State's first gas-based power plant to be inaugurated in July

Bengaluru, NT Bureau: Kar nataka's first gas-based 370 MW capacity Yelahanka Combined Cycle Power Plant is set to be commissioned in the second week of July near Yelahanka.

This addition to Karnataka's energy infrastructure marks a major step in the state's power generation capabilities. During a progress review meeting chaired by Energy Minister KJ George at Belaku Bhavana on Wednesday, it was confirmed that CM Siddaramaiah would inaugurate the plant.

Established by KPCL, the plant will generate 236.825 MW through a gas turbine generator and 133.225 MW through a steam turbine generator, totalling 370.05 MW. The combined cycle pilot production process has already been completed.

Energy Minister KJ George highlighted the project's importance: "This is important for our government and KPCL. It is a matter of pride that a government organisation produces gas-based electricity for the first time in the state. All preparatory work must be completed swiftly to ensure the inauguration in the second week of July."

Reflecting on the project's history, Energy Minister George added, "In 2016, Chief Minister Siddaramaiah laid the foundation stone for the Yelahanka Combined Cycle Power Plant. Now, with all work completed, he will inaugurate it, demonstrating our government's commitment to power generation. His vision and leadership have been instrumental in bringing this project to fruition."

Senior officials, including Gaurav Gupta, Additional Chief Secretary of the Energy Department, KPTCL Managing Director Pankaj Kumar Pandey, R. Nagaraj, Finance Director of KPCL, Technical Director CM Diwakar, and other key stakeholders, all of whom have played a crucial role in this initiative, participated in the meeting.