NTPC to initiate process of identifying consultant for 4,000 MW project in AP

NTPC is all set to initiate the process of identifying a consultant for the proposed 4,000 MW (4 x 1,000 MW) ultra mega thermal power project at Pudimadaka near Visakhapatnam in Andhra Pradesh (AP). In this regard, the company has invited consultancy packages for detailed pre-award and post-award engineering activities for the project, which recently received a boost with the Union Power Ministry backing it as a part of the ‘Power For All Scheme’ in Andhra Pradesh. Earlier, the company had inked a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with the Andhra Pradesh Government to set up the power plant at an estimated outlay of Rs 20,000 crore after securing fuel linkages. NTPC is the largest power generating company in the country. It has also diversified into hydro power, coal mining, power equipment manufacturing, oil & gas exploration, power trading & distribution.