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ASSAM ELECTRICITY REGULATORY COMMISSION
(AERC)
BUSINESS PLAN ORDER FOR THE CONTROL PERIOD
FROM FY 2016-17 TO FY 2018-19
Assam Electricity Grid Corporation Limited (AEGCL)
Petition No. 09/2016
ASSAM ELECTRICITY REGULATORY COMMISSION
A.S.E.B. Campus, Dwarandhar,
G. S. Road, Sixth Mile, Guwahati - 781 022
Website: www.aerc.gov.in Email: aerc_ghy@hotmail.com
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CONTENTS
1 INTRODUCTION 10
1.1 CONSTITUTION OF THE COMMISSION AND TARIFF RELATED FUNCTIONS 10
1.2 MULTI YEAR TARIFF REGULATIONS, 2015 10
1.3 NEED FOR BUSINESS PLAN 11
1.4 ASSAM ELECTRICITY GRID CORPORATION LIMITED 12
1.5 BUSINESS PLAN PETITION AND REGULATORY PROCEEDINGS 12
2 SUMMARY OF BUSINESS PLAN PETITION 15
2.1 OVERVIEW OF AEGCL 15
2.2 PEAK DEMAND & PEAK SUPPLY 15
2.3 CAPITAL INVESTMENT PLAN 16
2.4 TRANSMISSION LOSS 29
2.5 TRANSMISSION AVAILABILITY 29
3 APPROVAL OF BUSINESS PLAN 30
3.1 KEY REQUIREMENTS OF BUSINESS PLAN 30
3.2 APPROVAL OF CAPITAL INVESTMENT PLAN 31
3.3 TRANSMISSION LOSS 54
3.4 TRANSMISSION AVAILABILITY 54
3.5 AGGREGATE REVENUE REQUIREMENT 55
4 DIRECTIVES 56
ANNEXURE 1 – MINUTES OF THE 20TH MEETING OF STATE ADVISORY COMMITTEE 58
ANNEXURE 2 - THE LIST OF SCHEMES ALONG WITH DETAILS OF CAPITAL EXPENDITURE AND FUNDING PATTERN
PROVISIONALLY APPROVED BY THE COMMISSION 68
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LIST OF TABLES
Table 2-1: Transmission Assets of AEGCL ......................................................................... 15
Table 2-2: Energy Requirement and Peak demand for Control Period ................................ 15
Table 2-3: Capital Investment for Strengthening and Augmentation of existing network as
submitted by AEGCL (Rs. Crore) ........................................................................................ 18
Table 2-4: Capital Investment for Expansion of Transmission Network as submitted by
AEGCL (Rs. Crore) ............................................................................................................. 19
Table 2-5: Capital Investment for Evacuation of power as submitted by AEGCL (Rs. Crore)
........................................................................................................................................... 20
Table 2-6: Capital Investment for IT applications as submitted by AEGCL (Rs. Crore) ........ 22
Table 2-7: Capital Investment for Reduction of Transmission Losses as submitted by AEGCL
(Rs. Crore) .......................................................................................................................... 22
Table 2-8: Capital Investment for System Reliability and Efficiency Improvement as
submitted by AEGCL (Rs. Crore) ........................................................................................ 23
Table 2-9: Capital Investment for Metering Plan as submitted by AEGCL (Rs. Crore)......... 24
Table 2-10: Capital Investment for Network Expansion as submitted by AEGCL (Rs. Crore)
........................................................................................................................................... 25
Table 2-11: Summary of Capital Investment for Control Period as submitted by AEGCL (Rs.
Crore) ................................................................................................................................. 26
Table 2-12: Increase in Capacity Addition and Network Addition ........................................ 27
Table 2-13: Summary of Funding of Capital Investment for Control Period as submitted by
AEGCL (Rs. Crore) ............................................................................................................. 28
Table 2-14: Transmission Loss for Control Period as submitted by AEGCL ........................ 29
Table 2-15: Transmission Availability for Control Period as submitted by AEGCL ............... 29
Table 3-1: Capital Investment and its funding for Strengthening and Augmentation of
Existing Network as provisionally approved by the Commission (Rs. Crore) ....................... 36
Table 3-2: Capitalisation and funding of capitalised works for Strengthening and
Augmentation of Existing Network as provisionally approved by the Commission (Rs. Crore)
........................................................................................................................................... 37
Table 3-3: Capital Investment and its funding for Expansion of Transmission Network as
provisionally approved by the Commission (Rs. Crore) ....................................................... 38
Table 3-4: Capitalisation and funding of capitalised works for Expansion of Transmission
Network as provisionally approved by the Commission (Rs. Crore) .................................... 39
Table 3-5: Capital Investment for evacuation of power as provisionally approved by the
Commission (Rs. Crore) ...................................................................................................... 40
Table 3-6: Capital Investment and its funding for IT Application as provisionally approved by
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the Commission (Rs. Crore) ................................................................................................ 42
Table 3-7: Capitalisation and Funding of capitalised works for IT Application as provisionally
approved by the Commission (Rs. Crore) ........................................................................... 42
Table 3-8: Capital Investment and its funding for Reduction of transmission losses as
provisionally approved by the Commission (Rs. Crore) ....................................................... 44
Table 3-9: Capital Investment and its funding for System Reliability and Efficiency
Improvement as provisionally approved by the Commission (Rs. Crore) ............................. 45
Table 3-10: Capitalisation and funding of capitalised works for System Reliability and
Efficiency Improvement as provisionally approved by the Commission (Rs. Crore) ............. 46
Table 3-11: Capital Investment and its funding for Metering Plan as provisionally approved
by the Commission (Rs. Crore) ........................................................................................... 47
Table 3-12: Capitalisation and funding of capitalised works for Metering Plan as provisionally
approved by the Commission (Rs. Crore) ........................................................................... 48
Table 3-13: Capital Investment and its funding for Network Expansion as provisionally
approved by the Commission (Rs. Crore) ........................................................................... 49
Table 3-14: Capital Expenditure for AEGCL for Control Period as provisionally approved by
the Commission (Rs. Crore) ................................................... Error! Bookmark not defined.
Table 3-15: Capitalisation and funding of capitalised works for AEGCL for Control Period as
provisionally approved by the Commission (Rs. Crore) ....................................................... 52
Table 3-16: Transmission Loss approved by the Commission ............................................. 54
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Abbreviations
A&G Administrative & General ABT Availability Based Tariff
ACCC Aluminium Conductor Composite Core
ACSR Aluminium Conductor Steel-reinforced Cable
ADB Asian Development Bank
AEGCL Assam Electricity Grid Corporation Limited
AERC Assam Electricity Regulatory Commission
APDCL Assam Power Distribution Company Limited
APDRP Accelerated Power Development and Reforms Programme
APGCL Assam Power Generation Corporation Limited
APR Annual Performance Review
ARR Annual Revenue Requirement
ASEB Assam State Electricity Board
BTPS Bongaigaon Thermal Power Station
CEA Central Electricity Authority
CGS Central Generating Station
CTU Central Transmission Utility
D/C Double Circuit
DPR Detailed Project Report
DSM Demand Side Management
EHV Extra High Voltage
EPC Engineering Procurement & Construction
ERS Emergency Restoration System
FY Financial Yearx`
GoA Government of Assam
GoI Government of India
HTLS High Temperature Low Sag
JICA Japan International Cooperation Agency
kV kilo Volt
kVA kilo Volt Ampere
kW kilo Watt
kWh kilo Watt Hour
LKHEP Lower Kopili Hydro Electric Project
LOA Letter of Award
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MAT Minimum Alternate Tax
MOP Ministry of Power
MU Million Unit
MW Mega Watt
MYT Multi-Year-Tariff
NERPSIP North Eastern Region Power System Improvement Project
NTPC National Thermal Power Corporation
OEM Original Equipment Manufacturer
OPGW Optical Ground Wire
PGCIL Power Grid Corporation of India Limited
PSDF Power System Development Fund
R&M Repairs and Maintenance
ROE Return on Equity
ROW Right of Way
Rs. Rupees
SAC State Advisory Committee
S/C Single Circuit
STU State Transmission Utility
SLDC State Load Dispatch Centre
TBCB Tariff Based Competitive Bidding
TVS Technical Validation Session
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ASSAM ELECTRICITY REGULATORY COMMISSION
Guwahati
Present
Shri Naba Kumar Das, Chairperson
Shri Dipak Chakravarty, Member
Shri Subhash C. Das, Member
Petition No. 09/2016
Assam Electricity Grid Corporation Limited (AEGCL) - Petitioner
ORDER
(Passed on September 1, 2016)
(1) The Commission notified the Assam Electricity Regulatory Commission (Terms and
Conditions for Determination of Tariff) Regulations, 2015 (MYT Regulations, 2015)
on June 2, 2015.
(2) As per Regulation 6 of the MYT Regulations, 2015, the Generating Company,
Transmission Licensee, SLDC Business and Distribution Licensee shall file Business
Plan for the entire Control Period by 1st July of the year preceding the first year of the
Control Period, i.e., before the filing of Multi Year Tariff (MYT) Petition. However,
considering the first time of preparation & filing of Business Plan by AEGCL, the
Commission vide letter dated August 29, 2015 directed AEGCL to file Business Plan
by November 1, 2015.
(3) Meanwhile, the Ministry of Power (MoP), Government of India (GoI) and Department
of Power, Government of Assam jointly finalised the 24x7 'Power for All' document
for the State of Assam on October 9, 2015.
