Index

1 Confirmation of the minutes of the 8 th meeting of National Committee on

Transmission. ................................................................................................................ 2

2 Change in Scope of Under Bidding Schemes........................................................................ 2

3 Status of the transmission schemes noted/approved/recommended to MoP in the

meetings of NCT:...................................................................................................................... 5

4 New Transmission Schemes submitted by CTUIL for consideration of 9 th NCT: ............... 8

5 Schemes referred from previous NCT: ................................................................................. 23

6 Supply and Installation of OPGW on existing main lines which are to be LILOed under
various transmission schemes. ............................................................................................. 37

7 Evaluation of functioning of National Grid. ........................................................................... 37

8 Comprehensive presentation by CTU apprising NCT of measures taken for ensuring

development of an efficient, co-ordinated and economical ISTS for smooth flow of
electricity. ................................................................................................................................ 38

9 Five-year rolling plan for ISTS capacity addition. ................................................................ 38

Summary of the deliberations of the 09th NCT meeting held on 28.09.2022. ........................ 39
Minutes of the 9th meeting of National Committee on Transmission (NCT) held
on 28.09.2022

List of participants is attached as Annex-I.

Chairperson, CEA, & Chairman, NCT, welcomed the participants and suggested that
the meetings of NCT should be held more frequently, preferably every month.
Thereafter, he requested Member Secretary, NCT, to take up the agenda points for
discussion.

1 Confirmation of the minutes of the 8th meeting of National Committee on

Transmission.

1.1 Member Secretary, NCT, stated that the minutes of the 8th meeting of NCT held
on 25.03.2022 was issued vide CEA letter no CEA-PS-11-15(11)/1/20-PSPA-I
dated 05.05.2022. Further, corrigendum to the minutes was issued vide CEA
letter no.CEA-PS-11-15(11)/1/2020-PSPA-I Division/258 dated 13.06.2022.

1.2 The minutes of 8th meeting of NCT along with the corrigendum dated
13.06.2022 were confirmed.

2 Change in Scope of Under Bidding Schemes

2.1 Transmission scheme for Solar Energy Zone in Gadag (1500 MW),
Karnataka: Part A Phase-II

2.1.1 Member Secretary, NCT, stated that in the revised scope of works for
“Transmission scheme for Solar Energy Zone in Gadag (1500MW),
Karnataka: Part A Phase-II” (approved in the 8th meeting of NCT held on
25.03.2022), provision for bus sectionalizer at 220 kV level was not included
in the scope of works. However, during the preparation of RfP document for
the scheme, it was observed that provision for total 12 no of bays at 220 kV
level (present as well as future) had been approved at Gadag Pooling station
(Phase I & Phase II). As per CEA Manual on Transmission Planning Criteria,
there can be a maximum of eight (8) feeders in one section at 220 kV level.
Keeping in view that 4 no of 220 kV bays are already under implementation
under Gadag Phase-I scheme, it was necessary to incorporate the provision
of bus sectionaliser at 220 kV level in the RfP document of Gadag Phase-II
scheme

2.1.2 In line with the same, CTU vide letter no. C/CTU/S/03/NCT dated 15.06.2022
had requested for inclusion of 220 kV bus sectionalizer bay along with
associated Bus Coupler (BC) & Transfer Bus Coupler (TBC) bays at Gadag
PS in the scope of works for Transmission scheme for Solar Energy Zone in
Gadag (1500MW), Karnataka: Part A Phase-II.
 2.1.3 As the scheme was already under bidding, following revised scope of works
was communicated to the BPC:
Sl. Scope of the Transmission Capacity / line length km
No. Scheme

1. 400/220 kV, 3x500 MVA ICT 400/220 kV, 500 MVA ICT – 3
Augmentation at Gadag 400 kV ICT bays – 3
Pooling Station 220 kV ICT bays – 3
220 kV line bays – 4
220kV sectionalization bay: 1 set
220kV Bus Coupler (BC) bay: 1
220kV Transfer Bus Coupler (TBC) bay - 1
2. Gadag PS-Koppal PS 400 kV Length – 60
(high capacity equivalent to
quad moose) D/c line
3. 400 kV line bays at Gadag PS Line bays – 4 (2 each at Gadag PS &
and Koppal PS for Gadag PS- Koppal PS)
Koppal PS 400 kV D/c line

2.1.4 Members noted the above revised scope of Transmission scheme for Solar
Energy Zone in Gadag (1500MW), Karnataka: Part A Phase-II. Chairperson,
CEA, opined that the transmission schemes must be formulated with utmost
care and modifications at later stage must be avoided.

2.2 Modification in the “Transmission system for evacuation of power from

REZ in Rajasthan (20GW) Phase –III”

2.2.1 Various transmission schemes viz. ‘Transmission system for evacuation of

power from REZ in Rajasthan (20GW) Phase –III’ were approved in the 5th NCT
meeting held on 25.08.2021 and 02.09.2021. The same was notified by MoP for
implementation vide Gazette notification dated 06.12.2021. The transmission
schemes are presently under bidding. In regard to the above approved
schemes, CTUIL vide mail dated 08.09.2022 has intimated some modifications
in the following packages on account of increase in line length and addition in
future provisions:
Sl. No. Scheme Scope As approved in Modification/
5th NCT Additional
provision
1. Transmission Fatehgarh-III PS -
 400 kV, 50 MVAr  400 kV, 63 MVAr
system for Bhadla-III PS 400kV D/c
evacuation of line (Quad) Switchable line Switchable line
power from reactor – 4 nos. reactor – 4 nos.
REZ in
 Switching  Switching
Rajasthan
(20GW) under equipment for 400 equipment for 400
Phase-III Part kV 50 MVAR kV 63 MVAR
A3 switchable line switchable line
reactor – 4 nos. reactor – 4 nos.
 Sl. No. Scheme Scope As approved in Modification/
5th NCT Additional
provision
2. Transmission Fatehgarh-II PS –
 400 kV, 50 MVAr  400 kV, 63 MVAr
system for Bhadla-III PS 400kV D/c
evacuation of line (Quad) Switchable line Switchable line
power from reactor – 4 nos. reactor – 4 nos.
REZ in
 Switching  Switching
Rajasthan
(20GW) equipment for 400 equipment for 400
under Phase-III kV 50 MVAR kV 63 MVAR
Part B1 switchable line switchable line
reactor – 4 nos. reactor – 4 nos.
3. Transmission Establishment of -- Future provision to
system for 2x1500 MVA765/400kV be included:
evacuation of & 2x500 MVA 400/220 Space provision for
power from kV STATCOM (±
REZ in pooling station at 2x300MVAr, 4x125
Rajasthan Ramgarh along MVAr MSC, 2x125
(20GW) with2x240 MVAr MVAr MSR) at
under Phase-III (765kV) Bus Reactor & Ramgarh S/s
Part C1 2x125 MVAr (420kV)
Bus reactor

2.2.2 CTU informed that in the survey report shared by BPC, with the identified
Bhadla-III PS location, there is significant increase in the length of Fatehgarh-
III PS - Bhadla-III PS 400 kV D/c line and Fatehgarh-II PS - Bhadla-III PS 400
kV D/c line from the tentative length approved in the 5th NCT meeting (i.e.
200 km to around 274 km and 243 km respectively). Therefore, the line
reactive compensation agreed with the earlier line lengths also need to
be revised. Further, as part of Rajasthan Phase-III schemes, establishment of
Ramgarh S/s was approved under Phase-III Part C1 package in the 5th NCT.
However, future space provision for STATCOM (± 2x300 MVAr, 4x125 MVAr
MSC, 2x125 MVAr MSR) at Ramgarh S/s was inadvertently missed in the
above package. Since the Package Phase-III Part C1 is under bidding, the
same can be included in the future provision under Scope of works of
Ramgarh S/s.

2.2.3 Dr. R. Saha, Expert Member NCT, raised the apprehension regarding very
less improvement in voltage profile with upgradation of capacity of Switchable
Line Reactors (SLR) from 50MVAr to 63MVAr. He stated that for substantial
improvement in voltage profile, upgrading the capacity of SLR to 125 MVAr
may be considered.

2.2.4 Representative of CTUIL stated that 63 MVAr is the optimum capacity chosen
for upgradation as any rating above 80 MVAr would result in
overcompensation of the transmission line. He further stated that
modifications/additional provisions proposed in the above table have been
 intimated to BPCs for incorporation in the RfP document of the respective
transmission schemes.

2.2.5 Chairperson, CEA, and Chairman, NCT, stated that any change in the scope
of already notified schemes must be ratified by NCT.

2.2.6 NCT noted the modifications in the scope of works of Transmission system for
evacuation of power from REZ in Rajasthan (20 GW) Phase –III.

3 Status of the transmission schemes noted/approved/recommended to MoP

in the meetings of NCT:

3.1 Member Secretary, NCT, presented the status of the transmission schemes
noted/approved/recommended in the 8 th meeting of NCT. The Updated status
is given below:
Sr. Name of the Noted/ Survey MoP BPC Status
No Transmission Recommended/ Agency approval
Scheme Approved
1. Inter-regional ER-WR Approved for RECPDCL Not RECPDCL RFP initiated on
Interconnection implementation required 21.09.2022.
through TBCB Bid deadline
23.11.2022.
2. Western Region Approved for Not Not CTUIL
Expansion Scheme- implementation applicable required
XXV (WRES-XXV) through RTM

3. Western Region Approved for PFCCL Not PFCCL Issuance of RFP

Expansion Scheme- implementation required Notification and
XXVII (WRES-XXVII) through TBCB documents is at
approval stage.
4. Western Region Approved for PFCCL Not PFCCL RFP initiated on
Expansion Scheme- implementation required 20.09.2022.
XXVIII (WRES-XXVIII) through TBCB
Bid deadline
21.11.2022.
5. Western Region Approved for PFCCL Not PFCCL RFP initiated on
Expansion Scheme- implementation required 20.09.2022.
XXIX (WRES-XXIX) through TBCB
Bid deadline
21.11.2022.
6. Transmission system Approved for CTUIL Not RECPDCL RFP initiated on
for evacuation of power implementation required 06.09.2022.
from Luhri Stage-I HEP through TBCB Bid deadline
09.11.2022
7. Transmission system Recommended PFCCL MoP Discussed below
for evacuation of power to MoP for approval at para 3.2.
from Kaza Solar Power Implementation awaited
Project (880 MW) through TBCB

8. ISTS Network Recommended RECPDCL Approved RfP initiated on

Expansion scheme in to MoP for and 25.07.2022.
Western Region & Implementation notified Bid deadline
Southern Region for through TBCB vide 10.11.2022.
export of surplus power Gazette
Sr. Name of the Noted/ Survey MoP BPC Status
No Transmission Recommended/ Agency approval
Scheme Approved
during high RE Notificati
scenario in Southern on dated
Region 13.06.20
22

3.2 Regarding transmission system for evacuation of power from Kaza Solar Power
Project (880 MW), Director, MoP, stated that SJVN had informed them about
land identification issues and involvement of forest land for which relaxation is
being sought.
CTUIL stated that NRPC has agreed for phasing of approved transmission
system for Kaza solar project.
After discussions, NCT decided that the Transmission system for evacuation of
power from Kaza Solar Power Project (880 MW) would be taken up once firm
commitment about timeline of commissioning of Kaza solar park is received
from SJVNL.
3.3 Chairperson, CEA, enquired about the reasons for delay in the issuance of RfP
documents by the BPC. It was informed that after issuance of minutes of NCT,
CTUIL (for schemes involving augmentation of exiting ISTS substation) obtains
requisite information/inputs like sub-station layout, upstream/downstream
elements etc. from the existing sub-station owner. CTUIL then prepares the
project specific Technical Requirements for substations, transmission lines and
communication system etc. to be incorporated in the RfP document of the
scheme. After CEA vets the inputs furnished by CTUIL, BPC issues the RfP. In
case intra-state sub-stations are involved, requisite information is obtained by
BPC. Sometimes delay in issuance of RfP is due to delay in information
provided by the existing substation owner.
3.4 Chairperson, CEA, directed Member Secretary, NCT, to take up the
standardization of the procedure, formats and timelines for preparation of
project specific technical inputs for RfP in consultation with BPCs and CTUIL in
order to minimize the duration between approval of schemes by NCT and
issuance of RfP by BPC.
3.5 CTUIL stated that the issue pertaining to the implementation timelines of the
TBCB projects also needs deliberation as time and again requests are received
from Industry Associations for increasing the implementation timeframe. While
the preliminary information regarding any wild life/protected area along the
planned transmission line route is provided by CTUIL in the agenda of NCT,
however, possibility of some uncertainties like avoiding prioritized zone of the
GIB potential area for Rajasthan Phase-III schemes, land acquisition and RoW
issues, difficult terrain etc. in case of RE linked schemes results in change in
scope and increase in estimated timelines and cost of the transmission
scheme. Keeping in view short gestation period of RE generation projects,
 implementation timeframe for RE linked transmission schemes had been
agreed to be kept as 18 months. However, considering the recent cases of time
overrun, a holistic view with respect to the implementation timeframe needs to
be taken.
3.6 Member Secretary, NCT, suggested the deployment of features offered in PM-
GatiShakti portal for tentative routing of planned transmission lines through
forest, GIB areas, railway crossings etc. to work out the tentative route and
length of the transmission line. This will in turn help to work out the project
completion schedule and estimated cost. He further stated that as per MoP OM
dated 01st July, 2022, assuming the role of CTUIL as BPC, under Pre-bidding
activities of TBCB projects, CTUIL required to comply with the following:
 CTU shall diligently carry out the route survey of approved ISTS schemes,
so that the routes are realistic and can be used by successful bidders
without much deviation.
 The cost assessment for the approved ISTS shall be done accurately, so
that the estimated cost closely represents the cost of developing the ISTS.
For this, the cost data to be continuously compiled for various completed or
awarded projects.
 CTU will initiate land acquisition for the proposed substation and initiate
process for other clearances including Railway/highway crossings etc.

