September 07, 2008

Mundra to become largest power hub in India

It is reported that Mundra is all set to be India's next big power hub and in a decade, Mundra may boast of having India's largest power capacity ever.

Mundra’s barren land will soon be the home to Adani Power Plant and TATA Power too is setting up an ultra mega power project of 4,000 MW. It is the first time ever that two mega power projects are being set up in a single location. But it's may not be just two projects that Mundra is seeking to house, another 10 could well be on their way.

Mr Gautam Adani chairman of Adani Group said that "Mundra as a site in 5 to 10 years will be a power hub. We envisage that basically 12,000 MW to 14000 MW capacity will be established there."

The reason behind Mundra selected for the purpose is for its port connectivity which makes importing coal economical. It also has a huge barren land bank that can be easily accessed. And last but not the least its proximity to the sea which gives power plants sufficient water resources. All this is only once the Planning Commission gives these projects its nod of approval.