(4) Thereafter, AEGCL filed petition for condonation of delay and requested for
extension of time for filing of Business Plan till December 31, 2015. The Commission
granted time extension up to November 30, 2015 and directed AEGCL to submit the
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Business Plan for the three-year Control Period from FY 2016-17 to FY 2018-19 on
or before November 30, 2015.
(5) AEGCL filed the Business Plan Petition for the Control Period from FY 2016-17 to FY
2018-19 on December 12, 2015 along with a Petition for condonation of delay.
(6) The Commission carried out preliminary analysis of the Business Plan Petition
submitted by AEGCL as mentioned above and observed that the Business Plan
Petition was not as per requirement of MYT Regulations, 2015. Thereafter, AEGCL
was directed to submit the revised Business Plan incorporating all the observations
and clarifications sought by the Commission from AEGCL by February 12, 2016 and
the same was submitted on March 7, 2016.
(7) The Commission conducted the Technical Validation Session on the Business Plan
Petition on April 26, 2016. The Commission directed AEGCL to submit the
Supplementary Petition, duly approved by the Board of Directors, giving the realistic
Business Plan after incorporating all revisions in technical and financial parameters.
(8) Based on the discussions held during the Technical Validation Session and after
incorporating the additional information/clarifications, AEGCL filed a revised Business
Plan Petition on May 18, 2016. The revised Business Plan Petition is considered as
base for all the analysis and hereinafter referred as Business Plan Petition for
AEGCL.
(9) The meeting of the State Advisory Committee (constituted under Section 87 of the
Act) was convened on July 7, 2016 and the Business Plan Petition of APDCL was
discussed with the Members of State Advisory Committee and the views &
comments were taken into consideration.
(10) The Commission conducted a Hearing on the matter on July, 26, 2016.
(11) The Business Plan Petition of AEGCL was registered as Petition No. 9/2016 and
admitted.
(12) The Commission notes that AEGCL has also submitted projected Aggregate
Revenue Requirement for the Control Period for FY 2016-17 to FY 2018-19 as part
of Business Plan Petition. However, the same is not considered at this stage.
(13) The Commission, now in exercise of its powers vested in it under Sections 61 and 62
of the Act and all other powers enabling it in this behalf and taking into consideration
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the submissions made by the Petitioner, provisionally approves the Business Plan for
AEGCL for the Control Period from FY 2016-17 to FY 2018-19 for the purpose of
submission of MYT Petition. The final approval shall be accorded at the time of
issuance of MYT Order.
(14) The Commission directs AEGCL to file the MYT Petition for the Control Period from
FY 2016-17 to FY 2018-19 within two (2) months from the date of issue of this Order.
(15) The MYT Petition shall include the forecast of Aggregate Revenue Requirement for
FY 2016-17 to FY 2018-19, true-up for FY 2014-15 and FY 2015-16, actual of FY
2016-17 (6 months), and projected tariff for FY 2016-17 and FY 2017-18.
Sd/-
(S. C. Das)
Member, AERC
Sd/-
(D. Chakravarty)
Member, AERC
Sd/-
(N. K. Das)
Chairperson, AERC
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1 Introduction
1.1 Constitution of the Commission and Tariff Related Functions
1.1.1 The Assam Electricity Regulatory Commission (hereinafter referred to as “the AERC”
or “the Commission”) was established under the Electricity Regulatory Commissions
Act, 1998 (14 of 1998) on February 28, 2001. The Commission is mandated to
exercise the powers conferred under Section 181 of the Electricity Act, 2003 (36 of
2003) (hereinafter referred to as “the Act” or “the EA, 2003”) and to exercise the
functions conferred on it under Section 86 of the Act from June 10, 2003.
1.2.1. Under Section 61 of the Act in the determination of tariffs, the Commission is to be
guided by the following:
(a) The principles and methodologies specified by the Central Commission for
determination of the tariff applicable to generating companies and transmission
licensees;
(b) The electricity generation, transmission, distribution and supply are conducted
on commercial principles;
(c) The factors, which would encourage competition, efficiency, economical use of
the resources, good performance, Optimum investments, and other matters
which the State Commission considers appropriate for the purpose of this Act;
(d) The interests of the consumers are safeguarded and at the same time, the
consumers pay for the use of electricity in a reasonable manner;
(e) That the tariff progressively reflects the cost of supply of electricity at an
adequate and improving level of efficiency and also gradually reduces cross
subsidies;
(f) The National Electricity Plans formulated by the Central Government including
the National Electricity Policy and Tariff Policy.
1.2 Multi Year Tariff Regulations, 2015
1.2.1 The Commission, in exercise of the powers conferred under Section 61 read with
Section 181(2) (zd) of the Act, has notified the Assam Electricity Regulatory
Commission (Terms and Conditions for determination of Multi Year Tariff)
Regulations, 2015 (hereinafter referred as “MYT Regulations, 2015”) on June 2,
2015. These Regulations are applicable for determination of Tariff for Generation,
Transmission, SLDC, Wheeling and Retail Supply for the Control Period of three
financial years from April 1, 2016 onwards up to March 31, 2019. These Regulations
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are applicable to all existing and future Generating Companies, Transmission
Licensees and Distribution Licensees within the State of Assam.
1.2.2 Regulation 6 of the MYT Regulations, 2015 requires the Generating Company,
Transmission Licensee, SLDC Business and Distribution Licensee to file the
Business Plan for the entire Control Period by 1st July of the year preceding the first
year of the Control Period, i.e., before the filing of Multi Year Tariff (MYT) Petition.
1.2.3 However, considering that AEGCL was preparing and filing the Business Plan for the
first time, the Commission vide letter dated August 29, 2015 directed AEGCL to file
Business Plan Petition by November 1, 2015.
1.2.4 From the oral submission of AEGCL during the Technical Validation Session, it is
understood that SLDC is yet to start independent functioning commercially and
financially. Therefore, the Commission deems it fit to consider SLDC embedded in
AEGCL Business Plan for this Control Period. However, the Commission directs
AEGCL to complete the process of segregation of SLDC from AEGCL and to file
separate Business Plan Petition for SLDC for the next Control Period.
1.3 Need for Business Plan
1.3.1 The objective of the Business Plan is to ensure that the Generating Company and
Licensees prepare a long-term plan for the critical aspects of their business, mainly,
capital investment, performance improvement, sales projections, power purchase
planning and contracting, etc., and also provide various scenarios for these aspects
for consideration of the Commission.
1.3.2 The Generating Company and Licensees are required to file a detailed Business
Plan based on the operational norms and trajectories of performance parameters
specified in the MYT Regulations 2015, for each year of the Control Period, for the
Commission's approval.
1.3.3 The approved Business Plan shall form the basis for the forecast of Aggregate
Revenue Requirement and expected revenue from existing tariff for each year of the
Control Period as per Regulation 4.2(iii) of the MYT Regulations, 2015.
1.3.4 Regulation 6.3 of the MYT Regulations, 2015 specifies the essential components of
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the Business Plan of Transmission Licensee as under:
“6.3 The business plan for transmission licensee shall be based on proposed
generation capacity addition and future load forecasts of the state and should
contain among other things the following: (i) future plans/ performance targets
of the company including efficiency improvement measures proposed to be
introduced (ii) plans for meeting reactive power requirements; (iii) plan for
reduction in transmission losses; (iv) plan for improvement in quality of
transmission service and reliability; (v) metering arrangements; (vi) Plan for
reduction in per MW transmission cost, (vii) financial statements (which
include balance sheet, profit and loss statement and cash flow statement)-
current and projected (at least for the period of control period duration) along
with basis of projections; (viii) any other new measure to be initiated by the
Licensee e.g. IT initiatives etc.”
1.4 Assam Electricity Grid Corporation Limited
1.4.1 The Assam Electricity Grid Corporation Limited (AEGCL) is the successor corporate
entity of the erstwhile Assam State Electricity Board (ASEB) formed pursuant to the
notification of the Government of Assam, notified under sub-sections (1), (2), (5), (6)
and (7) of Section 131 and Section 133 of the Act, for the purpose of transfer and
vesting of functions, properties, interests, rights, obligations and liabilities, along with
the transfer of personnel of the ASEB to successor entries.
1.4.2 AEGCL is a Company incorporated with the main object of transmission of electricity
in the State of Assam and is a State Transmission Utility under the various provisions
of the Act. AEGCL owns and operates the transmission system previously owned by
ASEB. AEGCL has started functioning as a separate entity from December 10, 2004.
1.5 Business Plan Petition and Regulatory Proceedings
1.5.1 Considering that AEGCL was preparing and filing the Business Plan for the first time,
the Commission vide letter dated August 29, 2015 directed AEGCL to file Business
Plan Petition by November 1, 2015.
1.5.2 Meanwhile, the Ministry of Power (MoP), Government of India (GoI) and Department
of Power, Government of Assam jointly finalised the 24x7 'Power for All' document
for the State of Assam on October 9, 2015.
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1.5.3 Thereafter, AEGCL filed petition for condonation of delay and requested for
extension of time for filing of Business Plan till December 31, 2015. The Commission
granted time extension of time till November 30, 2015 and directed AEGCL to submit
the Business Plan for the three-year Control Period from FY 2016-17 to FY 2018-19
on or before November 30, 2015.
1.5.4 AEGCL filed the Business Plan Petition for the Control Period from FY 2016-17 to FY
2018-19 on December 12, 2015 along with a petition for condonation of delay.
1.5.5 The Commission carried out preliminary analysis of the Business Plan Petition
submitted by AEGCL as mentioned above and observed that the Business Plan
Petition was not as per requirement of MYT Regulations, 2015. Thereafter, AEGCL
was directed to submit the revised Business Plan incorporating all the observations
and clarifications sought by the Commission from AEGCL by February 12, 2016 and
the same was submitted on March 7, 2016.