3.7 NCT agreed that a realistic, scheme-wise implementation timeframe is required

for the planned ISTS schemes. A realistic implementation timeframe would
provide the clarity to the RE generators so that they can incorporate flexibility in
the implementation timeframe of their generation projects to match the SCoD of
the evacuation schemes.
3.8 Chairperson asked CEA and CTUIL to formulate norms for assessing realistic
timeline for completion of transmission projects considering the terrain and
other factors.
3.9 Regarding the issue of how to proceed with the bid submission of the
Rajasthan Phase-III projects falling in GIB areas with uncertainty in
implementation timeframe, MNRE stated that they have granted 30-day
extension on SCoD to RE generation projects, after the date of judgement by
the Supreme Court. Possibility of similar provision for associated ISTS
schemes can be explored. Chairperson, CEA, stated that the matter is under
deliberation in MoP and would soon be resolved.
3.10 CTUIL also informed that the RE generation developers while seeking
connectivity, ask for a tentative location of the pooling station. Finalizing the
location of the pooling station based on the location of the first few connectivity
applicants would result in sub-optimal location of pooling station. Accordingly,
CTUIL requested MNRE to take up the matter with SECI so that SECI, while
identifying RE potential areas, may also indicate the tentative location of the
 pooling station and the same could be made available to generation project
developers seeking connectivity to the grid.
3.11 MNRE stated that SECI would be able to provide broad coordinates for the RE
potential areas, however, providing coordinates of the pooling station would not
be possible.
3.12 Chairperson, CEA, advised CTUIL to separately take up the issue of
identification of the location of pooling stations in coordination with SECI and
MNRE.

4 New Transmission Schemes submitted by CTUIL for consideration of 9 th

NCT:

4.1 Augmentation of ISTS for interconnection of HVPNL transmission

schemes:

4.1.1 The scheme comprises inter-state transmission system involving inter-

connections with intra-state transmission scheme of HVPNL. The scheme
involves 400/220 kV ICT Augmentation at 400/220 kV Bahadurgarh (PG) S/s
and 400/220 kV Jind S/s to ensure ‘N-1’ compliance with proposed
downstream network at 220 kV level.

4.1.2 Further, the scheme also comprises of provision of 220 kV line bays at the
following S/s:
(i) 4 nos. of 220kV line bays at Bahadurgarh (PG) for interconnection to 220
kV Kharkhoda pocket B (HVPN) and 220 kV METL (HVPN) S/s.
(ii) 2 nos. of 220 kV line bays at Sonepat (PG) for interconnection to 220kV
Kharkhoda pocket A (HVPN) S/s.

4.1.3 The estimated cost of scheme is about Rs. 117 Crs. As the estimated cost of
the scheme lies between Rs 100 to 500 Crore and works are of the nature of
technical upgradation (clause 7.1(7) of Tariff Policy, 2016), NCT approved the
scheme for implementation through RTM mode.
Sl. Name of the scheme/est. Decision of NCT Purpose /Justification
No. cost
1. Augmentation of ISTS for  Approved for To provide ‘N-1’
interconnection of HVPNL implementation compliant system as well
transmission schemes through RTM as 220kV line bays for
mode - to be interconnection with
Est. Cost: Rs. 117.05 Crs. given to HVPNL transmission
POWERGRID schemes at various
Implementation timeframe: (as these ISTS substations.
Given in detailed scope. substations are
owned by
POWERGRID)
4.1.4 Detailed scope of the scheme alongwith implementation timeline is given
below:
Augmentation of ISTS for interconnection of HVPNL transmission schemes
i. Augmentation by 1x500 MVA, 400/220 kV ICT (3rd) at 400/220 kV Bahadurgarh
(PG) S/s -July, 24
 400/220 kV, 500 MVA ICT – 1 no.
 400 kV ICT bay – 1 no.
 220 kV ICT bay – 1 no.
ii. 2 nos of 220 kV line bays at 400/220 kV Bahadurgarh (PG) S/s (for 220 kV
Kharkhoda pocket B- Bahadurgarh (PG) D/c line) – July, 24
 220 kV line bays – 2 nos.
iii. 2 nos of 220 kV line bays at 400/220 kV Bahadurgarh (PG) S/s (for 220 kV
METL – Bahadurgarh (PG) D/c line) – March, 24
 220 kV line bays – 2 nos.
iv. Augmentation by 1x500 MVA, 400/220 kV ICT (3rd) at 400/220 kV Jind (PG) S/s
– February, 24
 400/220 kV, 500 MVA ICT – 1 no.
 400 kV ICT bay – 1 no.
 220 kV ICT bay – 1 no.
v. 2 nos of 220 kV line bays at 400/220 kV Sonepat (PG) S/s (for 220 kV D/c line
from Kharkhoda pocket A) - July, 24
 220 kV line bays – 2 nos.

4.2 Scheme to relieve high loading of WR-NR Inter Regional Corridor (400 kV
Bhinmal-Zerda line):

4.2.1 CTU had proposed following scheme as immediate requirement (Phase-I:

short term) to relieve high loading of WR-NR Inter Regional Corridor (400 kV
Bhinmal-Zerda line) (tentative cost Rs. 279.5 Cr):
• Bypassing of 400 kV Kankroli - Bhinmal-Zerda line at Bhinmal to form 400
kV Kankroli – Zerda (direct) line (with necessary arrangement for
bypassing Kankroli- Zerda line at Bhinmal with suitable switching
equipment inside the Bhinmal substation)

• Reconductoring of 400 kV Jodhpur (Surpura)(RVPN) – Kankroli S/c line

with twin HTLS conductor [with minimum capacity of 1940 MVA/ckt at
nominal voltage (line length is about 188 km); Upgradation of existing
400kV bay equipment’s each at Jodhpur (Surpura)(RVPN) and Kankroli
S/s (3150 A)]

CTUIL stated that initially the reconductoring was proposed with capacity of
2100MVA/ckt, however, POWERGRID informed them that the recent
experience of re-conductoring of various old lines based on HTLS conductor
design principles for 400KV Lines designed with ACSR Moose conductor for
85 Deg C, ampacity of around 1400A may be possible with GAP & Composite
Core type HTLS Conductor. For higher ampacity corresponding to 2100MVA
 capacity, GAP type HTLS Conductor may not be suitable and Composite
Core type HTLS conductor may be the only option. It was also mentioned that
the Composite Core type HTLS conductors is very costly (around 3 times to
that of equivalent ACSR), whereas, GAP is economical (around 1.5 times to
that of equivalent ACSR). With ampacity requirement of 1400A, possibility of
GAP & Composite core type HTLS conductor may facilitate larger vendor
base leading to better competition & fair price discovery. In case of higher
ampacity, limited vendors of Composite core conductor may lead to reduced
competition. With 1400 Ampacity, 400kV line can be designed for about 1940
MVA.

CTU also mentioned that in the studies, line loading at 400 kV Jodhpur
(Surpura) (RVPN) – Kankroli S/c (twin moose) line was about 1250 MW in
Feb solar max scenario under worst case contingency. As the envisaged
power flow is less than 1940MVA, the reconductoring is proposed with HTLS
Conductor (Gap/Composite core) with 1400 Amps(~1940MVA).

4.2.2 Further, CTUIL proposed that on 400 kV Jodhpur (Surpura) – Kankroli line,
existing earth wire to be replaced with OPGW and associated FOTE need to
be replaced alongwith the reconductoring work of 400kV Jodhpur (Surpura) -
Kankroli line (tentative cost Rs. 9.4 Cr).

4.2.3 Further, it was opined that the scheme is an integral part of transmission
scheme for evacuation of power for various upcoming RE developers in
Western Rajasthan and required urgently. In view of that Bypassing of 400 kV
Kankroli - Bhinmal-Zerda lines at Bhinmal may be implemented in shorter time
i.e. 12 months and implementation time of reconductoring of 400kV Jodhpur
(Surpura) – Kankroli line may be kept as 18 months, however, best effort can
be made for reconductoring by 15 months due to urgent requirement.
Members agreed on the same.

4.2.4 As the estimated cost of the scheme lies between Rs 100 to 500 Crore and
works are of the nature of technical upgradation, NCT approved the scheme
for implementation through RTM mode.
S.No. Name of the scheme/est. Decision of NCT Purpose /Justification
cost
1. Scheme to relieve high  Approved for To relieve overloading of
loading of WR-NR Inter implementation Bhinmal-Zerda line
Regional Corridor (400 kV through RTM under various operating
Bhinmal-Zerda line) mode- to be conditions.
given to
Est. Cost: Rs. 288.9 Crs POWERGRID
(includes Rs 9.4 Crs for (as the
OPGW and associated transmission
FOTE) lines/bays are
 owned by
Implementation timeframe: POWERGRID)
12 months for bypassing at
Bhinmal and 18 months for
reconductoring works* from
date of allocation.
*Best effort to be made for
reconductoring in 15
months.

4.2.5 Detailed scope of the scheme:

Scheme to relieve high loading of WR-NR Inter Regional Corridor (400 kV
Bhinmal-Zerda line)
i. Bypassing of 400 kV Kankroli - Bhinmal-Zerda line at Bhinmal to form 400 kV
Kankroli – Zerda (direct) line # - 12 months from date of allocation
ii. Reconductoring of 400 kV Jodhpur (Surpura)(RVPN) – Kankroli S/c (twin
moose) line with twin HTLS conductor*- 18 months** from date of allocation
iii. OPGW installation on 400 kV Jodhpur (Surpura)(RVPN) – Kankroli S/c (twin
moose) line -188 km
# with necessary arrangement for bypassing Kankroli- Zerda line at Bhinmal with
suitable switching equipment inside the Bhinmal substation
*with minimum capacity of 1940MVA/ckt at nominal voltage; Upgradation of existing
400kV bay equipment’s each at Jodhpur (Surpura)(RVPN) and Kankroli S/s(3150 A)
**Best effort to be made for reconductoring in 15 months from date of allocation

4.3 Eastern Region Expansion Scheme-XXIX (ERES-XXIX)

4.3.1 CTUIL stated that as per inputs from Odisha, large number of industries are
expected in and around Joda area with cumulative demand of about 480 MW
which cannot be catered with the existing 220 kV network in the area.
Accordingly, OPTCL will be implementing 400/220 kV Joda new substation
under intra-state scheme through LILO of existing Rourkela (POWERGRID) –
Talcher (NTPC) 400kV D/c ISTS line at Joda New S/s. With the integration of
Joda New 400/220 kV substation with ISTS, most of the power flows to Joda
New through Jharsuguda – Rourkela – Joda New 400 kV corridor. Further,
Rourkela substation also acts as a source of power to Jharkhand through
Rourkela – Chaibasa and Rourkela – Ranchi 400kV D/c lines. Accordingly, it
has been agreed in the 7th CMETS-ER meeting held on 31.05.2022 to
reconductor Jharsuguda – Rourkela 400 kV 2xD/c lines with HTLS conductor
in similar timeframe of establishment of Joda New 400/220kV substation i.e.
in 36 months.

Further, Circuit I & III of Rourkela-Jharsuguda 400kV D/c line are designed for
75°C max. conductor temperature and Circuit II & IV are designed for 85°C
max. conductor temperature with ampacity of 1228 Amperes & 1400 Amperes
 (per conductor) respectively. However, to have equitable rating for all circuits,
it was proposed in the meeting that all four circuits of Rourkela-Jharsuguda
may be reconductored with HTLS conductor of 1228 A rating

4.3.2 Dr. R. Saha, Expert Member, stated that different ampacity values at the
same voltage level have been mentioned in the agenda items pertaining to
reconductoring, which needs to be standardized. He also suggested that the
details about the ambient temperature in case of reconductoring works needs
to be clearly mentioned in the agenda item.

