Tata Power to add 1,300 MW capacity

Tata Power may increase its power generation capacity by a little over 1,300 MW in the next two months. The implementation of the first 800 MW unit of the Mundra ultra mega power plant (UMPP) is progressing ahead of schedule, and the construction of the generation unit may be over in May 2011. The 4,000 MW (5 x 800 MW) project is being implemented by Coastal Gujarat Power, Tata Power's wholly-owned subsidiary. Once commissioned, the project will earn the dual distinction of being the first UMPP to be on stream as well as using the 800 MW supercritical units for the first time in the country. Toshiba Corporation of Japan is providing the turbine-generator packages for the project, while Doosan of South Korea will supply supercritical boilers. Contact: Tata Power. Tel: 022- 6665 8282. Fax: 022- 6665 8801. Website: www.tatapower.com