1.5.6 The Commission conducted the Technical Validation Session on the Business Plan
Petition on April 26, 2016. The Commission directed AEGCL to submit the
Supplementary Petition, duly approved by the Board of Directors, giving the realistic
Business Plan after incorporating all revisions in technical and financial parameters.
1.5.7 Based on the discussions held during the Technical Validation Session and after
incorporating the additional information/clarifications, AEGCL filed a revised Business
Plan Petition on May 18, 2016. The revised Business Plan Petition is considered as
base for all the analysis and hereinafter referred as Business Plan Petition for
AEGCL.
1.5.8 AEGCL submitted the following prayers in its MYT Business Plan Petition:
"
To admit and approve the Business Plan for the Transmission Business of the
AEGCL for the Control Period (FY 16 to FY 19) in accordance with Regulation
4.2 and 9.2 of the Assam Electricity Regulatory Commission (Multi Year Tariff)
Regulations, 2015. "
1.5.9 The meeting of the State Advisory Committee (constituted under Section 87 of the
Act) was convened on July 7, 2016 and the Business Plan Petition of APDCL was
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discussed with the Members of State Advisory Committee and the views &
comments were taken into consideration. The minutes of the meeting are appended
to this Order as Annexure - 1.
1.5.10 The Commission conducted the hearing on the matter on July 26, 2016. During the
hearing, AEGCL submitted the copy of the Board Resolution approving the revised
Business Plan duly certified by the Company Secretary.
1.5.11 The Business Plan Petition of AEGCL was registered as Petition No. 9/2016 and
admitted.
1.5.12 The Commission enquired from AEGCL whether it is feasible to achieve Power For
All initiative by GOA and GOI by the capital investment proposed in the Business
Plan submitted for the period from FY 2016-17 to FY 2018-19. AEGCL confirmed that
the Investment proposed in the Business Plan is adequate to meet the Power For All
objective.
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2 Summary of Business Plan Petition
2.1 Overview of AEGCL
2.1.1 AEGCL was formed as a registered Company under the Companies Act, 1956 in
2004, after unbundling of the erstwhile ASEB. AEGCL, a State Transmission Utility
(STU) is responsible for maintenance of the intra-State transmission network, future
planning in consultation with the Distribution Licensee, State Generating Company
and is responsible for evacuation of power from Generating Stations located in the
State as well as other States/Regions through Central Transmission Utility’s (CTU)
interface points within the State.
2.1.2 AEGCL submitted the details of Transmission Assets in FY 2015-16 as shown in the
following table:
Table 2-1: Transmission Assets of AEGCL
Sl. No. Particulars FY 2015-16 Transformation Capacity (MVA)
1 400/220 kV 630 MVA 2 220/132 kV 2090 MVA 3 220/33 kV 100 MVA 4 132/66 kV 110 MVA 5 132/33 kV 2700 MVA 6 132/11 kV 32 MVA
7 66/33 kV 204 MVA
Total 8802 MVA
Transmission Line length
8 400 kV lines 7.2 ckt-km
9 220 kV lines 1466 ckt-km
10 132 kV lines 2823 ckt-km
11 66 kV lines 554 ckt-km
12 Total 4850.20 ckt-km
2.2 Peak Demand & Peak Supply
2.2.1 AEGCL has projected the energy consumption by considering the category-wise
CAGR for the 12th Plan period and projected the energy requirement and peak load
for the Control Period as shown in the following Table:
Table 2-2: Energy Requirement and Peak demand for Control Period
Particulars FY 2016-17 FY 2017-18 FY 2018-19 Energy Consumption (MU) 8049 9440 10978
T&D Loss (MU) 2296 2645 2989
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Particulars FY 2016-17 FY 2017-18 FY 2018-19 T&D Loss (%) 22.19% 21.89% 21.40%
Energy Requirement (MU) 10345 12085 13967
Peak Load (MW) 1758 2065 2417
2.3 Capital Investment Plan
2.3.1 AEGCL submitted the Capital Investment Plan under various heads such as
Strengthening & Augmentation of existing network, expansion of transmission
network, plan for evacuation of power, IT application, reduction of Transmission
losses, system reliability and efficiency improvement, metering plan, network
expansion and reactive power management. AEGCL has projected the total
investment of Rs. 2457.69 Crore during the Control Period from FY 2016-17 to FY
2018-19. AEGCL has projected the capacity addition of 5184.50 MVA and network
addition of 3244.50 ckt-km based on this investment.
2.3.2 It may be noted that AEGCL has only submitted the capital expenditure against each
Scheme and has not submitted the scheme-wise capitalisation, except for some On-
going projects.
2.3.3 AEGCL submitted that the total investment proposed is in line with Power for All
roadmap and sufficient for meeting Power for All roadmap objectives. The details of
the projects have been discussed below:
2.3.4 Strengthening & Augmentation of Existing Network
2.3.4.1 AEGCL submitted that the present network has the capacity to handle 1628 MW
peak load, which will increase to 1900 MW after commissioning of all On-going
projects. AEGCL submitted that it has considered the present constraints in
transmission network while planning for the schemes related to Strengthening &
Augmentation of Existing Network. Some of the constraints as highlighted by
AEGCL are:
a) The Lower Assam districts mainly Kamrup (Rural), Nalbari, Baksa, Barpeta, and
Dhubri are facing load shedding to the tune of 50 MW due to constraints in
network.
b) Some of the critical corridors like BTPS – Dhaligaon 132kV D/C line, LTPS-
Mariani 132kV S/C line, and Sonabil –Depota 132kV S/C line are more than 30
years old. These lines require strengthening through replacement with efficient
conductors like High Temperature Low Sag (HTLS).
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c) Some of the Substations are radially connected with a single circuit only.
d) Power & Auto transformers of some of the critical sub-stations have mostly
completed their insulation life and are also being operated at critical load.
2.3.4.2 AEGCL submitted that the total project cost against the new Strengthening &
Augmentation schemes is Rs. 1815.81 Crore, to be initiated during the Control
Period. These projects include the project under NERPSIP 2nd Tranche and AEGCL
Plan. Some of the projects initiated by Ministry of Power in 2009 like NERPSIP 1st
Tranche have been considered under AEGCL Plan, but till date there is no clarity
regarding the funding pattern.
2.3.4.3 The North Eastern Region Power System Improvement Programme (NERPSIP) 2nd
Tranche projects are extremely essential for system strengthening. The projected
cost for the NERPSIP 2nd Tranche projects is Rs. 886.72 Crore. AEGCL has
proposed that under this scheme, Rs. 45.44 Crore will be invested during FY 2017-
18 & Rs. 446.59 Crore during FY 2018-19 and the remaining investment will be
done beyond the Control Period. AEGCL has considered the funding of capital
investment from the Asian Development Bank (ADB)/Japan International Co-
operation Agency (JICA) and equity.
2.3.4.4 The balance amount of Rs. 929.10 Crore (Rs. 1815.81 crore - Rs. 886.72 crore) is
to be arranged either from ADB or JICA. Out of this Rs. 929.10 Crore, AEGCL has
proposed the capital investment of Rs. 45.78 Crore in FY 2017-18 and Rs. 436.63
Crore in FY 2018-19. It is observed that there is difference in submissions made by
AEGCL regarding capital investment for NERPSIP projects. The list of schemes
showing the investment of Rs. 886.72 Crore has been considered. The remaining
investment is considered beyond the Control Period. AEGCL has already initiated
preliminary discussions with both ADB and JICA and is preparing Detailed Project
Reports (DPRs) for the projects planned.
2.3.4.5 AEGCL in its Business Plan Petition has submitted the list of schemes related to
sub-station, transmission lines and bays for projects under NERPSIP 2nd Tranche
and AEGCL Plan.
2.3.4.6 AEGCL has also considered on-going projects, which have commenced before the
beginning of the Control Period and targeted to be completed in FY 2016-17.
AEGCL has considered the capital investment of Rs. 61.70 Crore in FY 2016-17 for
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such on-going projects. The summary of Capital Investment proposed by AEGCL
for strengthening and augmentation of existing network is summarised in the
following Table:
Table 2-3: Capital Investment for Strengthening and Augmentation of existing network as submitted by AEGCL (Rs. Crore)
Particulars FY 2016-
17 FY 2017-
18 FY 2018-
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Capital Investment 61.70 91.22 883.22 1036.13
Funding of Capital Investment
Grant 0.00 16.08 659.52 675.59
Equity 0.00 75.14 189.09 264.23
Loan 61.70 0.00 34.61 96.31
Total 61.70 91.22 883.22 1036.13
2.3.5 Expansion of Transmission Network
2.3.5.1 AEGCL submitted that the Government of India and Government of Assam have
prepared 24x7 Power for All document with a view to provide reliable power to
existing consumers as well as electrification of rural and left out households in the
State. The document mentions that still 46% rural households are yet to be
electrified. The new load centres are already identified in the document and
accordingly, the expansion of transmission network for catering to the demand has
been considered. AEGCL has considered project cost of these new projects to be
initiated during the Control Period as per 24x7 'Power for All' roadmap as Rs.
613.31 Crore. The proposed Capital Investment during the Control Period is Rs.
32.94 Crore in FY 2017-18 and Rs. 217.44 Crore in FY 2018-19, and the remaining
expenditure will be incurred beyond the Control Period.