4.3.3 CTUIL clarified that in this particular instance, ampacity of 1228A with ambient
temperature of 75°C have been considered as these lines have to be
reconductored on the existing towers. In the new towers, ampacity of 1400A
with ambient temperature of 85°C can be achieved. However, to avoid
differential loading of the circuits, 1228A ampacity with ambient temperature
of 75°C had been considered.

4.3.4 As the estimated cost of the scheme lies between Rs 100 to 500 Crore, and
works are of the nature of technical upgradation (clause 7.1(7) of Tariff Policy,
2016), accordingly NCT approved the scheme for implementation through
RTM mode.
S.No. Name of the scheme/est. Decision of NCT Purpose /Justification
cost
1. Eastern Region Expansion  Approved for To provide power supply
Scheme-XXIX (ERES-XXIX) implementation to Joda and improve
through RTM power supply in
Est. Cost: Rs. 422.23 Crs mode- to be given adjoining areas of
to POWERGRID Odisha and Jharkhand.
Implementation timeframe: (as these
36 months from date of substations and
allocation. transmission lines
are owned by
POWERGRID)

4.3.5 Detailed scope of the scheme is as given below:

(a) Reconductoring of Jharsuguda/Sundargarh (PG) – Rourkela (PG) 400kV 2xD/c Twin
Moose line with Twin HTLS conductor (with ampacity of equivalent to single HTLS as
1228 A at nominal voltage).
(b) Bay upgradation at Rourkela (PG) end for 3150 A rating – 04 nos. diameters in one
and half breaker scheme (except 09 nos. existing circuit breakers which are of
minimum 3150 A rating).
Note: No upgradation in line bays is envisaged at Jharsuguda/Sundargarh
(POWERGRID) S/s as the existing line bays are rated for 3150 A.
4.4 Augmentation of transformation capacity at Kallam PS by 2x500 MVA,
400/220kV ICTs (3rd & 4th) along with 220 kV bays for RE interconnection

4.4.1 CTUIL stated that Kallam PS with transformation capacity of 2x500MVA is

under implementation by consortium of IndiGrid 1 Ltd. (Lead Member)
and IndiGrid 2 Ltd., with target commissioning of June, 2023. Stage-II
connectivity at Kallam PS has already crossed 1 GW (~1782.6 MW). Further,
3 nos. 220kV line bays are proposed for following RE projects which have
been granted/proposed to be granted Stage-II connectivity at Kallam PS:
• M/s Veh Aarush (201MW: Granted)
• M/s JSW Neo (300MW: Under Process)
• M/s Serentica Renewables (210MW: Under Process)

4.4.2 In the 9th CMETS-WR meeting, it was agreed that augmentation of

transformation capacity at Kallam PS may be taken up considering the 1 GW
additional potential at Kallam (under 181.5 GW RE Zones) as well as rapid
pace of Stage-II connectivity applications being received by CTUIL at Kallam
PS. Accordingly, CTUIL had proposed ‘Augmentation of transformation
capacity at Kallam PS by 2x500MVA, 400/220kV ICTs (3 rd & 4th) along with
220 kV bays for RE interconnection with estimated cost of Rs. 156.89 Crs.

4.4.3 CMD, POSOCO, stated that even after augmentation of ICTs at Kallam by
2x500 MVA, 400/22kV ICTs, Kallam substation will not fulfill ‘N-1’ criteria.

4.4.4 CTUIL stated that there is provision of space for only 02 nos. additional ICTs.
As such, additional augmentation is not proposed. He further stated that at
present Stage-II connectivity applications totaling around 1782.6 MW have
been received.

4.4.5 It was deliberated that as there is only wind generation, taking a peak factor of
0.75, generation of around 1340MW needs to be evacuated and hence the
system would remain ‘N-1’ compliant with 4x500 MVA ICTs. Nevertheless,
CTU may also take up with the TSP of Kallam PS for exploring space for 5 th
400/220 kV ICT at Kallam PS.

4.4.6 As the estimated cost of the scheme lies between Rs 100 to 500 Crore, and
works are of the nature of technical upgradation (clause 7.1(7) of Tariff Policy,
2016), NCT approved the scheme for implementation through RTM mode.
S.No. Name of the scheme/est. Decision of NCT Purpose /Justification
cost
1. Augmentation of  Approved for Stage-II connectivity at
transformation capacity at implementation Kallam PS has already
Kallam PS by 2x500MVA, through RTM crossed 1 GW (~1782.6
400/220 kV ICTs (3rd & 4th) mode- to be MW). Hence, scheme for
 along with 220 kV bays for given to augmentation of Kallam
RE interconnection consortium of PS was agreed to be
IndiGrid 1 Ltd. taken up considering the
Est. Cost: Rs. 156.89 Crs (Lead Member) 1 GW additional
and IndiGrid 2 potential under 181.5
Implementation timeframe: Ltd. (as the GW as well as rapid
18 months from date of substation is pace of Stage-II
allocation. owned by the connectivity applications
above being received by CTU.
consortium)

4.4.7 Detailed scope of the scheme is given below:

Sl. No. Scope of the Transmission Capacity /km
Scheme
1. Augmentation of Kallam 500 MVA, 400/220kV ICT: 2 nos.
Pooling Station by 2x500 MVA, 400 kV ICT bays: 2 nos.
400/220 kV ICTs 220 kV ICT bays: 2 nos.
2. 3 nos. 220 kV line bays for RE 220 kV line bays: 3 nos.
interconnection
3. 1x125 MVAr bus reactor (2nd) at 125 MVAr, 420 kV Bus reactor – 1 no.
Kallam PS Bus reactor bay: 1 no.

4.5 Transmission system for evacuation of power from Rajasthan REZ Ph-IV
(Part-1) (Bikaner Complex)

4.5.1 CTU stated that out of additional RE capacity of 181.5 GW planned by the
year 2030, 75 GW REZs lie in the state of Rajasthan comprising of 15 GW
Wind and 60 GW Solar potential. Accordingly, a comprehensive transmission
scheme was evolved for evacuation of 75 GW RE from Rajasthan, which
includes transmission scheme for about 8GW (Solar) in Bikaner complex
(14GW along with 6GW BESS), Bikaner-II: 4 GW (7GW Solar+ 3 GW BESS)
and Bikaner-III:4 GW (7GW Solar+ 3 GW BESS). Bikaner complex being out
of GIB area, more RE developers are interested in this complex.
CTU also stated that at Bikaner-II PS, St-II Connectivity for 5.575 GW RE has
already been granted against the potential of 1.9 GW (revised from 2.9 GW)
identified under Ph-II), therefore, evacuation for additional 3.7 GW capacity is
required from Bikaner-II PS. For additional solar potential of 7GW with 3GW
BESS at Bikaner-III, evacuation system (4 GW) shall also be required.
Therefore, total evacuation system requirement for 7.7GW (3.7 GW+4 GW)
shall be required from Bikaner Complex (Bikaner-II & III).

4.5.2 Considering grant of connectivity to new RE generators in Bikaner complex

(incl. Bikaner-III) as well as for evacuation of power beyond Bikaner complex
(Bikaner/Bikaner-II/Bikaner-III PS), following transmission scheme had been
agreed for evacuation of power from Rajasthan REZ Ph-IV (Part-1) [Bikaner
complex: 7.7 GW] in the 8th CMETS-NR meeting.
Items Details
Name of Scheme Transmission system for evacuation of power from
Rajasthan REZ Ph-IV (Part-1) (Bikaner Complex:
7.7GW) (Bikaner-II: 3.7GW (Solar) + Bikaner-III: 4
GW (7GW Solar+3GW BESS)
Scope of the scheme  Establishment of 6x1500 MVA, 765/400kV &
5x500 MVA^ 400/220kV Bikaner-III Pooling
Station along with 2x330 MVAr (765kV) Bus
Reactor & 2x125 MVAr (420kV) Bus Reactor at
a suitable location near Bikaner
 765/400kV 1500 MVA ICTs: 6 nos (19x500 MVA
including one spare unit)
 765kV ICT bays - 6 nos.
 400/220 kV, 500 MVA ICTs - 5nos
 400 kV ICT bays – 11 nos.
 400 kV line bays - 6 nos. (4 nos. for LILO of
Bikaner-Bikaner-II D/c line & 2 nos. for
Bikaner-II D/c line)
 220 kV ICT bays - 5 nos.
 330 MVAr Bus Reactor-2 nos. (7x110 MVAr,
including one spare unit)
 765kV reactor bays- 2 nos.
 125 MVAr, 420kV bus reactor - 2 nos.
 420 kV reactor bays - 2 nos.
 220 kV line bays – 6 nos* (for RE
connectivity)
 220kV Sectionalization bay: 1 set
 BC and TBC: 2 nos. (each)
Future provisions at Bikaner-III PS*:
Space for
 765/400kV ICT along with bay- 1 no.
 765 kV line bays along with switchable line
reactors – 4 nos.
 765kV Bus Reactor along with bay: 1 no.
 400 kV line bays along with switchable line
reactor –4 nos.
 400 kV line bays–4 nos.
 400/220kV ICT along with bays -5 nos.
 400 kV Bus Reactor along with bay: 1 no.
 400kV Sectionalisation bay: 2 sets
 220 kV line bays for connectivity of RE
Applications - 6 nos.
 220kV Sectionalization bay: 2 sets
 STATCOM (2x+300MVAr) along with MSC
(4x125 MVAr) & MSR (2x125 MVAr)
 LILO of both ckts of 400kV Bikaner (PG)-
Bikaner-II D/c line at Bikaner-III PS (~20 km)
 Bikaner-II PS – Bikaner-III PS 400 kV D/c line
(Quad) (~30 km)
 400 kV line bays at Bikaner-II – 2 nos.
Items Details
 Establishment of 765/400 kV, 4x1500 MVA
Neemrana-II S/s along with 2x330 MVAr
(765kV) Bus Reactor & 2x125 MVAr (420kV)
Bus Reactor at a suitable location near
Neemrana
 765/400kV 1500 MVA ICTs: 4 nos (13x500
MVA including one spare unit)
 765kV ICT bays - 4 nos.
 400 kV ICT bays – 4 nos.
 400 kV line bays - 6 nos (4 nos. for LILO of
Gurgaon -Sohna Road D/c line & 2 nos. for
Kotputli D/c line)
 330 MVAr Bus Reactor-2 nos. (7x110 MVAr,
including one spare unit)
 765kV reactor bays- 2 nos.
 125 MVAr, 420kV bus reactor - 2 nos.
 420 kV reactor bays - 2 nos.
Future provisions at Neemrana-II S/s:
Space for
 765/400kV ICT along with bays- 2 nos.
 765 kV line bays along with switchable line
reactors – 6 nos.
 765kV Bus Reactor along with bay: 1 no.
 400 kV line bays along with switchable line
reactor –6 nos.
 400 kV Bus Reactor along with bays: 1 no.
 400kV Sectionalization bay: 2 sets
 LILO of both ckts of 400 kV Sohna Road
(GPTL)-Gurgaon(PG) D/c line at Neemrana-II
S/s (~85 km)
 Neemrana-II -Kotputli 400 kV D/c line (Quad)
(~70 km)
 400 kV line bays at Kotputli- 2 nos.
 Bikaner-III – Neemrana-II 765 kV 2xD/c line
(~350 km) along with 330 MVAr switchable line
reactor for each circuit at each end
 765kV line bays at Bikaner-III PS – 4 nos
 765kV line bays at Neemrana-II – 4 nos.
 765 kV, 330 MVAr Switchable line reactors at
Bikaner-III PS – 4 nos.
 765 kV, 330 MVAr Switchable line reactors at
Neermana-II – 4 nos.
 Switching equipment for 765kV 330 MVAr
switchable line reactors at Bikaner-III PS – 4
nos.
 Switching equipment for 765kV 330 MVAr
switchable line reactors at Neemrana-II – 4
nos.
 Neemrana-II- Bareilly(PG) 765 kV D/c line (~350
km) along with 330 MVAr switchable line reactor
for each circuit at each end
 765 kV line bays at Neemrana-II – 2 nos.
 765 kV line bays at Bareilly(PG) – 2 nos.
 Items Details
 765 kV, 330 MVAr Switchable line reactors at
Neemrana-II – 2 nos.
 765 kV, 330 MVAr Switchable line reactors at
Bareilly(PG) – 2 nos.
 Switching equipment for 765kV 330 MVAR
switchable line reactors at Neemrana-II – 2
nos.
 Switching equipment for 765kV 330 MVAR
switchable line reactors at Bareilly(PG) – 2
nos.
 Augmentation with 400/220 kV, 5x500 MVA^
ICT at Bikaner-II PS along with associated bays
 400/220 kV, 500 MVA ICTs – 5 nos
 400 kV ICT bays – 5 nos.
 220 kV ICT bays - 5 nos.
 Augmentation with 765/400 kV, 1x1500MVA ICT
(4th) at Bikaner (PG)
 765/400 kV, 1500 MVA ICT – 1 no.
 765 kV ICT bay – 1 no.
 400 kV ICT bay – 1 no.
 Augmentation by 400/220 kV, 1x500 MVA (3rd)
ICT at Kotputli (PG)
 400/220 kV, 500 MVA ICT – 1 no
 400 kV ICT bay – 1 no
 220 kV ICT bay - 1 no

^incl 1x500MVA ICT to fulfill ‘N-1’ requirement

* Recently, 220kV bays (3 nos. under ISTS scope+1 no. under

developer scope) at Bikaner-III PS under ISTS were agreed
in CMETS-NR meetings commensurate to Stage-II
connectivity applications granted at Bikaner-III PS.
Considering additional envisaged applications as well as
agreed bays (3 nos) under ISTS, 220 kV line bays at Bikaner-
III PS for RE Connectivity (6 nos.) is considered in the
scheme. The corresponding no. of 220 kV bays may be
considered reduced from future scope of Bikaner-III PS.

