Products and systems for an efficient, low-emission thermal power plant
ABB, the leading power and automation technology group, has won orders worth Rs 220 crore from Tata Projects Limited, an EPC contractor for Balance of Plant of 2x800 megawatt (MW) super-critical coal-fired power plant under construction in the southern Indian state of Andhra Pradesh.
The 2x800 MW Krishnapatnam thermal power plant will be the first in India to deploy super-critical technology on such a large scale. The technology achieves more efficient power generation, and therefore lowers CO2 emissions, by using higher steam temperatures and pressures than conventional plants.
“We are proud of our long-standing partnership with the Tata Group. With this order we continue to build on this relationship. This power plant will meet growing demand for electricity in the region and support economic growth with a reliable supply of power,” said Biplab Majumder, Vice Chairman and Managing Director, ABB India. “ABB’s products and systems contribute significantly to safe and efficient power generation and transmission with lower emissions.”
Under the terms of the contract, ABB will provide an integrated electrical balance of plant (eBoP) solution, including transformers, switchgear and protection equipment, as well as a 400-kilovolt turnkey substation to facilitate power transmission from the plant.
ABB will also provide system engineering, installation, testing, commissioning and overall project management. The project is being executed by APPDCL (Andhra Pradesh Power Development Company Limited) and Tata Projects are the BoP (Balance of Plant) contractors. It is scheduled for completion in 2012.
ABB (www.abb.com) is a leader in power and automation technologies that enable utility and industry customers to improve performance while lowering environmental impact. The ABB Group of companies operates in around 100 countries and employs about 120,000 people.
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