2.3.5.2 AEGCL has also submitted the schemes for expansion of transmission network
under NERPSIP 2nd Tranche separately. AEGCL has proposed total project cost of
these projects as Rs. 511.96 Crore. AEGCL has considered the phasing of capital
investment of these projects as Rs. 31.45 Crore in FY 2017-18 and Rs. 185.28
Crore in FY 2018-19, and the remaining expenditure will be incurred beyond the
Control Period.
2.3.5.3 AEGCL has also considered Capital investment on on-going projects which have
commenced before the beginning of the Control Period and will be completed
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during the Control Period. The Capital investment of these on-going projects is
considered to be Rs. 84.61 Crore in FY 2016-17 and Rs. 12.04 Crore in FY 2017-
18.
2.3.5.4 The summary of Capital Investment proposed by AEGCL for Expansion of
Transmission Network is summarised in the following Table:
Table 2-4: Capital Investment for Expansion of Transmission Network as submitted by AEGCL (Rs. Crore)
Particulars FY 2016-17 FY 2017-18 FY 2018-19 Total
Capital Investment 84.61 76.42 402.72 563.76
Funding of Capital Investment
Grant 66.45 4.25 231.80 302.50
Equity 0.00 64.38 157.10 221.49
Loan 18.16 7.79 13.82 39.77
Total 84.61 76.42 402.72 563.76
2.3.6 Plan for Evacuation of Power
2.3.6.1 AEGCL has considered the transmission schemes for evacuating power from State
Generators and from Central Transmission Utility’s interface. AEGCL has proposed
evacuation plan for Lower Kopili HEP (LKHEP), for which APGCL has proposed the
target of completion by FY 2020-21. AEGCL submitted that evacuation plan for
upcoming generators must be completed well ahead, since transmission project
always takes sizable time because of forest clearance and Right of Way (ROW)
issues.
2.3.6.2 Assam will get 500 MW Bhutan power in a phased manner in the Control Period
with quantum of 123 MW from Mangedechhu in FY 2016-17, 173 MW from
Punatchangshhu-II in FY 2017-18 and 204 MW from Punatchangshhu-I in FY 2018-
19. Further, NTPC-Bongaigaon will generate at full capacity by FY 2017-18 and
Assam's share of 381 MW is to be evacuated from CTU’s interface points. The
proposed evacuation plan will be able to evacuate Bhutan, Central Generating
Station power and LKHEP.
2.3.6.3 DPR for this project will be submitted to ADB through the Government of Assam
and Government of India. The sanction of fund is expected by the end of FY 2016-
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17 and funds will be available by mid of FY 2017-18. The total fund requirement is
Rs. 589.64 Crore and equity portion will be Rs. 165.36 Crore, i.e., 28.04%.
2.3.6.4 The completion of evacuation system for LKHEP will take 36 months from Zero
date, however, 400 kV Rangia may be completed by FY 2019-20 and accordingly
financial phasing plan has been considered.
2.3.6.5 AEGCL has proposed total project costs for new projects for evacuation of power
as Rs. 594.84 Crore. AEGCL has considered the phasing of such investment as
Rs. 13.86 Crore in FY 2017-18 and Rs. 219.81 Crore in FY 2018-19, and the
remaining expenditure will be incurred beyond the Control Period.
2.3.6.6 The summary of Capital Investment proposed by AEGCL for Evacuation of power is
summarised in the following Table:
Table 2-5: Capital Investment for Evacuation of power as submitted by AEGCL (Rs. Crore)
Particulars FY 2016-17 FY 2017-18 FY 2018-19 Total
Capital Investment 0.00 13.86 219.81 233.67
Funding of Capital Investment
Grant 0.00 0.00 149.79 149.79
Equity 0.00 13.86 53.37 67.23
Loan 0.00 0.00 16.65 16.65
Total 0.00 13.86 219.81 233.67
2.3.7 IT Application
2.3.7.1 AEGCL has drawn 644 km of Optical Ground Wire (OPGW) by replacing existing
transmission line ground wire for establishment of communication link as follows:
a) BTPS S/S – Dhaligaon S/S – Bornagar S/S – Nalbari S/S – Rangia S/S –
Sishugram S/S – Kahilipara S/S – Sarusajai S/S – Samaguri S/S.
b) Rangia S/S – Sipajhar S/S – Rowta S/S – Depota S/S – Sonabil S/S –
Samaguri S/S.
c) Tinsukia S/S – Dibrugarh S/S – Behiating S/S.
2.3.7.2 The Power Grid Corporation of India Ltd. (PGCIL) has drawn 401 km of OPGW
using AEGCL transmission line network and communication links, which are as
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follows:
a) BTPS S/S – Agia S/S – Boko S/S – Kukurmara S/S – Sarusajai S/S
b) Mariani S/S – LTPS S/S –NTPS – Tinsukia S/S.
c) Balipara (PGCIL) – Gohpur S/S.
2.3.7.3 Some substations, which are mostly radial with trunk line, are not connected by
OPGW. Hence, AEGCL has proposed OPGW communication links for such
substations, which requires replacement of 1531.5 km of transmission line ground
wire by OPGW. AEGCL has envisaged the following benefits of this project:
a) All the EHV substations will come under Fibre Optic network and there will
be good communication backbone.
b) Authentic Real time data will be received.
c) Option for remote operation and control of the EHV substation will be
available in future.
d) 6 pairs out of 24 pairs of Fibre Optic are more than sufficient for
communication and tele protection system.
e) Increase in reliability, efficiency and availability as faster decision can be
made.
f) All townships within the State will be covered.
g) Demand Side Management (DSM) application can be implemented.
h) Option for leasing of fibre will be available.
2.3.7.4 AEGCL has proposed the total project cost of Rs. 39.04 Crore for new projects to
be initiated during the Control Period. AEGCL has considered the phasing of such
investment as Rs. 15.62 Crore in FY 2017-18, Rs. 19.52 Crore in FY 2018-19 and
Rs. 3.90 Crore in FY 2019-20.
2.3.7.5 AEGCL has also considered the capital investment of Rs. 10.15 Crore in FY 2016-
17 and Rs. 3.90 Crore in FY 2017-18 for On-going projects, which have
commenced before the beginning of the Control Period and will be completed by FY
2017-18.
2.3.7.6 The summary of Capital Investment proposed by AEGCL for IT applications is
summarised in the following Table:
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Table 2-6: Capital Investment for IT applications as submitted by AEGCL (Rs. Crore)
Particulars FY 2016-17 FY 2017-18 FY 2018-19 Total
Capital Investment 0.00 25.77 23.42 49.18
Funding of Capital Investment
Grant 0.00 20.01 17.56 37.57
Equity 0.00 5.76 5.86 11.61
Loan 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00
Total 0.00 25.77 23.42 49.18
2.3.8 Reduction of Transmission Losses
2.3.8.1 For reduction in transmission losses, AEGCL has proposed the following schemes
for capacity augmentation by low loss HTLS conductor:
a) 220 kV Kukurmara-Sarusajai D/C line
b) 132 kV Sonabil-Depota S/C line
c) 132 kV LTPS-Mariani S/C line
d) 132 kV BTPS-Dhaligaon S/C line
2.3.8.2 The total cost of these schemes is projected as Rs. 83.71 Crore for transmission
line length of 175 ckt-km, which is considered as Rs. 76.56 Crore in FY 2018-19
and Rs. 7.14 Crore in FY 2019-20. The summary of Capital Investment proposed
by AEGCL for these schemes is summarised in the following Table:
Table 2-7: Capital Investment for Reduction of Transmission Losses as submitted by AEGCL (Rs. Crore)
Particulars FY 2016-17 FY 2017-18 FY 2018-19 Total
Capital Investment 0.00 0.00 76.56 76.56
Funding of Capital Investment
Grant 0.00 0.00 30.44 30.44
Equity 0.00 0.00 42.75 42.75
Loan 0.00 0.00 3.37 3.37
Total 0.00 0.00 76.56 76.56
2.3.9 System Reliability and Efficiency Improvement
2.3.9.1 AEGCL has considered the up-gradation and renovation of EHV substations older
than 8 years for increasing the reliability and efficient operation. It has submitted a
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DPR to the Ministry of Power (MoP), Government of India (GoI) in FY 2014-15, for
sanction of Rs. 382.48 Crore against Power System Development Fund (PSDF) for
up-gradation of existing obsolete switchgear equipment and introduction of IEC
61850 based numerical protective relays in 48 numbers of EHV substations, which
include existing three sub-stations at generating stations, viz. Namrup, Lakwa and
KLHEP. AEGCL has submitted the detailed list of EHV substations included in the
said DPR. The GoI has sanctioned the fund in two separate Orders of Rs. 299.37
Crore in May 2015 and Rs. 53.52 Crore in October 2015. The State level taxes and
expenditure towards local automation system of Rs. 42.93 Crore is excluded from
the PSDF fund. The tripartite agreement between nodal agency of PSDF,
Government of Assam and AEGCL was signed in February 29, 2016 and the first
instalment of Rs. 12.97 Crore against Letter of Award (LOA) issued to vendors
regarding procurement of switchgear equipment like Circuit Breakers of various
voltage levels, etc. The time of completion of this project is eighteen (18) months
from the date of signing of aforementioned agreement, i.e., September 2017.
2.3.9.2 AEGCL, as a part of system efficiency improvement, has considered modern
technology as a part of disaster management like Tower collapse, etc., through
Emergency Restoration System (ERS). It consists of set of poles, which can be
installed within a day and transmission line can be restored from next day. AEGCL
has procured two sets of ERS, which have been placed at Kahilipara and Mariani.
AEGCL is planning for four sets of ERS towers at Dhaligaon, Tezpur, Tinsukia and
Silchar in order to reduce transportation time.