4.5.3 CEA stated that as per the Manual on Transmission Planning Criteria,
maximum transformation capacity at a substation at 765 kV level can be
9000MVA and 6x1500 MVA ICTs have been proposed, therefore, there is no
need to keep space for one number of additional 765/400 kV ICT.

4.5.4 Since the estimated cost of the scheme is very high (Rs. 13,460 Cr.), to make
the scheme competitive for bidders and considering ICT augmentation at later
stage, various packages were proposed. During deliberations, NCT opined
that the complete scope of the substation including the augmentation may be
clubbed as a single package. Accordingly, some packages proposed in the
agenda of NCT were combined. Package wise details are given below:
 PART-A: (Rs. 4,741 Cr.)
Sl. No. Scope of Transmission Scheme Capacity /km
1 Establishment of 6x1500 MVA (along  765/400 kV 1500 MVA ICTs: 6
with one spare unit of 500 MVA), nos (19x500 MVA including one
765/400 kV & 5x500 MVA 400/220 kV spare unit)
Bikaner-III Pooling Station along with  765 kV ICT bays – 6 nos.
2x330 MVAr (765 kV) Bus Reactor  765 kV line bays- 2 nos.
(along with one spare unit of 110 MVAr)  330 MVAr Bus Reactor-2 nos.
& 2x125 MVAr (420 kV) Bus Reactor at (7x110 MVAr, including one
a suitable location near Bikaner spare unit)
 765kV reactor bays- 2 nos.
Future provisions: Space for  400/220 kV, 500 MVA ICTs – 5
 765 kV line bays along with nos
switchable line reactors – 6 nos.  400 kV ICT bays – 11 nos.
 765kV Bus Reactor along with bay:  420 kV reactor bays - 2 nos.
1 no.  125 MVAr, 420 kV bus reactor -
 400 kV line bays along with 2 nos.
switchable line reactor –4 nos.  400 kV line bays - 6 nos. (4 nos.
 400 kV line bays–4 nos. for LILO of Bikaner-Bikaner-II
 400/220kV ICT along with bays -5 D/c line & 2 nos. for Bikaner-II
nos. D/c line)
 400 kV Bus Reactor along with bay:  220 kV ICT bays - 5 nos.
1 no.  220 kV line bays – 6 nos (for RE
 400kV Sectionalization bay: 2 sets connectivity)
 220 kV line bays for connectivity of  220 kV BC (2 no.) and 220 kV
RE Applications -8 nos. TBC (2 no.)
 220kV Sectionalization bay: 2 sets  220 kV Sectionalisation bay: 1
 STATCOM (2x±300MVAr) along set
with MSC (4x125 MVAr) & MSR
(2x125 MVAr)
2 LILO of both ckts of 400 kV Bikaner Length: 20 km
(PG)-Bikaner-II D/c line (Quad) at
Bikaner-III PS
3 Bikaner-II PS – Bikaner-III PS 400 kV Length: 30 km
D/c line (Quad)
4 2 no. of 400 kV line bays at Bikaner-II 400 kV line bays - 2 nos.
Sl. No. Scope of Transmission Scheme Capacity /km
5 Bikaner-III - Neemrana-II 765 kV D/c Length: 350 km
line along with 330 MVAr switchable
line reactor for each circuit at each end  765 kV, 330 MVAr switchable
line reactors at Bikaner-III PS –
2 nos.
 765 kV, 330 MVAr Switchable
line reactors at Neemrana-II S/s
– 2 nos.
 Switching equipment for 765kV
330 MVAr switchable line
reactors at Bikaner-III PS – 2
nos.
 Switching equipment for 765kV
330 MVAr switchable line
reactors at Neemrana-II S/s – 2
nos.
6 2 no. of 765 kV line bays at Neemrana-  765kV line bays at Neemrana-II
II S/s S/s- 2 nos.
Note:

1) The line lengths mentioned above are approximate as the exact length shall
be obtained after the detailed survey
2) POWERGRID to provide space for 2 nos. of 400 kV line bays at Bikaner-II PS
3) Developer of Neemrana-II S/s to provide space for 2 nos. of 765 kV line bays
at Neemrana-II S/s for termination of Bikaner-III - Neemrana-II 765 kV D/c line
4) Provision of suitable sectionalization shall be kept at Bikaner-III PS at 400kV
& 220kV level to limit short circuit level

PART-B: (Rs. 1,876 Cr.)

Sl. No. Scope of Transmission Scheme Capacity /km
1 Establishment of 765/400 kV,  765/400 kV 1500 MVA ICTs – 4 nos
4x1500 MVA (along with one spare (13x500 MVA including one spare unit)
unit of 500 MVA) Neemrana-II S/s  330 MVAr Bus Reactor-2 nos (7x110
along with 2x330 MVAr (765 kV) MVAr, including one spare unit)
Bus Reactor (along with one spare  765 kV reactor bays- 2 nos.
unit of 110 MVAr) & 2x125 MVAr  125 MVAr, 420kV bus reactor - 2 nos.
(420kV) Bus Reactor at a suitable  420 kV reactor bays - 2 nos.
location near Neemrana  765 kV ICT bays – 4 nos.
 400 kV ICT bays – 4 nos.
Future provisions: Space for
 400 kV line bays - 6 nos (4 nos. for LILO
 765/400kV ICT along with of Gurgaon -Sohna Road D/c line & 2 nos.
bays- 2 for Kotputli D/c line)
 765 kV line bays along with
switchable line reactors –
12
 765 kV Bus Reactor along
with bay: 1 nos.
  400 kV line bays along with
switchable line reactor –6
 400 kV Bus Reactor along
with bays: 1 no.
 400kV Sectionalization bay:
2 sets

2 Neemrana-II -Kotputli 400 kV D/c Length: 70 km

line (Quad)

3 2 no. of 400 kV line bays at Kotputli 400 kV line bays at Kotputli - 2 nos.
4 LILO of both ckts of 400 kV Length: 85 km
Gurgaon (PG) - Sohna Road
(GPTL) D/c line (Quad) at
Neemrana-II S/s
Note:

1) The line lengths mentioned above are approximate as the exact length shall be
obtained after the detailed survey
2) Provision of suitable sectionalization shall be kept at Neemrana-II S/s at 400kV level
to limit short circuit level
3) POWERGRID to provide space for 2 nos. of 400 kV line bays at Kotputli S/s
4) The implementation of package shall be taken up matching with Package A

PART-C: (Rs. 3,204 Cr.)

Sl. No. Scope of Transmission Scheme Capacity /km
1 Bikaner-III - Neemrana-II 765 kV Length: 350 km
D/c line (2nd) along with 330 MVAr
switchable line reactor for each  765 kV, 330 MVAr Switchable line
circuit at each end reactors at Bikaner-III PS – 2 nos.
 765 kV, 330 MVAr Switchable line
reactors at Neemrana-II – 2 nos.
 Switching equipment for 765kV 330 MVAr
switchable line reactors at Bikaner-III PS –
2 nos.
 Switching equipment for 765kV 330 MVAr
switchable line reactors at Neemrana-II
S/s – 2 nos.
2 2 no. of 765 kV line bays each at 765kV line bays - 4 nos (2 nos. each at
Bikaner-III PS & Neemrana-II S/s Bikaner-III PS & Neemrana-II S/s)

Note:
1. The line lengths mentioned above are approximate as the exact length shall be
obtained after the detailed survey
2. Developer of Bikaner-III PS & Neemrana-II S/s to provide space for 2 nos. of 765 kV
line bays alongwith space for Switchable line reactor each at Bikaner-III PS &
Neemrana-II S/s for termination of Bikaner-III - Neemrana-II 765 kV D/c line (2nd)
PART-D: (Rs. 3,271 Cr.)
Sl. No. Scope of Transmission Scheme Capacity /km
1 Neemrana-II- Bareilly (PG) 765 kV Length: 350 km
D/c line along with 330 MVAr
switchable line reactor for each  765 kV, 330 MVAr switchable line reactors
circuit at each end at Neermana-II S/s– 2 nos.
 765 kV, 330 MVAr Switchable line
reactors at Bareilly (PG) – 2 nos.
 Switching equipment for 765 kV 330 MVAr
switchable line reactors at Neermana-II
S/s – 2 nos.
 Switching equipment for 765 kV 330 MVAr
switchable line reactors at Bareilly (PG)
S/s – 2 nos.
2 2 no. of 765 kV line bays each at 765 kV line bays - 4 nos (2 nos. each at
Neemrana-II & Bareilly (PG) S/s Neemrana-II & Bareilly (PG) S/s)

Note:

1) The implementation of package shall be taken up matching with Package C.

2) The line lengths mentioned above are approximate as the exact length shall be
obtained after the detailed survey.
3) Developer of Neemrana-II S/s to provide space for 2 nos. of 765 kV line bays
alongwith space for Switchable line reactor at Neemrana-II S/s for termination of
Neemrana-II- Bareilly (PG) 765 kV D/c line
4) POWERGRID to provide space for 2 nos. of 765 kV line bays alongwith space for
Switchable line reactor at Bareilly (PG) S/s

PART-E: (Rs. 368 Cr.)

S.No. Scope of Transmission Scheme Capacity /km
1 Augmentation by 765/400 kV,  765/400 kV, 1500 MVA ICT – 1 no.
1x1500 MVA ICT (4th) at Bikaner  765 kV ICT bay – 1 nos.
(PG)  400 kV ICT bay - 1 nos.
2 Augmentation by 400/220 kV,  400/220 kV, 500 MVA ICT – 1 nos.
1x500 MVA ICT (3rd) at Kotputli  400 kV ICT bay – 1 nos.
(PG)  220 kV ICT bay - 1 nos.
3 Augmentation by 400/220 kV,  400/220 kV, 500 MVA ICT – 5 nos.
5x500 MVA ICT at Bikaner-II PS  400 kV ICT bays – 5 nos.
 220 kV ICT bays - 5 nos.
Note:
1. Though, the augmentation by 765/400 kV, 1x1500 MVA ICT (4th) at Bikaner (PG)
shall be required for evacuation requirement beyond 5.5 GW (out of 7.7 GW
capacity) at Bikaner-II/Bikaner-III, it was decided to take up the same earlier as it
would facilitate evacuation of some power in absence of other transmission elements
mentioned in Part-A to D, which may take longer time for implementation. The
Implementation timeframe for Augmentation of 765/400kV, 1x1500MVA Transformer
(4th) at Bikaner (PG) shall be kept 18 months from date of allocation.
 2. Implementation of Augmentation by 400/220kV, 1x500MVA Transformer (3 rd) at
Kotputli (PG) shall be taken up matching with Package B.
3. CTU informed that recently about 4400 MW St-II Connectivity was granted at
Bikaner-II PS. Earlier 2x500 MVA ICTs was approved by CTU and awarded to
POWERGRID. Additionally, 2x500 MVA ICTs shall be taken up for approval by CTU
as per the requirement. Subsequently, implementation of additional 400/220 kV,
5x500 MVA ICT at Bikaner-II PS shall be taken up for evacuation requirement
beyond 2000 MW at 220 kV level of Bikaner-II PS.

4.5.5 On the implementation time line of the projects, it was pointed out that due to
shutdown requirements of existing lines and considering the long lengths of
the 765 kV lines, the implementation timeframe to be kept as 24 months from
the date of SPV transfer.

4.5.6 After deliberations, NCT approved Part-E for implementation under RTM to
POWERGRID and recommended Part-A to Part-D for implementation under
TBCB.
S.No. Package Implementation time Mode of
implementation
1 Part-A TBCB
2 Part-B TBCB
24 months
3 Part-C TBCB
4 Part-D TBCB
5 Part-E  Augmentation by 765/400 kV, RTM to
1x1500MVA ICT (4th) at Bikaner POWERGRID
(PG) - 18 months from date of
allocation.

 Augmentation by 400/220 kV,

1x500 MVA ICT (3rd) at Kotputli
(PG) - 18 months from date of
allocation (matching with Part B).

