of mal-operation. The TCC had further suggested that settings needed to be
evolved at national level. However WRLDC in the TCC had reiterated that the scheme
was finalized in consultation with other RLDCs and as such it was proposed that this
may be implemented at least for six months and can be reviewed thereafter.
The WRP Committee discussed the issue further. GM, WRLDC stated that current
phenomena of low frequency is a temporary one which occurred when un-eventually
availability had become low due to higher number of forced outages coupled with low
hydro power availability in the region. The frequency profile is likely to improve through
concerted efforts of all the utilities in maximizing the availability as discussed in the
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foregoing items. GM, WRLDC further stated that the revision in df/dt settings as above
has been evolved after thorough consideration of all possible exigencies, which might
arise upon sudden loss of large quantum of power and to protect the grid from
probable diversion of large quantum of power through weaker alternative paths. As
such, he requested WRPC members to approve the revised df/dt settings for
implementation, initially for a period of six months.
Member Secretary, WRPC said that apprehension about mal-operation at higher cut-
off frequency leading to sudden and abnormal rise in frequency causing grid
disturbance did not appear to be true, as the operation of df/dt relays is location
specific and mal-operation of one or two relays at a time will not have any significant
effect on the grid.
The Committee further deliberated the issue. The Committee had noted that the
provision of df/dt relays is essential for protection of the grid against a large
disturbance. However the WRP Committee suggested that under the present scenario
when grid is passing through high shortage conditions and low frequency profile is
prevailing, it would not be desirable to implement the revised df/dt settings immediately
at present.
In view of above, the Committee agreed to implement the revised settings w.e.f.
1st July 2008 and if required, these settings might be reviewed after six months
upon observing the performance and gaining operating experience in this
regard.
ITEM No.5: UTILISATION OF 220 KV UJJAIN-KOTA AND UJJAIN-MORAK LINES
5.1 Member Secretary, WRPC informed that Hon’ble CERC in petition no.
85/2007 (suo-moto) in the matter of “Proposed approach for sharing of charges for
and losses in inter-state transmission system” vide order dated 28.03.2008 stressed
the need to identify the state owned inter-regional lines and to operationalise such
lines in synchronous mode. CERC observed that 220 kV Ujjain-Kota is one such link
which can reinforce NR-WR interconnection. The Commission directed RPCs to
identify such lines and take necessary action to convert them into synchronous
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operation. In this context, Member Secretary, WRPC further stated that WRPC
secretariat have already addressed letter to Secretary, Deptt. Of Energy, Govt. of
Madhya Pradesh requesting him to advise the concerned authorities of MP to
expedite finalisation of the plan to operationalise 220 kV Ujjain-Kota and Ujjain-
Morak lines at the earliest in coordination with RRVPNL. WRLDC had also taken up
the matter with MPTRANSCO and requested them to expedite settlement of bilateral
commercial issues with Rajasthan so that the parallel operation of above lines may
start.
5.2 The matter was discussed during TCC meeting held on 2nd May 2008. In the
TCC meeting WRLDC intimated that as per the studies carried out by them
considering the operation of the above AC link in synchronous mode, the system
loss would get reduced by about 7 MW. MPPTCL representative stated that they
had requested WRLDC to carry out study to ascertain the effect of parallel operation
of these lines on loading of transformers at Indore and Nagda. WRLDC clarified that
based on the studies carried out by them, no constraint in envisaged on this account
and assured prompt action in real time, in case of overloading of any element. TCC
discussed the matter and observed that technically there is no problem in
synchronous operation of these lines. Member Secretary, WRPC further stated that
as intimated by M.S., NRPC, Rajasthan has given unconditional consent for
operation of these links in synchronous mode with WR. However, MPPTCL
representative stated that the synchronization of the lines would be acceptable to
them provided the payment of O&M charges for Satpura TPS by Rajasthan is
assured to Madhya Pradesh by opening of LC etc. and related outstanding
commercial issues are sorted out.
5.3 Member (GO &D), CEA informed that during the meeting earlier held between
MoP, Madhya Pradesh and Rajasthan, Rajasthan had shown their willingness to
operationalise these lines in synchronous mode. He pointed out that Chairperson,
CEA also wrote in the above matter to the Secretary, Govt. of MP. He stated that in
case Madhya Pradesh and Rajasthan are not able to sort out the matter bilaterally,
CEA may intervene and can provide the platform for further discussion.
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The matter was discussed and WRP Committee endorsed the views of the TCC
about in principal technical agreement for the need to operate the above link in
synchronous mode. Further MPPTCL were requested to resolve the
commercial issues bilaterally at an early date. In case they are not able to
resolve the issue, they may provide necessary details to WRPC Secretariat so
that the matter could be taken up with NRPC for taking needful action by
Rajasthan.
(Action: MPPTCL)
ITEM No.6: FUNDING OF WRPC SECRETARIAT
6.1 Member Secretary, WRPC stated that the matter regarding funding of WRPC
secretariat was discussed in the Special Meeting of WR constituents held at New
Delhi on 13th March 2006 and reimbursement of expenditure in respect WRPC
secretariat to GoI was agreed to. Regarding sharing of expenditure by the
constituents of WR, the matter was discussed in 1st meeting of WRP Committee held
on 8th June 2006 and it was agreed that the same will be equally shared by each
WRPC member except CEA, NLDC, RLDC and WRPC Secretariat. This expenditure
as decided is presently being reimbursed to the Government of India on quarterly
basis.
6.2 In order to streamline the reimbursement procedure and to reduce the
number of transactions, it is proposed that instead of quarterly reimbursement, total
annual payment may be made in a single installment. Any variation between
sanctioned budget estimates and actual expenditure may be adjusted in the
subsequent year. This procedure is already in vogue in Northern, Southern &
Eastern Regions.
The above matter was discussed. WRP Committee gave their approval for
making total annual payment by WRPC members (except CEA, NLDC, RLDC
and WRPC Secretariat) towards reimbursement of expenditure of WRPC
secretariat in a single installment. Any variation between sanctioned budget
estimates and actual expenditure would be adjusted in the subsequent year.
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ITEMS FOR INFORMATION
ITEM No.7: ANTICIPATED POWER SUPPLY POSITION FOR THE PERIOD APRIL 2008 TO JUNE 2008
The Committee noted the anticipated power supply position in the region for the
period from April 2008 to June 2008, which is furnished at Annexure-7. Member
Secretary, WRPC stated that the regional demand is likely to remain high till mid-
June 2008. During May and June 2008, the peak demand deficit is likely to be of the
order of 6900-9000 MW, whereas energy deficit would be of the order of 60 -160
MUs per day. The anticipated regional peak demand is in the range of 35600-38100
MW. The anticipated peak demand shortages for Gujarat, Chhattisgarh, M.P.,
Maharashtra, Goa, DD and DNH would be in the range of 4200-4400 MW, 100-250
1. Shri D.K. Valecha, ED (WR-I), POWERGRID 2. Shri V.M. Kaul, ED (PI & BDD), POWERGRID 3. Shri N. Ravi Kumar, GM ( O & M), POWERGRID, WR-I 4. Shri B. Sharma, GM (O & M), POWERGRID, WR-II 5. Shri N.S. Sodha, GM, WRLDC, Mumbai