2.3.9.3 AEGCL has also considered the capital investment of Rs. 224 Crore in FY 2016-17
and Rs. 156.29 Crore in FY 2017-18 towards On-going projects, which have been
initiated before the Control Period and projected to be completed in FY 2017-18.
2.3.9.4 The summary of Capital Investment proposed by AEGCL for these schemes is
summarised in the following Table:
Table 2-8: Capital Investment for System Reliability and Efficiency Improvement as submitted by AEGCL (Rs. Crore)
Particulars FY 2016-17 FY 2017-18 FY 2018-19 Total
Capital Investment 224.00 156.29 23.84 404.13
Funding of Capital Investment
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Particulars FY 2016-17 FY 2017-18 FY 2018-19 Total
Grant 179.14 156.29 18.77 354.20
Equity 44.86 0.00 2.98 47.85
Loan 0.00 0.00 2.09 2.09
Total 224.00 156.29 23.84 404.13
2.3.10 Metering Plan
2.3.10.1 AEGCL has installed ABT compliant meters at Distribution Licensee’s interface, i.e.,
LV side of power transformers and at inter-State transmission line. The meters for
EHV line feeders, ICTs, HV side of power transformers and 33 kV outgoing feeders
are mostly non-ABT compliant and have an accuracy class of 0.5 or more. Since,
Protection and Control System will be upgraded by IEC 61850 compliant numeric
relays and local automation at existing 45 numbers of EHV substations and 3
numbers of generating substations, the energy meters for all type of feeders will
also be replaced by communicable ABT meters. All new EHV substations
commissioned in the 12th Plan already have ABT compliant meters and only
communication links are required to receive data centrally at SLDC.
2.3.10.2 Under PSDF, AEGCL will replace all Control and Relay panel with IEC 61850
compatible numeric relays. The summary of Capital Investment proposed by
AEGCL for Metering Plan is summarised in the following Table:
Table 2-9: Capital Investment for Metering Plan as submitted by AEGCL (Rs. Crore)
Particulars FY 2016-17 FY 2017-18 FY 2018-19 Total
Capital Investment 1.41 3.28 0.00 4.69
Funding of Capital Investment
Grant 1.35 3.15 0.00 4.50
Equity 0.06 0.13 0.00 0.19
Loan 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00
Total 1.41 3.28 0.00 4.69
2.3.11 Network Expansion
2.3.11.1 AEGCL submitted that the transmission network in the State primarily consists of
132 kV network. The planned network growth is dependent on availability of funds.
Whenever funds are available, AEGCL has to create sub-stations compromising the
basic transmission criteria, i.e., N-1. Therefore, any eventuality in the system leads
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to total black out at the area under that sub-station. AEGCL is planning to fill the
gap in a phased manner and as per guidelines from statutory authority like CEA.
2.3.11.2 AEGCL has proposed the total cost of Rs. 152.24 Crore for various projects under
network expansion to be initiated during the Control Period. AEGCL has considered
the phasing of such investment as Rs. 10.04 Crore in FY 2017-18 and Rs. 79.71
Crore in FY 2018-19, and the remaining expenditure will be incurred beyond the
Control Period.
2.3.11.3 The summary of Capital Investment proposed by AEGCL for Network Expansion is
summarised in the following Table:
Table 2-10: Capital Investment for Network Expansion as submitted by AEGCL (Rs. Crore)
Particulars FY 2016-17 FY 2017-18 FY 2018-19 Total
Capital Investment 0.00 10.04 79.71 89.75
Funding of Capital Investment
Grant 0.00 0.00 38.34 38.34
Equity 0.00 10.04 37.09 47.13
Loan 0.00 0.00 4.28 4.28
Total 0.00 10.04 79.71 89.75
2.3.12 Reactive Power Management
2.3.12.1 AEGCL submitted that it has not considered any investment plan for installing
equipment for the required reactive power, except for 220 kV and 400 kV system.
The shunt reactors are not considered for long 220 kV lines with the increase of the
220 kV system, as earlier line reactors have been installed. However, to get rid of
high voltage in 400 kV sub-station, shunt reactors will be installed at bus.
2.3.13 On-going projects
2.3.13.1 AEGCL has submitted the list of on-going transmission projects being undertaken
by PGCIL along with their physical and financial progress.
2.3.13.2 Further, AEGCL submitted that the 1st Tranche of NERPSIP Central Sector on-
going Projects being implemented by PGCIL, include 11 numbers of new sub-
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stations of which 2 substations are of 220/132 kV level and rest are at 132/33 kV
level. The projects also include all the associated transmission lines and network
addition by FY 2018-19, as under:
a) Transformer Capacity of 690 MVA at 220/132 kV level and 494 MVA at 132/33
kV level
b) Transmission line of 176 ckt-km at 220 kV level and 200 ckt-km at 132 kV level.
2.3.13.3 The implementing agency PGCIL will hand over the completed projects under
NERPSIP to AEGCL for operation and maintenance and there shall be no further
financing to meet the O&M expenses.
2.3.14 Summary of Capital Investment Plan
2.3.14.1 The Capital Investment proposed by AEGCL is summarised in the following table:
Table 2-11: Summary of Capital Investment for Control Period as submitted by AEGCL (Rs. Crore)
Particulars Capital Investment
FY 2016-17 FY 2017-18 FY 2018-19 Total
Strengthening & Augmentation of Existing Network
61.70 91.22 883.22 1036.14
Expansion of Transmission Network
84.61 76.42 402.72 563.75
Plan for evacuation of power
0.00 13.86 219.81 233.67
IT application 0.00 25.77 23.42 49.19
Reduction of Transmission losses
0.00 0.00 76.56 76.56
System reliability and efficiency improvement
224.00 156.29 23.84 404.13
Metering Plan 1.41 3.28 0.00 4.69
Network Expansion 0.00 10.04 79.71 89.75
Grand Total 371.72 376.87 1709.28 2457.88
2.3.15 The increase in capacity addition and network addition is summarised in the following
Table:
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Table 2-12: Increase in Capacity Addition and Network Addition
Particulars
At the beginning of
Control Period
Addition during the
Control Period
At the end of Control Period
Transformation Capacity (MVA) 5866.05 5184.50 11050.55
Transmission length (ckt-km) 4850.20 3244.50 8094.70
2.3.15.1 The summary of funding of capital investment proposed by AEGCL is given in the
following Table:
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Table 2-13: Summary of Funding of Capital Investment for Control Period as submitted by AEGCL (Rs. Crore)
Particulars
Grant Equity Loan
FY 2016-17
FY 2017-18
FY 2018-19
Total FY
2016-17
FY 2017-
18
FY 2018-
19 Total
FY 2016-
17
FY 2017-18
FY 2018-
19 Total
Strengthening & Augmentation of Existing Network
0.00 16.08 659.52 675.6 0.00 75.14 189.09 264.23 61.7 0.00 34.61 96.31
Expansion of Transmission Network
66.45 4.25 231.8 302.5 0.00 64.38 157.10 221.48 18.16 7.79 13.82 39.77
Plan for evacuation of power 0.00 0.00 149.79 149.79 0.00 13.86 53.37 67.23 0.00 0.00 16.65 16.65
IT application 0.00 20.01 17.56 37.57 0.00 5.76 5.86 11.62 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00
Reduction of Transmission losses 0.00 0.00 30.44 30.44 0.00 0.00 42.75 42.75 0.00 0.00 3.37 3.37
System reliability and efficiency improvement
179.14 156.29 18.77 354.2 44.86 0.00 2.98 47.84 0.00 0.00 2.09 2.09
Metering Plan 1.35 2.96 0.00 4.31 0.06 0.13 0.00 0.19 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00
Network Expansion 0.00 0.00 38.34 38.34 0.00 10.04 37.09 47.13 0.00 0.00 4.28 4.28
Grand Total 246.94 199.59 1146.22 1592.75 44.92 169.31 488.24 702.47 79.86 7.79 74.82 162.47
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2.4 Transmission Loss
2.4.1 AEGCL submitted that transmission losses are high because of congested network,
but there is reducing trend over the last few years. The actual transmission loss was
reduced from 7.96% in FY 2007-08 to 3.84% in FY 2014-15. AEGCL has estimated
the Transmission loss of 3.64% for FY 2015-16.
2.4.2 AEGCL has projected the Transmission Loss trajectory for the Control Period as
shown in the following Table:
Table 2-14: Transmission Loss for Control Period as submitted by AEGCL
Particulars FY 2016-17 FY 2017-18 FY 2018-19 Transmission Loss (%) 3.64% 3.50% 3.40%
2.5 Transmission Availability
2.5.1 AEGCL submitted that it has achieved the actual Transmission Availability of 99.04%
in FY 2014-15. It has estimated the availability of 99.14% for FY 2015-16.
2.5.2 AEGCL has projected the Transmission Availability for the Control Period as shown
in the following Table:
Table 2-15: Transmission Availability for Control Period as submitted by AEGCL
Particulars FY 2016-17 FY 2017-18 FY 2018-19 Transmission Availability (%) 99.45% 99.50% 99.50%
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3 Approval of Business Plan
3.1 Key Requirements of Business Plan
3.1.1 Regulation 6.3 of the MYT Regulations, 2015 specifies the various requirements of
Business Plan Petition as under:
“6.3 The business plan for transmission licensee shall be based on proposed
generation capacity addition and future load forecasts of the state and should
contain among other things the following: (i) future plans/ performance targets
of the company including efficiency improvement measures proposed to be
introduced (ii) plans for meeting reactive power requirements; (iii) plan for
reduction in transmission losses; (iv) plan for improvement in quality of
transmission service and reliability; (v) metering arrangements; (vi) Plan for
reduction in per MW transmission cost, (vii) financial statements (which
include balance sheet, profit and loss statement and cash flow statement)-
current and projected (at least for the period of control period duration) along
with basis of projections; (viii) any other new measure to be initiated by the
Licensee e.g. IT initiatives etc.”