 Augmentation with 400/220 kV,

5x500 MVA ICT at Bikaner-II PS
–to be taken up for evacuation
requirement beyond 2000 MW at
220 kV level of Bikaner-II PS,
with implementation timeframe
matching with schedule of RE
generation or 18 months from
date of allocation, whichever is
later.
5 Schemes referred from previous NCT:

5.1 Transmission system for evacuation of power from REZ in Rajasthan (20
GW) under Phase-III Part I

5.1.1 Member Secretary, NCT, stated that the scheme was discussed in 5 th NCT
meeting held on 25.08.2021 and 02.09.2021. In the meeting, the scheme was
deferred and NCT recommended the scheme to be reviewed in next NCT
meeting.

5.1.2 CTU stated that the Stage-II Connectivity and LTA for 2600MW has already
been granted at Ramgarh PS. Further, Adani Renewable Energy Park
Rajasthan Ltd. (AREPRL) are in process of developing 2GW Solar Park
proposed to be connected at Ramgarh PS and they have requested to
enhance the transmission system capacity of Ramgarh PS by minimum 5
GW. Implementation of HVDC shall help in evacuation of additional power
from Ramgarh PS.

5.1.3 CTUIL further stated that for Bhadla-II – Sikar-II 765 kV D/c line (Phase-II
Part- C) has been ratified by the GIB committee nominated by Hon’ble
Supreme Court, based on which CERC has accorded grant of transmission
license both for Part-C and its onward interconnector i.e. Sikar-II – Aligarh
765kV D/c line (Phase-II Part-D) which is out of GIB area. Since
implementation time frame of HVDC is more than gestation period of RE, it
was requested that the implementation of above HVDC scheme may be
approved.

5.1.4 Representative of CTU stated that the HVDC will be implemented with
overhead Dedicated Metallic Return (DMR) technology. He also stated that by
default, HVDC terminals can be operated for 50% of its capacity in reverse
mode (3000 MW in this case). For 100% reversal of power, i.e., from Fatehpur
to Bhadla, there may be some incremental cost. Further Bus sectionalizer
may be provided at 400 kV Bus between 2x1500 MW sections each at Bhadla
& Fatehpur to ensure reliability of 3000 MW power during contingencies at
HVDC terminals. For drawing Auxiliary supply for HVDC station at Bhadla
(HVDC), 400/33 kV transformers may be provided whereas at Fatehpur,
auxiliary supply may be drawn from 765/400/33 kV transformers. Members
agreed for above including provision for full reversal capability.

5.1.5 Detailed scope of the scheme is as follows:

a) Establishment of 6000 MW, ± 800 kV Bhadla (HVDC) [LCC] terminal
station (4x1500 MW) at a suitable location near Bhadla-3 substation
 400/33 kV, 2x50 MVA transformers for exclusively supplying auxiliary
power to HVDC terminal.
 400kV bus sectionaliser -2 nos (1 Set) at Bhadla (HVDC) station.
 b) Establishment of 6000 MW, ±800 kV Fatehpur (HVDC) [LCC] terminal
station (4x1500 MW) at suitable location near Fatehpur (UP)
c) Bhadla-3 – Bhadla (HVDC) 400 kV 2xD/c quad moose line along with the
line bays at both substations
 Line length- 2 km
 400 kV line bays -8 nos
d) ±800 kV HVDC line (Hexa lapwing) between Bhadla (HVDC) & Fatehpur
(HVDC) (with Dedicated Metallic Return)
 Line length- 950 km
e) Establishment of 5x1500 MVA, 765/400 kV ICTs at Fatehpur (HVDC)
along with 2x330 MVAr (765kV) bus reactor
 765/400kV 1500 MVA ICTs: 5 nos (16x500 MVA, including one spare
unit)
 765 kV ICT bays – 5 nos.
 400 kV ICT bays – 5 nos.
 400 kV Bus sectionaliser-2 nos [1 Set]
 765 kV line bays – 4 nos.
 330 MVAr, 765kV Bus Reactor -2 nos. (7x110 MVAr, including one
spare unit)
 765 kV reactor bays- 2 nos.
Future provisions: Space for
 765/400 kV ICT along with bay: 1 no.
 765 kV line bay along with switchable line reactor: 4nos.
 765 kV Bus Reactor along with bays: 2 nos.
 400/220 kV ICTs along with bays: 4nos.
 400 kV line bays along with switchable line reactor: 4 nos.
 400 kV Bus Reactor along with bay: 1 no.
 220 kV line bays: 6 nos.
f) LILO of both ckts of 765 kV Varanasi – Kanpur (GIS) D/c line at Fatehpur
- (30 km)

5.1.6 Expert Member, Shri R. Saha stated that presently, due to technological
enhancement in HVDC, upto 7500 MW can be transmitted through ± 800 kV
system. He suggested that this high capacity system may be considered
wherever required. In this regard, it was opined that for planning the future
transmission corridors, the suggested option would be considered depending
upon the quantum of power to be evacuated.

5.1.7 After deliberations, the scheme mentioned at para 5.1.5 was recommended to
MoP for implementation under TBCB route with following considerations:
(a) The implementation time will be 42 months from date of SPV transfer.
 (b) The estimated cost of the scheme is Rs. 12,700 Cr (as per 5 th NCT
estimate).
(c) HVDC terminals will be implemented with 100% power reversal capability.

5.2 Augmentation of 1x1500MVA ICT at 765/400 kV Kanpur (GIS) substation

(Part of Transformer augmentation at various substations for evacuation
of power from REZ in Rajasthan (20GW) under Phase-III Part J)

5.2.1 Member Secretary, NCT, stated that transmission system for evacuation of
power from additional 20 GW REZs envisaged in Rajasthan (Phase-III), was
discussed and agreed in 5th NCT meeting held on 25.08.2021 and
02.09.2021. As part of above scheme, Transmission system for evacuation of
power from REZ in Rajasthan (20 GW) under Phase-III Part I i.e. 6000MW
HVDC corridor towards Fatehpur for further dispersal of RE power from
Ramgarh PS/Bhadla-3 PS was also discussed. Augmentation of 1x1500MVA
ICT at 765/400 kV Kanpur (GIS) substation was also linked with HVDC
system (LILO of Varanasi-Kanpur at Fatehpur). The scope of the scheme is
as follows:
 Augmentation by 1x1500 MVA ICT at 765/400kV Kanpur (GIS) substation
 765/400kV 1500 MVA ICT: 1 no
 765kV ICT bay – 1 no.
 400 kV ICT bay – 1 no.

5.2.2 The above scheme would be required with the Transmission system for
evacuation of power from REZ in Rajasthan (20GW) under Phase-III Part I,
recommended at para 5.1 above, with implementation timeframe of 42 months
from date of SPV transfer. However, the augmentation of ICT work at Kanpur
(GIS) S/s will take about 18 months.

5.2.3 After deliberations, it was agreed that the scheme may be put on hold for time
being and would be reviewed by NCT after award of Bhadla III-Fatehpur
HVDC system or in case prior requirement arises as part of grid strengthening

5.3 North Eastern Region Expansion Scheme-XVI (NERES-XVI)

5.3.1 Member Secretary, NCT, stated that this scheme comprising of establishment
of a new 400 kV substation at Gogamukh has been proposed by CTU for
feeding power to upper Assam above Brahamputra River. The proposed
substation is also planned to be utilised for providing additional feed and
strength to the under construction 132 kV Pasighat to Khupi corridor in
Arunachal Pradesh under comprehensive scheme through Gogamukh (ISTS)
– Gerukamukh (Arunachal Pradesh) 132kV D/c line.

5.3.2 He informed that the scheme was discussed in 8th Meeting of NCT, wherein
the proposal was deferred. Thereafter, the proposal was discussed in NERPC
 forum on 11.07.2022 and agreed in special meeting held among CEA,
NERPC and CTU.

5.3.3 The scope of the scheme with estimated cost of Rs. 289 Cr is as follows:
i. Establishment of New Gogamukh 400/220/132kV substation
 400/220 kV, 2x500 MVA ICTs alongwith associated ICT bays at both
levels
 220/132 kV, 2x200 MVA ICTs alongwith associated ICT bays at both
levels
 400 kV line bays
 4 no. for termination of LILO of one D/c line (ckt-1 & ckt-2 of line-1) of
Lower Subansiri –Biswanath Chariali 400kV (Twin Lapwing) 2xD/c
lines
 420 kV, 2x125 MVAr bus reactor along with associated bays
 220 kV line bays
 2 no. for termination of Bihpuria – Gogamukh 220kV D/c line (line to be
implemented by AEGCL)
 132 kV line bays
 2 no. for termination of LILO of one circuit of North Lakhimpur –
Dhemaji 132 kV new D/c line (LILO to be implemented by AEGCL)
 2 no. for termination of Gogamukh (ISTS) – Gerukamukh (Arunachal
Pradesh) 132 kV D/c line
ii. Extension works at Gerukamukh (Arunachal Pradesh) 132kV S/s
 2 no. of 132 kV line bays for termination of Gogamukh (ISTS) –
Gerukamukh (Arunachal Pradesh) 132kV D/c line
iii. Gogamukh (ISTS) – Gerukamukh (Arunachal Pradesh) 132kV D/c
(Zebra) line
iv. LILO of one D/c (ckt-1 & ckt-2 of line-1) of Lower Subansiri – Biswanath
Chariali 400kV (Twin Lapwing) 2xD/c lines at Gogamukh S/s

 Additional space for future expansion:

 400/220kV, 1x500MVA ICT - 1 no. (along with associated bays at both
levels)
 420kV, 1x125MVAr bus reactor along with associated bays
 12 nos. of 400kV line bays for future lines
o 4 nos. of 400V line bays for termination of Dibang – Gogamukh
2xD/c lines
o 2 nos. of 400kV line bays (along with 2x80MVAr switchable line
reactor) for termination of Gogamukh – Biswanath Chariali 400kV
D/c (Quad) line
o 6 nos. of 400kV line bays (along with switchable line reactor) for
future lines
  220/132kV, 1x200MVA ICT - 1 no. (along with associated bays at both
levels)
 6 nos. of 220kV line bays for future lines
 6 nos. of 132kV line bays for future lines
Note:
(a) Lower Subansiri – Biswanath Chariali 400kV (Twin Lapwing) D/c-1 line is under
implementation by POWERGRID and is expected to be commissioned by Dec
2022.
(b) Arunachal Pradesh to provide space at Gerukamukh S/s for implementation of 2
no. 132kV line bays.

5.3.4 As the estimated cost of the scheme lies between Rs 100 to 500 Crore, NCT
approved the North Eastern Region Expansion Scheme-XVI (NERES-XVI)
scheme for implementation through TBCB mode with implementation time
frame as 30 months from transfer of SPV.

5.4 Modification of scope under Western Region Expansion Scheme-XXV

(WRES-XXV) scheme on account of space constraints at Raigarh (Kotra)
S/s

5.4.1 Representative of CTU stated that the Western Region Expansion Scheme-
XXV (WRES-XXV) involved augmentation of transformation capacity at
Raigarh (Kotra) by 1x1500MVA, 765/400kV ICT at Section-A (3rd ICT on
Section A) and by 2x1500MVA, 765/400kV ICTs at Section-B (3rd & 4th ICTs
on Section B) along with associated ICT bays as elaborated below:

Raigarh(Kotra) Section-A
 765/400kV ICT: 1x1500MVA
 765kV ICT bay: 1 no.
 400kV ICT bay: 1 no.

Raigarh(Kotra) Section-B
 765/400kV ICT: 2x1500MVA
 765kV ICT bay: 2 nos.
 400kV ICT bay: 2 nos.

5.4.2 He also stated that the above scheme was agreed in the 8 th NCT meeting
held on 25.03.2022 to facilitate ‘N-1’ compliancy of the 765/400 kV ICTs at
Raigarh (Kotra) S/s under following 2 conditions (after bus split arrangement):

 With Raigarh – Pugalur HVDC line operating under blocked mode or

reverse mode (SR to WR) during high renewable generation in southern
region and high generation at Raigarh (Kotra) PS.
 With Raigarh – Pugalur HVDC line operating under forward mode (WR to
SR) and under low generation at either of the bus section at Raigarh PS.
5.4.3 The scheme was awarded to CTU for implementation under RTM mode to be
implemented by POWERGRID vide NCT letter dated 10.05.2022 with
schedule of 15 months from date of allocation.