3.1.2 During the scrutiny of the Petition, the Commission asked AEGCL to submit the
requisite details in line with MYT Regulations, 2015. After the discussion during the
Technical Validation Session and perusal of subsequent submissions made by
AEGCL, it is observed that AEGCL has not submitted the plan for reduction of per
MW transmission cost during the Control Period. In view of this, the Commission
directs AEGCL to submit its Plan for reduction of per MW transmission cost, as
a part of its MYT Petition for the Control Period.
3.1.3 Further, Regulation 9 of the MYT Regulations, 2015 specifies as under:
“9 Specific trajectory for certain variables
9.1 The Commission shall stipulate a trajectory while approving the Business
Plan for certain variables having regard to the reorganization, restructuring
and development of the electricity industry in the State.
9.2 Provided that the variables for which a trajectory may be stipulated
include, but are not limited to,
c) In case of Transmission Licensee:
Transmission losses, transmission system availability, etc.
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… … …
9.3 The trajectory stipulated by the Commission in the order on Business Plan
submitted by the applicant, shall be incorporated by the applicant in its
forecast of Aggregate Revenue Requirement and/or expected revenue from
tariff and charges under Regulation 8.” (emphasis added)
3.1.4 The specific trajectory for certain variables has been discussed in the subsequent
Sections.
3.2 Approval of Capital Investment Plan
3.2.1 As regards Capital Investment Plan, Regulation 6 of MYT Regulations, 2015
specifies as under:
“6.6 The Business Plan shall also include a capital investment plan, financing
plan (Loan and Grant) and physical targets. The capital investment plan shall
be project/scheme wise and for each scheme/project shall include:
a. Purpose of investment
b. Capital Structure;
c. Capitalization Schedule;
d. Financing Plan including identified sources of investment;
e. Details of physical parameters / targets;
f. Cost-benefit analysis and payback period;
g. Envisaged reduction in O&M cost/losses;
h. Ongoing projects that will spill into the year under review and new projects
(along with justification) that will commence but may be completed within or
beyond the control period.
6.7 Purpose of investment shall include:
… … …
ii. for a transmission licensee - power evacuation, system augmentation,
network expansion, replacement of assets, reduction in transmission losses,
improvement in transmission service and reliability of supply, reduction in per
MW transmission cost, IT related projects etc.
… … …
6.10 Capital investment plan shall incorporate list of schemes in order of
priority so as to enable the Commission to approve the schemes in that order
and in case lesser amount of capital expenditure is to be approved then the
schemes of lower priority could be disapproved.
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6.11 The generation company and licensee shall submit all information / data
required by the Commission for approval of the capital investment plan.”
3.2.2 During scrutiny of the Petition, the Commission asked AEGCL to submit the scheme-
wise details in the requisite format for various transmission works proposed during
the Control Period. It is also noted that AEGCL has proposed the Capital Investment
Plan in line with the 'Power for All' roadmap.
3.2.3 As regards the funding of capital structure, Regulation 32 of MYT Regulations, 2015
specifies as under:
“32 Debt-equity ratio
32.1 For a project declared under commercial operation on or after April 1,
2016, a normative debt:equity ratio of 70:30 would be considered as on COD.
If the equity actually deployed is more than 30% of the capital cost, equity in
excess of 30% shall be treated as normative loan for the Generating
Company, Transmission Licensee and Distribution Licensee.
Provided that where equity actually deployed is less than 30% of the capital
cost of the capitalised asset, the actual equity shall be considered for
determination of tariff:
Provided further that the equity invested in foreign currency shall be
designated in Indian rupees on the date of each investment.
Provided that any grant obtained for the execution of the project shall not be
considered as part of capital structure for the purpose of debt: equity ratio.
Explanation.- The premium, if any, raised by the Generating Company or the
Transmission Licensee or the Distribution Licensee, as the case may be,
while issuing share capital and investment of internal resources created out of
its free reserve, for the funding of the project, shall be reckoned as paid up
capital for the purpose of computing return on equity, provided such premium
amount and internal resources are actually utilised for meeting the capital
expenditure of the Generating Station or the transmission system or the
distribution system.
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32.2 In case of the Generating Company, Transmission Licensee, Distribution
Licensee and SLDC, if any fixed asset is capitalised on account of capital
expenditure prior to April 1, 2016, debt-equity ratio allowed by the
Commission for determination of tariff for the period ending March 31, 2016
shall be considered:
Provided that in case of retirement or replacement of the assets, the equity
capital approved as mentioned above, shall be reduced to the extent of 30%
(or actual equity component based on documentary evidence, if it is lower
than 30%) of the original cost of the retired or replaced asset.
32.3 Any expenditure incurred or projected to be incurred on or after April 1,
2016, as may be admitted by the Commission as additional capital
expenditure for determination of tariff, and renovation and modernisation
expenditure for life extension, shall be serviced in the manner specified in this
Regulation.”
3.2.4 The above said Regulation specifies the normative debt:quity ratio of 70:30 for
determination of tariff. In case actual equity is less than 30% of capital cost of the
capitalised asset, then actual equity shall be considered. Also, the Regulation
specifies that any grant obtained for the project shall not be considered as part of
capital structure for the purpose of debt: equity ratio, i.e., in other words, the
normative debt:equity ratio has to be considered, after reducing the amount of grant
funding.
3.2.5 AEGCL has proposed the funding of capital expenditure. The determination of tariff
including ARR component such as the interest, depreciation, and RoE are dependent
on the capitalisation, rather than the capital expenditure. The capitalisation are
allowed only after the asset is put to use, i.e., capitalised. Hence, the Commission
while provisionally approving the Capital Investment Plan, has also considered the
normative funding of estimated capitalised works, along with Capital expenditure.
3.2.6 Though AEGCL has not submitted the scheme-wise capitalisation in some cases, the
Commission has considered the scheme-wise capitalisation by considering the
amount in the year in which the all capital expenditure is incurred and scheme is
projected to be completed, i.e., put to use.
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3.2.7 The Commission has computed normative funding of estimated capitalised works as
per the provisions of MYT Regulations, 2015, which can be considered as input for
the determination of Tariff. The Commission has provisionally approved the Grant for
each project as proposed by AEGCL The grant considered against each project has
been excluded for the purpose of debt:equity ratio. The Commission has considered
the actual equity proposed by AEGCL subject to maximum of 30% of estimated
capital cost of the project, after reducing the amount funded by grants. Further, in
many cases, the equity considered by AEGCL is much higher than the normative
30% of capitalisation, after reducing the grant component. However, the Commission
has restricted the equity component to maximum of 30% of amount of capitalised
works, after reducing the grant component. The balance amount has been
provisionally approved as funded by loans.
3.2.8 The Commission's analysis and ruling on the scheme-wise Capital Investment Plan
proposed by AEGCL in its Business Plan Petition are discussed in subsequent
sections as under:
3.2.9 Strengthening and Augmentation of Existing Network
3.2.9.1 The Commission notes that AEGCL has considered network strengthening projects
planned by Ministry of Power, GOI in 2009 under AEGCL Plan. However, AEGCL
does not have any clarity regarding the funding for these projects. AEGCL has
considered the projects under NERPSIP and projects planned by AEGCL.
3.2.9.2 The Commission scrutinised the details of transmission schemes submitted by
AEGCL. The Commission notes that AEGCL has considered four (4) On-going
schemes of total cost of Rs. 205.69 Crore to get completed during the Control
Period. Such schemes include 220/132 KV Sonapur Sub-station (Rs. 16.95 Crore),
LILO of 220 kV Samaguri – Sarusajai at Sonapur (Rs. 4.12 Crore), LILO of
Chandrapur – Narengi-Kahilipara at Sonapur (Rs. 3.56 Crore), and Rangia –
Salakathi 220 kV D/C line (Rs. 37.07 Crore). AEGCL has proposed to incur
expenditure of Rs 61.70 Crore for these schemes during FY 2016-17. Accordingly,
the Commission has provisionally considered the Capital Investment for these on-
going schemes for FY 2016-17.
3.2.9.3 As regards the new System Strengthening and Augmentation projects, during the
technical discussions, AEGCL submitted that the work related to Makum
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220/132/33 kV Sub-station (2 x 100 MVA and 2 x 40 MVA) along with associated
transmission lines will be executed in the 13th Plan period and will be up-graded to
400 kV level if Margherita Generation (1 x 660 MW) is connected to the network.
The Commission notes that APGCL in its Business Plan Petition has considered
the commissioning of Margherita Generating Station beyond the Control Period. In
view of this, the Commission has not considered the capital investment related to
schemes of Makum Sub-station and associated transmission lines for the present
Control Period.
3.2.9.4 Further, AEGCL intimated that Central Transmission Utility is planning to
commission a 400 kV Sub-station at Lakhimpur District. Hence, the commissioning
of 220/132 kV Silapathar Sub-station along with associated transmission lines
would have to be deferred for implementation. In view of this, the Commission has
not considered the Capital Investment for such schemes for the present Control
Period.
3.2.9.5 As regards transformer capacity augmentation, the Commission notes that AEGCL
has proposed the requirement of new transformers of capacity 25 MVA. However,
during the technical discussions, AEGCL submitted that AEGCL will utilise the
existing transformers of 25 MVA, which would be available after the augmentation
of such existing 25 MVA transformers to 40 MVA/50 MVA transformers. Hence,
there will be requirement of transformers of higher capacity only and no
requirement for new transformers of capacity 25 MVA is to be considered. The
Commission has found this approach of AEGCL to be cost effective and
accordingly considered the revised cost of schemes where 25 MVA transformers
were proposed.
3.2.9.6 AEGCL submitted the target year of completion against each scheme. The
Commission notes that for some schemes, AEGCL has proposed the capital
investment even during the year immediately after the proposed completion year.
Therefore, for all the schemes, the Commission has considered the year when all
investment is completed as the completion year for the project.
3.2.9.7 AEGCL submitted during the various technical discussions after submission of
Business Plan, that considering the priority of the works, some schemes may be
required to be advanced or postponed. For example, Srikona (2X25 MVA to 2X40
MVA) and Sarusajai (3X100 MVA to 2X160 MVA) are advanced to FY 2016-17.
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The same is provisionally approved accordingly.
3.2.9.8 As regards the funding of this capital expenditure, the Commission notes that for
new projects, AEGCL has considered the funding from ADB/JICA & Equity. The
Commission has provisionally approved the funding of capital expenditure as
proposed by AEGCL.
3.2.9.9 Accordingly, the Commission has provisionally approved the capital investment and
its funding for Strengthening and Augmentation of Existing projects for the Control
Period as shown in the following Table:
Table 3-1: Capital Investment and its funding for Strengthening and Augmentation of Existing Network as provisionally approved by the Commission (Rs. Crore)
Particulars FY 2016-17 FY 2017-18 FY 2018-19 Total
Capital Expenditure
On-going schemes 61.70 0.00 0.00 61.70
New Schemes 16.75 68.25 593.70 678.70
Total 78.45 68.25 593.70 740.40
Funding Pattern –On-going schemes
Grant 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00
Equity 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00
Loan 61.70 0.00 0.00 61.70
Total 61.70 0.00 0.00 61.70
Funding Pattern – New Schemes
Grant 13.06 19.28 430.25 462.59
Equity 3.35 47.63 133.73 184.71
Loan 0.34 1.34 29.72 31.40
Total 16.75 68.25 593.70 678.70
3.2.9.10 As regards the funding of capitalised works, the Commission has provisionally
considered the grant from Government of Assam (GoA) as proposed by AEGCL.
Further, the Commission has considered normative funding of capitalised works as
discussed in para 3.2.7 of this Order. Considering the fact that this Business Plan
will act as basis for MYT, the Commission has provisionally approved the
capitalisation and funding of the capitalised works as shown in the following Table:
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Table 3-2: Capitalisation and funding of capitalised works for Strengthening and Augmentation of Existing Network as provisionally approved by the Commission (Rs. Crore)
Particulars FY 2016-17 FY 2017-18 FY 2018-19 Total
Capitalisation
On-going schemes 61.70 0.00 0.00 61.70
New Schemes 0.00 0.00 21.86 21.86
Total 61.70 0.00 21.86 83.56
Funding Pattern –On-going schemes
Grant 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00
Equity 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00
Loan 61.70 0.00 0.00 61.70
Total 61.70 0.00 0.00 61.70
Funding Pattern – New Schemes
Grant 0.00 0.00 17.86 17.86
Equity 0.00 0.00 1.20 1.20
Loan 0.00 0.00 2.80 2.80
Total 0.00 0.00 21.86 21.86
3.2.10 Expansion of Transmission Network (Existing)
3.2.10.1 During the scrutiny of the Petition, the Commission observed that AEGCL has
proposed schemes under two heads, viz., Expansion of transmission network and
Network expansion. In reply to the query regarding any duplication of transmission
schemes under these two heads, AEGCL submitted that in Expansion of
Transmission network, it has considered the schemes towards the expansion of
existing network, however, new network expansion has been proposed under the
other head.
3.2.10.2 The Commission scrutinised the details of transmission schemes submitted by
AEGCL under expansion of transmission network. The Commission observes that
AEGCL has considered 17 Nos. of On-going schemes with total capital investment
of Rs. 96.65 Crore in the Control Period. Out of total 17 Nos. of schemes, 6
schemes are related to Sub-station amounting to Rs. 29.47 Crore and 11 schemes
are associated with Transmission lines amounting to Rs. 67.18 Crore. AEGCL has
proposed to complete these schemes during the Control Period. The Commission
has provisionally approved the Capital Investment proposed against such On-going
schemes as submitted by AEGCL.
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3.2.10.3 As regards new schemes proposed during the Control Period, the Commission
notes that AEGCL has proposed schemes under the 2nd Tranche of NERPSIP and
proposed schemes for new load centres as per 'Power for All' roadmap. For sub-
station related schemes where the transformer of 25 MVA has been proposed, the
Commission has provisionally considered the revised cost of schemes as discussed
in earlier section. During the various technical discussions with AEGCL, it was
observed that the proposed transmission schemes will be delayed considering the
execution of On-going schemes and actual capital expenditure for FY 2015-16. The
Commission has provisionally approved the revised phasing of capital expenditure
based on the technical discussions with AEGCL.
3.2.10.4 As regards the funding of this capital expenditure, the Commission notes that for
new projects, AEGCL has considered a part of funding from ADB/JICA. The
Commission has provisionally approved the funding of Capital Expenditure as
proposed by AEGCL.
3.2.10.5 In view of the above, the Commission has provisionally approved the Capital
investment and its funding for expansion of transmission network for the Control
Period as shown in the following Table:
Table 3-3: Capital Investment and its funding for Expansion of Transmission Network as provisionally approved by the Commission (Rs. Crore)
Particulars FY 2016-17 FY 2017-18 FY 2018-19 Total
Capital Expenditure
On-going schemes 84.61 12.04 0.00 96.65
New Schemes 0.00 28.22 230.04 258.26
Total 84.61 40.26 230.04 354.91
Funding Pattern –On-going schemes
Grant 66.45 4.25 0.00 70.70
Equity 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00
Loan 18.16 7.79 0.00 25.95
Total 84.61 12.04 0.00 96.65
Funding Pattern – New Schemes
Grant 0.00 15.96 134.69 150.64
Equity 0.00 11.54 87.59 99.13
Loan 0.00 0.72 7.76 8.49
Total 0.00 28.22 230.04 258.26
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3.2.10.6 As regards the target year of completion, the Commission notes that for some
schemes, AEGCL has proposed the investment in FY 2019-20, which is after the
proposed projected completion year of FY 2018-19. For such schemes, the
Commission has considered the target year of completion as FY 2019-20.
3.2.10.7 Since, all new projects will be completed in FY 2019-20, which is beyond the
Control Period, the Commission has not considered any capitalisation for such new
projects during the Control Period. Accordingly, the funding of capitalised works has
not been considered.
3.2.10.8 For on-going projects, the Commission has considered normative funding of
capitalised works as discussed in para 3.2.7 of this Order. The capitalisation and
funding of capitalised works is as shown in the following Table:
Table 3-4: Capitalisation and funding of capitalised works for Expansion of Transmission Network as provisionally approved by the Commission (Rs. Crore)
Particulars FY 2016-17 FY 2017-18 FY 2018-19 Total
Capitalisation
On-going schemes 103.01 61.52 10.73 175.26
New Schemes 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00
Total 103.01 61.52 10.73 175.26
Funding Pattern –On-going schemes
Grant 32.66 33.79 4.25 70.70
Equity 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00
Loan 70.35 27.73 6.48 104.56
Total 103.01 61.52 10.73 175.26
Funding Pattern – New Schemes
Grant 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00
Equity 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00
Loan 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00
Total 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00
3.2.11 Plan for Evacuation of Power
3.2.11.1 AEGCL has proposed transmission schemes with total investment of Rs. 594.84
Crore, out of which Rs. 233.67 Crore has been proposed during the Control Period.
The schemes are proposed for evacuation of power from LKHEP of APGCL and
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CTU Rangia Sub-station. The Commission notes that no On-going schemes have
been considered under this Plan for evacuation of Power.
3.2.11.2 During the technical discussions, AEGCL intimated that the 400/220 kV Rangia
sub-station (2 x 500 MVA) will be executed by Central Transmission Utility (CTU)
now, under Tariff Based Competitive Bidding (TBCB) process and the process is
going on. In that sub-station, CTU will provide four (4) bays of 220 kV to AEGCL for
evacuation of power. In view of this, AEGCL has dropped the commissioning of
400/200 kV, 2 x 500 MVA transformers. Accordingly, the Commission has not
considered the scheme of 2x500 MVA, 400/220kV Transformers at CTU’s proposed
Rangia (PGCIL) Substation.
3.2.11.3 As regards the evacuation of power from LKHEP, AEGCL has considered the
completion of evacuation system of LKHEP in 36 months from Zero date. The
Commission notes that APGCL in its Business Plan has revised the Zero date for
LKHEP as September, 2016. The phasing of capital expenditure of such schemes
would be revised considering the revised timelines proposed by APGCL for
commissioning of LKHEP. Accordingly, the Commission has provisionally approved
the phasing of capital expenditure of such schemes as per revised timelines based
on technical discussions with AEGCL.
3.2.11.4 As regards the funding of this capital expenditure, AEGCL submitted that ADB
funds will be available by mid of FY 2017-18. The Commission has provisionally
approved the funding of works as proposed by AEGCL for the Control Period.