5.4.4 It was further informed that subsequently, POWERGRID vide letter dated
19.05.2022 has intimated that as per site conditions, space for installation of
2nd 765/400kV ICT on Section-B is not feasible. Further, modification of bay
orientation may be required for installation of ICT on Section-A. The matter
was discussed with POWERGRID and it was decided that a committee
comprising of members from CTUIL & POWERGRID shall visit the site and
explore options to implement the scheme. The committee visited the site on
31.05.2022 & 01.06.2022 and submitted its site visit report and made the
following recommendations:
 1st ICT in Section B: ICT to be installed in Space available for Future ICT.
For connection on 765 kV side, Future Bay No. 726 to be constructed in
existing Half Dia. For connection in 400kV side, 400kV DB Power 2 Line
(along with Line side equipment) to be shifted from existing 400kV Bay No.
433 to Future Bay 444 using additional BPIs. The vacated 400kV Bay no.
433 shall be used to terminate this ICT in AIS. This arrangement requires
sufficient outage of DB POWER 2 Line for shifting in new Dia.
 1st ICT in Section A: ICT to be installed in Space available for Future ICT.
For connection on 765 kV side, the Dia consisting of Bays 710,711 & 712
to be constructed in AIS (Presently this space has been used to Terminate
the Champa-I Line in Bay 715).
 765kV Champa-1 Line shall be shifted from Bay 715 to Bay 710. For
connection of ICT on 765kV side, Bay No. 712 shall be used. For
connection of ICT in 400kV side, Future Bay 421 shall be constructed in
existing Half Dia.
 2nd ICT in Section B: ICT to be installed in Space available in the area
earmarked for Future ICT in Section A. For connection on 765kV side, 1
no. 765kV GIS Bay (consisting of 2 nos. CBs) shall be constructed
(Double Bus Double Breaker Scheme) in Bus Section-B in the space
available near 765 kV Bus Sectionalizer Area and using GIB (Gas
Insulated Bus Duct). The ICT shall be physically located in the area of
Section A and connected to Bus in Section B.
 Likewise, for connection on 400kV side also, 1 no 400kV GIS Bay
(consisting of 2 nos. CBs) shall be constructed (Double Bus Double
Breaker Scheme) in the space available near 400 kV Bus Sectionaliser
Area and using GIB (Gas Insulated Bus Duct). The ICT shall be physically
located in the area of Section A and connected to Bus in Section B.

5.4.5 To deliberate on DB Power line 2 shifting from existing 400kV Bay No. 433 to
Future Bay 444 using additional BPIs (proposed above), a meeting was held
amongst CEA, CTUIL, POSOCO, POWERGRID and DB Power on 20.07.22,
 wherein DB power expressed their apprehensions in shifting of their bay and
subsequently DB Power vide e-mail dated 26.07.2022 informed that the
above shifting is not acceptable to them.

5.4.6 In view of above, committee explored alternate arrangement for termination of

ICT bay in section-B using partly 400 kV GIB duct and balance by BPI
arrangement. In view of the above, the revised scope of the scheme as
finalized by the committee is explained as per details given below:

Raigarh (Kotra) Section-A

Original Scope Site Visit Committee Revised Scope

Recommendation
765/400kV ICT: Space available 765/400kV ICT (Sec-A:
1x1500MVA 3rd): 1x1500MVA
765kV ICT bay:  New Diameter with bay nos. 710, 765kV bay: 1 no. for
1 no. 711 & 712 to be constructed (AIS) change in termination of
in the space used for termination Champa-I line from existing
of Champa-I 765kV line in Bay bay to new bay
No. 715 (existing). &
 Champa-I 765kV line to be shifted Equipment of Existing Main
from bay no. 715 to 710 (new) bay of Champa-I line shall
 Equipment of Existing Main bay be shifted to New ICT Bay
(715) of Champa-I line shall be (ICT 3rd bay) for utilization.
shifted to New ICT Bay (ICT 3rd
bay no. 712)
 ICT to be terminated into bay no.
712
400kV ICT bay: Space available (Bay No. 421) 400kV ICT bay: 1 no.
1 no.
 Raigarh(Kotra) Section-B

Original Scope Site Visit Report Revised Scope

Recommendation
765/400kV ICT: ICT-I (3rd): 765/400kV ICTs (Sec-B: 3rd
2x1500MVA  Space Available & 4th): 2x1500MVA
ICT-II (4th):
 Space Available in area
earmarked for future ICT in the
other section (Section-A)
765kV ICT bay: ICT-I (3rd): Sec-B: 3rd ICT
2 no.  Space Available (Bay No. 726)  765kV ICT bay (AIS): 1
ICT-II (4th): no.
 Due to space constraints / non- Sec-B: 4th ICT
availability of required clearances  765kV ICT bay (GIS): 1
in Section-B, 1 no. 765kV GIS no. consisting of 2
bay (consisting of 2 breakers) to breakers [with Double bus
be constructed (Double bus double breaker scheme
double breaker scheme) in space and the ICT (4th)
near 765 kV bus sectionalizer (physically located in the
area and the ICT (physically space available near
located in section-A) to be section-A) to be
connected with the above bay connected with the above
through GIB Duct bay through GIB Duct]

400kV ICT bay: ICT-I (3rd): Sec-B: 3rd ICT

2 no.  Space Available (Bay No. 444)  400kV ICT bay (AIS): 1
 Due to constraints w.r.t. available no. (ICT shall be
clearances on 400kV side, ICT terminated into above bay
shall be terminated into above using partly 400kV GIB
bay in section-B using partly duct and balance by BPI
400kV GIB duct and balance by arrangement)
BPI arrangement

ICT-II (4th):
 Due to space constraints / non- Sec-B: 4th ICT
availability of required clearances  400 kV ICT bay (GIS): 1
in Section-B, 1 no. 400 kV GIS no. consisting of 2
bay (consisting of 2 breakers) to breakers [with Double bus
be constructed (Double bus double breaker scheme
double breaker scheme) in space and the ICT (4th)
near 400kV bus sectionalizer (physically located in the
area and the ICT (physically space available near
located in the space available section-A) to be
near section-A) to be connected connected with the above
with the above bay through GIB bay through GIB Duct]
Duct

5.4.7 Regarding present status and cost implications, representative of CTU stated
that although the scheme was to be implemented by POWERGRID as per
CTU OM dated 11.05.2022 in time-frame of 15 months (i.e. Aug’23), the same
is undergoing changes as per the site visit held on 31.05.2022 & 01.06.2022
 leading to time and cost escalation. Hence, POWERGRID has requested
approval for revised scheme with revised time-line of implementation.
Further, with above changes in the scope of work, the revised cost of the
scheme has been worked out as Rs. 381 Cr. (i.e. increment by Rs. 107 Cr.).

5.4.8 NCT approved the revised scope of work given in table above under WRES-
XXV scheme with implementation timeline as 12 months on best effort basis
from date of allocation of the scheme so that the modifications are completed
before the start of next winter season.

5.5 Modification of future space provision in "Establishment of Khavda

Pooling Station-2 (KPS2) in Khavda RE Park" scheme

5.5.1 Transmission system for establishment of KPS2 & KPS3 was deliberated in
the 5th NCT meeting held on 25.08.2021 and 02.09.2021. Ministry of Power
vide Gazette notification 5032(E) published on 06.12.2021 has appointed
RECPDCL as BPC for implementation of the subject transmission schemes
through TBCB route.

5.5.2 While preparation of Bidding Documents for the Khavda Phase-II Schemes (8
no.) for evacuation of 5 GW from Khavda RE park, the need was felt to
prepare the layout of the pooling stations & outgoing lines from Khavda RE
park based on the holistic Transmission System planned for evacuation of
total 27.7 GW RE capacity from Khavda. This was mainly on account of
limited availability of land and line corridors (RoW) due to restrictions (No-go
zones) imposed by Local Military Authority (LMA).

5.5.3 While preparing the layout of the pooling stations KPS2 & KPS 3, keeping in
view the present as well as future requirements, the following changes in the
space requirement (for future expansion) at KPS2 was felt necessary:
a) 765 kV line bays (future): 10 nos. instead of 8 nos envisaged earlier.
b) 400 kV line bays (future): 12 nos. instead of 10 nos envisaged earlier.
c) Space for proposed 8000 MW HVDC System as well as BESS

5.5.4 Accordingly, in view of the above changes in space for future provisions at
KPS2, the changes in scope of KPS2 are given as under:
Establishment of Khavda Pooling Station-2 (KPS2) in Khavda RE Park:
S.No Scope of the Transmission Scope of the Transmission
Scheme (Original) Scheme (Revised)
1. Establishment of 765/400 kV, Establishment of 765/400 kV,
4x1500MVA, KPS2 (GIS) with 4x1500MVA, KPS2 (GIS) with
2x330 MVAR 765 kV bus reactor 2x330 MVAR 765 kV bus reactor
and 2x125 MVAR 400 kV bus and 2x125 MVAR 400 kV bus
reactor. reactor.
 S.No Scope of the Transmission Scope of the Transmission
Scheme (Original) Scheme (Revised)
Adequate space for future Adequate space for future
expansion of 5x1500 MVA 765/400 expansion of 5x1500 MVA 765/400
kV ICT’s kV ICT’s

Bus sectionalizer at 765kV & Bus sectionalizer at 765kV &

400kV. 400kV.
On each bus section, there shall be On each bus section, there shall be
2x1500MVA 765/400kV ICTs, 2x1500MVA 765/400kV ICTs,
1x330MVAr, 765 kV & 1x125MVAr 1x330MVAr, 765 kV & 1x125MVAr
420kV bus reactor with space for 420kV bus reactor with space for
future expansion. future expansion.

Bus sectionalizer at 765 kV level Bus sectionalizer at 765 kV level

shall normally be closed and bus shall normally be closed and bus
sectionalizer at 400 kV level shall sectionalizer at 400 kV level shall
normally be open normally be open

Future provisions: Future provisions:

Space for Space for
765/400 kV ICTs along with bays: 765/400 kV ICTs along with bays:
5 nos. 5 nos.
765kV line bay with switchable 765kV line bay with switchable
line reactor: 8 nos. line reactor: 10 nos.
400kV line bay with switchable 400kV line bay with switchable
line reactor: 10 nos. line reactor: 12 nos.
To take care of any drawal needs 8000MW, ±800kV HVDC
of area in Converter station (LCC)
future: To take care of any drawal needs
400/220 kV ICT: 2 nos. of area in future:
220 kV line bays: 4 nos. 400/220 kV ICT: 2 nos.
220 kV line bays: 4 nos.
2. LILO of one ckt. of KPS1- Bhuj PS LILO of one ckt. of KPS1- Bhuj PS
765 kV D/c line at KPS2 765 kV D/c line at KPS2

5.5.5 Chairperson, CEA, enquired about the present status of the original scheme
and the need to incorporate the space for future HVDC Converter station in
the scope of works of the present scheme.

5.5.6 CEA & CTU stated that on account of limited land availability for Khavda
Pooling Station 2, the layout of the KPS-2 S/s depicting the orientation of the
HVDC, 765 kV & 400 kV switchyards have to be furnished alongwith the
bidding documents. To avoid any space constraints in future, the tentative
alignment of the incoming 400 kV lines of the developers and outgoing 765
KV ISTS lines from KPS-2 has also to be clearly marked in the layout. For
optimum development of Khavda Pooling Station -2 (KPS-2) keeping in view
present as well as future requirements, it is necessary to incorporate the
space for future HVDC converter station in the scope of the scheme under
bidding.
5.5.7 Chairperson, CEA, stated that as the Transmission scheme for Establishment
of Khavda PS-2 has already been notified by MoP and any change in the
scope of works would require amendment in the Gazette Notification done by
MoP. Accordingly, the scope of works needs to be finalised in a prudent
manner, so as to avoid such cases in future.

5.5.8 After detailed deliberations, NCT approved the changes in the future provision
to be kept at Khavda Pooling Station-2, on account of urgency to complete the
bidding process for the “Transmission Scheme for Establishment of KPS-2”.

5.6 Modification of future space provision in Transmission system for

evacuation of power from Chhatarpur SEZ (1500MW) scheme

5.6.1 In view of the direction of MoP, for more space provisions in new ISTS
substations (for evacuation of power from potential RE Zones / for meeting
drawl requirements of STUs, etc), space provision at Chhatarpur PS, being
established under “Transmission system for evacuation of power from
Chhatarpur SEZ (1500MW)” (currently under bidding), was reviewed and
revised space provision is given below:

Transmission system for evacuation of power from Chhatarpur SEZ

(1500 MW)
Sl. Scope of the Transmission Scope of the Transmission
No. Scheme (Original) Scheme (Revised)
1. (i) Establishment of (i) Establishment of 3x500MVA,
3x500MVA, 400/220 kV Pooling 400/220 kV Pooling Station at
Station at Chhatarpur Chhatarpur
(ii) 1x125 MVAR, 420 kV bus (ii) 1x125 MVAR, 420 kV bus
reactor at Chhatarpur PS reactor at Chhatarpur PS
(iii) 5 nos. 220kV line bays for
(iii) nos. 220kV line bays for solar
solar park interconnection
park interconnection
*out of Satna – Bina 2xD/c lines,
one circuit of 2nd D/c line has been *out of Satna – Bina 2xD/c lines,
LILOed at Sagar (MPPTCL) one circuit of 2nd D/c line has been
substation. The proposed LILO is LILOed at Sagar (MPPTCL)
to be made on the other (1st) D/c substation. The proposed LILO is to
line between Satna & Bina be made on the other (1st) D/c line
Future provisions: Space to between Satna & Bina
accommodate:
 400/220 kV, 500 MVA ICT Future provisions: Space to
along with associated bays -1 accommodate:
 4 nos. of 220kV line bays 400/220 kV, 500 MVA ICT along
with associated bays -5
 Sectionaliser arrangement
400 kV line bays: 6 nos.
3x125MVAr Bus Reactor with
bay
 13 nos. of 220kV line bays
 Sectionaliser arrangement at
 Sl. Scope of the Transmission Scope of the Transmission
No. Scheme (Original) Scheme (Revised)
220kV (2 Sets) & 400kV (1 Set)
levels

2. LILO of Satna – Bina 400kV (1st) LILO of Satna – Bina 400kV (1st)
D/c line at Chhatarpur PS D/c line at Chhatarpur PS

Note: As per the MoP Gazette, scheme implementation is to be taken only

after grant of LTA. In this respect, it may be noted that Generation Projects
are yet to be identified at Chhatarpur PS.

5.6.2 As it is not possible for NTPC to construct dedicated transmission line upto
the planned Chhatarpur PS on account of the transmission line passing
through Panna Tiger Reserve, it was informed that two separate pooling
stations are being planned for pooling of RE power of RUMS and NTPC.
Hence, additional future provisions at Chhatarpur PS may not be required.

5.6.3 CTUIL was directed to examine the requirement of future provisions in view of
the above and it was decided that the matter shall be deliberated again in the
next meeting.

5.13 Transmission System for Evacuation of Power from RE Projects in

Rajgarh (2500 MW) SEZ in Madhya Pradesh

5.13.1 Transmission system for evacuation of Power from RE Projects in Rajgarh

(2500 MW) SEZ in Madhya Pradesh was agreed in the 4th meeting of NCT
held on 20.01.2021 & 28.01.2021 for implementation in two phases as two
different Transmission packages: Phase-I (1500MW) & Phase-II (1000MW).

5.13.2 Ministry of Power, vide Gazette notification dated 24.01.2020 had appointed
REC as the Bid Process Coordinator (BPC) for selection of Bidder as
Transmission Service Provider (TSP) to establish the subject transmission
scheme through Tariff Based Competitive Bidding (TBCB) process.
Subsequently, MoP vide gazette notification dated 19.07.2021 had modified
the scope of the subject transmission scheme after examining the
recommendations of the 4th NCT meeting and renotified the scope to be taken
up under Phase-I i.e. “Transmission system for evacuation of power from RE
projects in Rajgarh (1500 MW) SEZ in Madhya Pradesh under Phase-I.”

5.13.3 Phase-I of the scheme is under implementation by M/s GR Infraprojects Ltd.

with SCOD of 30.11.2023.

5.13.4 SECI vide letter dated 23.06.2022 had requested to initiate the development
of several Pooling Stations including Rajgarh Phase-II (1000 MW),
irrespective of the receipt of connectivity applications. Rajgarh Phase II
Scheme as per 4th NCT meeting is given below:
 Sl. No. Scope of the Transmission Scheme Capacity/km.
1. Augmentation of 400/220 kV, 2x500 400/220 kV, 500 MVA ICT – 2
MVA ICT (4th & 5th) at Pachora PS 400 kV ICT bays – 2
(Rajgarh) 220 kV ICT bays – 2
400 kV line bays – 2
220 kV line bays – 4
(to be taken up as per
Connectivity/LTA
applications received)
2. Pachora – Shujalpur 400kV D/c line Length – 80 km
(Quad/HTLS) (with minimum capacity
of 2100MVA/ckt at nominal voltage)
3. 2 no. of 400 kV line bays at Shujalpur 400kV line bays – 2
for Pachora – Shujalpur 400kV D/c line
(Quad/HTLS) (with minimum capacity
of 2100MVA/ckt at nominal voltage)
Note:
(i) Powergrid to provide space for 2 no. of 400 kV line bays at Shujalpur for
termination of Rajgarh SEZ PP – Shujalpur 400 kV D/c line.
(ii) Phase-II scheme to be taken up only after grant of Connectivity/LTA
applications beyond 1500 MW at Pachora P.S.
(ii) The schedule of implementation of Phase-II of the scheme would be
matching with schedule of RE developers or 18 months from the date of
transfer of SPV whichever is later.

5.13.5 Earlier, the Phase-II of the scheme had been agreed to be taken up only after
grant of Connectivity beyond 1500 MW at Pachora PS. However, based on
request of SECI to expedite the Phase-II of the scheme irrespective of
connectivity applications, the matter needs to be deliberated.

5.13.6 Further, to provide clarity regarding the conductor configuration of Pachora –

Shujalpur 400kV D/c line as well as bus sectionalization which shall be
required at 220kV level, the revised scope is given below (changes marked in
bold):
Sl. Scope of the Transmission Capacity/km.
No. Scheme
1. 400/220 kV, 2x500 MVA ICT 400/220 kV, 500 MVA ICT – 2
augmentation at Pachora PS 400 kV ICT bays – 2
220 kV ICT bays – 2
400 kV line bays – 2
220 kV line bays – 4
(to be taken up as per
Connectivity/LTA
applications received)
 Sl. Scope of the Transmission Capacity/km.
No. Scheme
220kV Bus Sectionaliser – 1 set
220kV TBC bay – 1 no.
220kV BC bay – 1 no.
2. Pachora – Shujalpur 400kV D/c line Length – 80 km
(Quad ACSR/AAAC/AL59 Moose
equivalent)
3. 2 no. of 400 kV line bays at 400kV line bays – 2
Shujalpur for Pachora – Shujalpur
400kV D/c line (Quad
ACSR/AAAC/AL59 Moose
equivalent)
Note:
(i) Powergrid to provide space for 2 no. of 400 kV line bays at Shujalpur for
termination of Rajgarh SEZ PP – Shujalpur 400 kV D/c line.
(ii) Phase-II scheme to be taken up only after grant of Connectivity/LTA
applications beyond 1500 MW at Pachora P.S.
(ii) The schedule of implementation of Phase-II of the scheme would be
matching with schedule of RE developers or 18 months from the date of transfer
of SPV whichever is later.

5.13.7 It was informed that MPPTCL has requested to review the above scheme in
view of overloading of Shujalpur 400/220kV ICTs and downstream system.

5.13.8 After deliberations, it was decided that the scheme would be reviewed in the
next NCT meeting based on visibility of RE generation as well as outcome of
studies to be carried out in coordination with MPPTCL.

5.14 Resumption of bidding process of transmission schemes at Bidar and

Ananthapuram

5.14.1 SECI vide the letter dated 23.06.2022 had requested to initiate the
development of Pooling Stations simultaneously at different locations
including Anantapur and Bidar for integration of RE. The transmission system
at Ananthpur and Bidar was to be implemented through TBCB route for which
bidding had been initiated but were subsequently put on hold because of
uncertainty in development of RE generation projects.

5.14.2 A meeting was held in CEA on 01.08.2022 in which it was agreed that 1000
MVA capacity each at Bidar and Ananthpur could be taken up in first phase
and further capacity would be taken up based on the visibility of RE
generators. In the meeting, CTUIL had informed that they have not received
any connectivity applications at Anantapur and Bidar.
5.14.3 In view of above, the following needed to be deliberated:
 Taking up the transmission schemes without any connectivity applications
 Phasing of the schemes i.e. (i) whether bidding for Phase I & phase II of
each scheme would be done simultaneously with time gap in CoD of the
phases or (ii) taking up bidding of Phase I & phase II of each scheme in
different time frames needs to be deliberated.

5.14.4 After deliberations, it was decided that the scheme would be reviewed in the
next NCT meeting based on visibility of RE generators.

6 Supply and Installation of OPGW on existing main lines which are to be

LILOed under various transmission schemes.

6.1 CTU stated that some existing transmission lines have been agreed to be
LILOed under various transmission schemes. The OPGW on the LILO portion
is being implemented by the TSP implementing the LILO portion. However, the
main existing lines do not have OPGW and hence the communication of the
LILO stations to the respective RLDC cannot be established. Respective RPCs
have given their consent for the installation of OPWG.

6.2 The transmission lines which are to be provided with OPGW alongwith
necessary accessories and FOTE are mentioned as under.
Western Region
 400kV Bachau (PG) – EPGL line (221 km) [to be LILOed at Kallam]
 400kV Satna – Bina (1st) D/c line (276 km) [to be LILOed at Chatarpur]
 400kV Kakrapar - Vapi D/c line (116 km) [to be LILOed at Vapi-II]

Estimated Cost Rs. 31 Crore (approx.)

Northern Region
 765kV S/c Jaipur (Phagi) (RVPNL) – Gwalior line (312 km) (Ckt-1 is
proposed) (to be LILOed at Dausa)
 400kV D/c Agra – Jaipur (South) (PG) line (254 km) (to be LILOed at
Dausa)

Estimated Cost Rs. 28.5 Crore (approx.)

6.3 After detailed deliberations, NCT approved the installation of OPGW (alonwith
necessary accessories and FOTE) on the above lines which are to be LILOed
under various transmission schemes, under RTM mode to owner of the lines
viz. POWERGRID, matching with the timeframe of the respective LILOs.

7 Evaluation of functioning of National Grid.

Due to paucity of time, the agenda could not be discussed.
8 Comprehensive presentation by CTU apprising NCT of measures taken for
ensuring development of an efficient, co-ordinated and economical ISTS
for smooth flow of electricity.
Due to paucity of time, the agenda could not be discussed.

9 Five-year rolling plan for ISTS capacity addition.

Due to paucity of time, the agenda could not be discussed.

Meeting ended with thanks to chair.

 Summary of the deliberations of the 09th NCT meeting held on 28.09.2022.

1. ISTS Transmission schemes, costing upto Rs 100 Crore, noted by NCT: No

information in this regard received from CTUIL.
2. ISTS Transmission schemes, costing between Rs 100 Crore to Rs 500 Crore,
approved by NCT:
2.1 The transmission schemes approved by NCT under RTM is given below:
Sl. No. Name of Transmission Impleme Implement Allocated Estimated
Scheme ntation ation to Cost
Mode timeframe (Rs. Crs)
1. Augmentation of ISTS for RTM Given in CTUIL 117.05
interconnection of HVPNL detailed
transmission schemes scope
2. Scheme to relieve high RTM 12 months CTUIL 288.9
loading of WR-NR Inter for
Regional Corridor (400 kV bypassing
Bhinmal-Zerda line) and 18
months for
reconduct
oring (Best
effort to be
made for
completing
reconduct
oring
works in
15
months)
from date
of
allocation
3. Eastern Region RTM 36 months CTUIL 422.23
Expansion Scheme-XXIX from date
(ERES-XXIX) of
allocation
4. Augmentation of RTM 18 months CTUIL 156.89
transformation capacity at from date
Kallam PS by 2x500 of
MVA, 400/220 kV ICTs allocation
(3rd & 4th) along with 220
kV bays for RE
interconnection
 Sl. No. Name of Transmission Impleme Implement Allocated Estimated
Scheme ntation ation to Cost
Mode timeframe (Rs. Crs)
5. Transmission system for RTM As CTUIL 368
evacuation of power from mentioned
Rajasthan REZ Ph-IV in para
(Part-1) (Bikaner 4.5.6
Complex)-Part-E
6. Supply and Installation of RTM Matching CTUIL 59.5
OPGW on existing main with the
lines which are to be timeframe
LILOed under various
of the
transmission schemes.
respective
LILOs.

2.2 The transmission schemes approved by NCT under TBCB is given below:
Sl. No. Name of Transmission Impleme Implement Allocated Estimated Survey
Scheme ntation ation to Cost Agency
Mode timeframe (Rs. Crs)
1. North Eastern Region TBCB 30 months RECPDC 289 CTUIL
Expansion Scheme-XVI L
(NERES-XVI)

3. The broad scope of above ISTS scheme, approved by NCT for implementation
through TBCB route to be notified in Gazette of India is as given below:
Sl. Name of Scheme & Broad Scope Bid
No. Implementation Process
timeframe Coordinator
1. North Eastern Region i. Establishment of New Gogamukh RECPDCL
Expansion Scheme-XVI 400/220/132 kV substation
(NERES-XVI) ii. Extension works at Gerukamukh
Implementation (Arunachal Pradesh) 132 kV S/s
Timeframe: 30 iii. Gogamukh (ISTS) – Gerukamukh
months from transfer (Arunachal Pradesh) 132 kV D/c
of SPV (Zebra) line
iv. LILO of one D/c (ckt-1 & ckt-2 of
line-1) of Lower Subansiri –
Biswanath Chariali 400kV (Twin
Lapwing) 2xD/c lines at
Gogamukh S/s
v. Associated bays and reactors
 (Detailed scope as approved by
9th NCT and subsequent
amendments thereof)

4. ISTS Transmission schemes, costing greater than Rs 500 Crore recommended

by NCT to MoP:
4.1 The ISTS transmission schemes recommended by NCT to MoP are given
below:
Sl. Transmission Scheme Implementa Implementati Survey Estimated
No. tion Mode on timeframe Agency Cost
(Rs. Crs)
1. Transmission system TBCB 24 Months CTUIL 4741
for evacuation of
power from Rajasthan
REZ Ph-IV
(Part-1: Bikaner
Complex)-Part-A
2. Transmission system TBCB 24 Months PFCCL 1876
for evacuation of
power from Rajasthan
REZ Ph-IV
(Part-1: Bikaner
Complex) Part-B
3. Transmission system TBCB 24 Months PFCCL 3204
for evacuation of
power from Rajasthan
REZ Ph-IV
(Part-1: Bikaner
Complex) Part-C
4. Transmission system TBCB 24 Months PFCCL 3271
for evacuation of
power from Rajasthan
REZ Ph-IV
(Part-1: Bikaner
Complex) Part-D
5. Transmission system TBCB 42 months RECPD 12,700
for evacuation of CL
power from REZ in
Rajasthan (20GW)
under Phase-III: Part I
4.2 The broad scope of ISTS schemes recommended by NCT to MoP for
implementation through TBCB mode, to be notified in Gazette of India is as
given below:
Sl. Name of Scheme & Broad Scope Bid
No. Implementation timeframe Process
Coordinator
1. Transmission system for (i) Establishment of 765/400/220 To be
evacuation of power from kV Bikaner-III Pooling Station decided by
Rajasthan REZ Ph-IV (ii) LILO of both ckts of 400kV MoP
Bikaner (PG)-Bikaner-II D/c
(Part-1) (Bikaner
line (Quad) at Bikaner-III PS
Complex)- Part-A (iii) Bikaner-II PS – Bikaner-III PS
400 kV D/c line (Quad)
(iv) Bikaner-III - Neemrana-II 765
Implementation kV D/c line
Timeframe: 24 months (v) Associated bays and reactors

(Detailed scope as approved by

9th NCT and subsequent
amendments thereof)

2. Transmission system for 1. Establishment of 765/400 kV To be

evacuation of power from Neemrana-II S/s decided by
Rajasthan REZ Ph-IV 2. Neemrana-II -Kotputli 400 kV MoP
(Part-1) (Bikaner D/c line (Quad)
Complex)- Part-B
3. LILO of both ckts of 400 kV
Implementation
Gurgaon (PG) - Sohna Road
Timeframe: 24 months
(GPTL) D/c line (Quad) at
Neemrana-II S/s
4. Associated bays and reactors
(Detailed scope as approved by
9th NCT and subsequent
amendments thereof)

3. Transmission system for 1. Bikaner-III - Neemrana-II 765 To be

evacuation of power from kV D/c line (2nd) decided by
Rajasthan REZ Ph-IV 2. Associated bays and reactors MoP
(Part-1) (Bikaner
Complex)- Part-C (Detailed scope as approved by
9th NCT and subsequent
Implementation amendments thereof)
Timeframe: 24 months
4. Transmission system for 1. Neemrana-II- Bareilly (PG) To be
Sl. Name of Scheme & Broad Scope Bid
No. Implementation timeframe Process
Coordinator
evacuation of power from 765 kV D/c line decided by
Rajasthan REZ Ph-IV 2. Associated bays and reactors MoP
(Part-1) (Bikaner
Complex)- Part-D (Detailed scope as approved by
9th NCT and subsequent
Implementation amendments thereof)
Timeframe: 24 months
5. Transmission system for 1. Establishment of 6000MW, To be
evacuation of power from ±800 kV Bhadla (HVDC) decided by
REZ in Rajasthan (20GW) terminal station [LCC] (4x1500 MoP
under Phase-III: Part I MW) at a suitable location near
Implementation Bhadla-3 substation.
Timeframe: 42 months 2. Establishment of 6000 MW,
±800 kV Fatehpur (HVDC)
terminal station [LCC] (4x1500
MW) at suitable location near
Fatehpur (UP).
3. Bhadla-3 – Bhadla (HVDC)
400 kV 2xD/c line
4. ±800 kV HVDC line (Hexa
lapwing) between Bhadla-3 &
Fatehpur (with Dedicated
Metallic Return)
5. Establishment of 5x1500 MVA,
765/400 kV ICTs at Fatehpur
(HVDC).
6. Associated bays and reactors
(Detailed scope as approved by
9th NCT and subsequent
amendments thereof)

5. Modification in the scope of works of Transmission Scheme awarded through

RTM by 8th NCT.
5.1 The modified scope of works for Western Region Expansion Scheme-XXV
(WRES-XXV) scheme on account of space constraints at Raigarh (Kotra) S/s:
Raigarh (Kotra) Section-A
Original Scope Revised Scope
765/400kV ICT: 1x1500MVA 765/400 kV ICT (Sec-A: 3rd): 1x1500
MVA
 Original Scope Revised Scope
765kV ICT bay: 1 no. 765 kV bay: 1 no. for change in
termination of Champa-I line from
existing bay to new bay &
Equipment of Existing Main bay of
Champa-I line shall be shifted to New
ICT Bay (ICT 3rd bay) for utilization.
400kV ICT bay: 1 no. 400 kV ICT bay: 1 no.

Raigarh(Kotra) Section-B
Original Scope Revised Scope
765/400kV ICT: 2x1500MVA 765/400kV ICTs (Sec-B: 3rd & 4th): 2x1500MVA
765kV ICT bay: 2 no. Sec-B: 3rd ICT
 765kV ICT bay (AIS): 1 no.
Sec-B: 4th ICT
 765kV ICT bay (GIS): 1 no. consisting of 2
breakers [with Double bus double breaker
scheme and the ICT (4th) (physically located in
the space available near section-A) to be
connected with the above bay through GIB Duct]
400kV ICT bay: 2 no. Sec-B: 3rd ICT
 400kV ICT bay (AIS): 1 no. (ICT shall be
terminated into above bay using partly 400kV
GIB duct and balance by BPI arrangement)

Sec-B: 4th ICT

 400kV ICT bay (GIS): 1 no. consisting of 2
breakers [with Double bus double breaker
scheme and the ICT (4th) (physically located in
the space available near section-A) to be
connected with the above bay through GIB Duct]

5.2 The revised cost of Western Region Expansion Scheme-XXV (WRES-XXV)

scheme is Rs. 381 Crs.
6. Modification in the scope of works of Transmission Scheme presently under
bidding (recommended in 5th NCT meeting).
6.1 Ministry of Power vide Gazette notification 5032(E) published on 06.12.2021 had
appointed RECPDCL as BPC for implementation of the transmission scheme
“Establishment of Khavda Pooling Station-2 (KPS-2) in Khavda RE Park”
through TBCB route. Space for future provisions at KPS2 needs to be kept.
Accordingly, the changes in scope of KPS2 are given as under:
Establishment of Khavda Pooling Station-2 (KPS2) in Khavda RE Park
Sl. No. Scope of the Transmission Scope of the Transmission
Scheme (Original) Scheme (Revised)
1. Establishment of 765/400 kV, Establishment of 765/400 kV,
4x1500MVA, KPS2 (GIS) with 4x1500MVA, KPS2 (GIS) with
2x330 MVAR 765 kV bus reactor 2x330 MVAR 765 kV bus reactor
and 2x125 MVAR 400 kV bus and 2x125 MVAR 400 kV bus
 Sl. No. Scope of the Transmission Scope of the Transmission
Scheme (Original) Scheme (Revised)
reactor. reactor.

Adequate space for future Adequate space for future

expansion of 5x1500 MVA 765/400 expansion of 5x1500 MVA 765/400
kV ICT’s kV ICT’s

Bus sectionalizer at 765kV & Bus sectionalizer at 765kV &

400kV. 400kV.
On each bus section, there shall be On each bus section, there shall be
2x1500MVA 765/400kV ICTs, 2x1500MVA 765/400kV ICTs,
1x330MVAr, 765 kV & 1x125MVAr 1x330MVAr, 765 kV & 1x125MVAr
420kV bus reactor with space for 420kV bus reactor with space for
future expansion. future expansion.

Bus sectionalizer at 765 kV level Bus sectionalizer at 765 kV level

shall normally be closed and bus shall normally be closed and bus
sectionalizer at 400 kV level shall sectionalizer at 400 kV level shall
normally be open normally be open

Future provisions: Future provisions:

Space for Space for
765/400 kV ICTs along with bays: 765/400 kV ICTs along with bays:
5 nos. 5 nos.
765kV line bay with switchable 765kV line bay with switchable
line reactor: 8 nos. line reactor: 10 nos.
400kV line bay with switchable 400kV line bay with switchable
line reactor: 10 nos. line reactor: 12 nos.
To take care of any drawal needs 8000MW, ±800kV HVDC
of area in Converter station (LCC)
future: To take care of any drawal needs
400/220 kV ICT: 2 nos. of area in future:
220 kV line bays: 4 nos. 400/220 kV ICT: 2 nos.
220 kV line bays: 4 nos.
2. LILO of one ckt. Of KPS1- Bhuj LILO of one ckt. Of KPS1- Bhuj PS
PS 765 kV D/c line at KPS2 765 kV D/c line at KPS2

6.2 ‘Transmission system for evacuation of power from REZ in Rajasthan (20 GW)
Phase –III’ were approved in the 5th NCT meeting. The same was notified by
MoP for implementation vide Gazette notification dated 06.12.2021. The
transmission schemes are presently under bidding. In regard to the following
schemes, some modifications are necessary on account of increase in actual
line length (after detailed survey) and incorporation of future provisions as
detailed below:
Sl. No. Scheme Scope As approved in Modification/
5th NCT Additional
provision
1. Transmission Fatehgarh-III PS -
 400 kV, 50 MVAr  400 kV, 63 MVAr
system for Bhadla-III PS 400kV D/c
evacuation of line (Quad) Switchable line Switchable line
power from reactor – 4 nos. reactor – 4 nos.
REZ in
 Switching  Switching
Rajasthan
(20GW) under equipment for 400 equipment for 400
Phase-III Part kV 50 MVAR kV 63 MVAR
A3 switchable line switchable line
reactor – 4 nos. reactor – 4 nos.

2. Transmission Fatehgarh-II PS –
 400 kV, 50 MVAr  400 kV, 63 MVAr
system for Bhadla-III PS 400kV D/c
evacuation of line (Quad) Switchable line Switchable line
power from reactor – 4 nos. reactor – 4 nos.
REZ in
 Switching  Switching
Rajasthan
(20GW) equipment for 400 equipment for 400
under Phase-III kV 50 MVAR kV 63 MVAR
Part B1 switchable line switchable line
reactor – 4 nos. reactor – 4 nos.
3. Transmission Establishment of -- Future provision to
system for 2x1500 MVA765/400kV be included:
evacuation of & 2x500 MVA 400/220 Space provision for
power from kV STATCOM (±
REZ in pooling station at 2x300MVAr, 4x125
Rajasthan Ramgarh along MVAr MSC, 2x125
(20GW) with2x240 MVAr MVAr MSR) at
under Phase-III (765kV) Bus Reactor & Ramgarh S/s
Part C1 2x125 MVAr (420kV)
Bus reactor
 Annex-I
th
List of participants of the 9 meeting of NCT

CEA:
1. Sh. Ghanshyam Prasad, Chairperson, CEA & Chairman, NCT
2. Sh. Ajay Talegaonkar, Member (E&C)
3. Sh. Ravinder Gupta, Chief Engineer (PSPA-II)
4. Sh. Ishan Sharan, Chief Engineer (PSPA-I)
5. Sh. B.S. Bairwa, Director (PSPA-II)
6. Smt. Manjari Chaturvedi, Director (PSPA-I)
7. Sh. Subhro Paul, Director (F&CA)
8. Sh. J. Ganeswara Rao, Deputy Director (PSPA-I)
9. Ms. Priyam Shrivastava, Deputy Director (PSPA-I)
10. Sh. Suyash Ayush Verma, Deputy Director (PSPA-II)
11. Sh. Deepanshu Rastogi, Deputy Director (PSPA-II)
12. Sh. Manish Maurya, Assistant Director (PSPA-II)

MoP:
1. Sh. Goutam Ghosh, Director (Trans.)

MNRE:
1. Sh. Dilip Nigam, Adviser

NITI Aayog:
1. Sh. Manoj Kumar Upadhyay, Deputy Adviser

CTUIL:
1. Sh. Ashok Pal, Deputy COO
2. Sh. Jasbir Singh, CGM
3. Sh. P.S. Das, Sr.GM
4. Sh. Kashish Bhambhani, GM
5. Sh. Anil Kumar Meena, Sr. DGM
6. Sh. Sandeep Kumawat, CM

POSOCO:
1. Sh. S.R. Narasimhan, CMD
2. Sh. Surajit Banerjee, CGM
3. Sh. Vivek Pandey, GM
4. Sh. Priyam Jain, Manager
5. Sh. Prabhankar Porwal, Dy Manager

Expert Member:
1. Dr. R. Saha
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