3.2.11.5 In view of the above, the Capital Investment and its funding provisionally approved
by the Commission for evacuation of power for the Control Period is shown in the
following Table:
Table 3-5: Capital Investment for evacuation of power as provisionally approved by the Commission (Rs. Crore)
Particulars FY 2016-17 FY 2017-18 FY 2018-19 Total
Capital Expenditure 0.00 5.52 64.91 70.43
Funding Pattern
Grant 0.00 3.22 38.94 42.15
Equity 0.00 1.95 21.64 23.59
Loan 0.00 0.36 4.33 4.69
Total 0.00 5.52 64.91 70.43
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3.2.11.6 As regards the capitalisation, the Commission notes that all projects proposed for
evacuation of power will be completed beyond the Control Period. Accordingly, the
Commission has not considered any capitalisation for new projects.
3.2.12 IT Application
3.2.12.1 As regards the IT Application schemes, AEGCL has proposed total capital
investment of Rs. 39.04 Crore for new projects, out of which Rs. 35.13 Crore has
been proposed during the Control Period. The new project includes the
replacement of ground wire by OPGW for total length of 1531.5 km.
3.2.12.2 The Commission notes that AEGCL has also considered On-going capital
investment schemes of Rs. 14.05 Crore during the Control Period, for renovation of
Power Line Carrier Communication system and protection software for Relay
database management. AEGCL has proposed the completion of these schemes by
FY 2017-18. The Commission has provisionally approved the capital expenditure
and the funding of such On-going schemes as submitted by AEGCL during the
Control Period.
3.2.12.3 As regards the new schemes for replacement of ground wire by OPGW for total
length of 1531.5 km, the Commission notes that AEGCL has proposed 13 links for
OPGW connecting radial and trunk line. The Commission has perused the benefits
of schemes submitted by AEGCL.
3.2.12.4 As regards the funding of this capital expenditure, the Commission notes that for
new projects, AEGCL has considered funding from ADB/JICA. The Commission
has provisionally approved the funding of capital expenditure as proposed by
AEGCL.
3.2.12.5 In view of the above, the Commission has provisionally considered the capital
investment and its funding for IT Application for the Control Period as shown in the
following Table:
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Table 3-6: Capital Investment and its funding for IT Application as provisionally approved by the Commission (Rs. Crore)
Particulars FY 2016-17 FY 2017-18 FY 2018-19 Total
Capital Expenditure
On-going schemes 0.00 10.15 3.90 14.05
New Schemes 0.00 15.62 19.52 35.13
Total 0.00 25.77 23.42 49.18
Funding Pattern –On-going schemes
Grant 0.00 9.08 3.90 12.98
Equity 0.00 1.07 0.00 1.07
Loan 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00
Total 0.00 10.15 3.90 14.05
Funding Pattern – New Schemes
Grant 0.00 10.93 13.66 24.59
Equity 0.00 4.68 5.86 10.54
Loan 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00
Total 0.00 15.62 19.52 35.13
3.2.12.6 As regards the target year of completion, the Commission notes that for new
projects, AEGCL has proposed the investment in FY 2019-20, which is after the
projected completion year of FY 2018-19. For such schemes, the Commission has
considered the target year of completion as FY 2019-20. Since, new project will be
completed in FY 2019-20, which is beyond the Control Period, the Commission has
not considered any capitalisation for such new projects during the Control Period.
3.2.12.7 As regards the funding of capitalised works, the funding has not been considered
for new projects. For On-going projects, the Commission has considered normative
funding of capitalised works as discussed in para 3.2.7 of this Order. The
capitalisation and funding of capitalised works for IT Application is as shown in the
following Table:
Table 3-7: Capitalisation and Funding of capitalised works for IT Application as provisionally approved by the Commission (Rs. Crore)
Particulars FY 2016-17 FY 2017-18 FY 2018-19 Total
Capitalisation
On-going schemes 0.00 1.06 12.99 14.05
New Schemes 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00
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Particulars FY 2016-17 FY 2017-18 FY 2018-19 Total
Total 0.00 1.06 12.99 14.05
Funding Pattern –On-going schemes
Grant 0.00 1.00 11.98 12.98
Equity 0.00 0.02 0.30 0.32
Loan 0.00 0.04 0.71 0.75
Total 0.00 1.06 12.99 14.05
Funding Pattern – New Schemes
Grant 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00
Equity 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00
Loan 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00
Total 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00
3.2.13 Reduction of Transmission Losses
3.2.13.1 As regards the reduction of transmission losses, AEGCL has projected new capital
investment of Rs. 83.71 Crore, out of which investment amounting to Rs. 76.56
Crore is proposed in the Control Period, entirely in FY 2018-19.
3.2.13.2 The Commission notes that no on-going schemes have been considered for
reduction of transmission losses. In the proposed new schemes, AEGCL has
considered the replacement of existing lines with low loss HTLS conductors. The
proposed replacement has been considered for the following transmission lines:
a) Sonabil – Depota 132kV S/C line
b) LTPS – Mariani 132 kV S/C line
c) BTPS - Dhaligaon 132kV D/C line
d) Kukurmara – Sarusajai 220kV D/C line
3.2.13.3 As regards Sonabil – Depota 132kV S/C line, the Commission notes that AEGCL
has proposed to replace the existing ACSR conductor by new generation ACCC
HTLS conductors, which can reduce the loss by around 40% as compared to the
existing conductor and increase the power carrying capacity. It is noted that the
demand of associated substations is nearly 109 MW as against the existing
capacity of 60 MW. AEGCL has proposed this option instead of proposing
additional 132 kV line because of non-availability of corridor. The Commission finds
the approach adopted by AEGCL justified and has provisionally considered the
capital investment against this scheme.
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3.2.13.4 The Commission notes that BTPS - Dhaligaon 132kV D/C line can carry maximum
power of 65 MW per circuit, which leads to 40 MW to 50 MW load shedding in
Lower Assam. Hence, AEGCL has proposed the scheme to increase the power
carrying capacity of the line. Further, AEGCL also submitted that the Kukurmara –
Sarusajai 220 kV D/C line is treated as the main artery to Guwahati City. Presently,
average loading of both the circuits is about 70%. AEGCL has proposed the
scheme to eliminate the issue of system security and to reduce line loss.
3.2.13.5 The Commission finds the schemes proposed by AEGCL for reduction of
transmission losses justified. In view of this, the Commission has provisionally
approved the capital investment and its funding for reduction of transmission losses
for the Control Period as shown in the following Table:
Table 3-8: Capital Investment and its funding for Reduction of transmission losses as provisionally approved by the Commission (Rs. Crore)
Particulars FY 2016-17 FY 2017-18 FY 2018-19 Total
Capital Expenditure 0.00 0.00 76.56 76.56
Funding Pattern
Grant 0.00 0.00 30.44 30.44
Equity 0.00 0.00 42.75 42.75
Loan 0.00 0.00 3.37 3.37
Total 0.00 0.00 76.56 76.56
3.2.13.6 As regards the target year of completion, the Commission notes that AEGCL has
proposed the investment of Rs. 7.14 Crore in FY 2019-20, which is after the
projected completion year of FY 2018-19. For such schemes, the Commission has
provisionally approved the target year of completion as FY 2019-20.
3.2.13.7 Since, projects for reduction in transmission losses will be completed in FY 2019-
20, which is beyond the Control Period, the Commission has not considered any
capitalisation and funding of capitalised works for such projects during the Control
Period.
3.2.14 System Reliability and Efficiency Improvement
3.2.14.1 As regards System Reliability and Efficiency Improvement, AEGCL has proposed
capital investment towards up-gradation and renovation works of existing
equipments to improve the reliability and ensure efficient operations.
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3.2.14.2 The Commission notes that AEGCL has considered capital investment of Rs.
380.29 Crore for five (5) on-going schemes in FY 2016-17 and FY 2017-18. These
schemes are proposed for replacement of old and obsolete switchgear equipment
of existing 45 numbers EHV Substations (Rs. 80.13 Crore), Up-gradation of existing
Control and Protection system to IEC 61850 based system (Rs. 193.67 Crore),
Procurement of Diagnostic Tools (Rs. 29.68 Crore), Strengthening of existing
switching scheme and earthing system (Rs. 16.30 Crore), Redundancy in station
auxiliary systems, and Retrofitting of Nitrogen Fire Fighting System for existing
transformers (Rs. 60.51 Crore). AEGCL has proposed the completion of these
schemes in FY 2017-18. The Commission has provisionally approved the capital
investment and its funding for such On-going schemes as proposed by AEGCL in
FY 2016-17 and FY 2017-18.
3.2.14.3 The Commission notes that AEGCL has proposed a new scheme of Rs. 26.49
Crore for procurement of Emergency Restoration System tower at four locations,
viz., Bongaigaon, Tezpur, Tinsukia and Silchar. AEGCL submitted that it has found
some sabotage of transmission towers like theft of tower members, digging near
tower base, etc., which cause the towers to collapse. Normal restoration of
collapsed tower takes more than a week. If the line is critical in nature, then the
area fed by the line is plunged in complete darkness. AEGCL has proposed
Emergency Restoration System to restore collapsed tower within 48 hours. Further,
the Commission directs AEGCL to take efforts to prevent sabotage of transmission
towers. The Commission directs AEGCL to submit actions taken and future plan to
prevent such sabotage of transmission towers, in its MYT Petition.
3.2.14.4 The Commission finds the scheme proposed by AEGCL justified. In view of above,
the Commission has provisionally approved the capital investment and its funding
for System Reliability and Efficiency Improvement for the Control Period as shown
in the following Table:
Table 3-9: Capital Investment and its funding for System Reliability and Efficiency Improvement as provisionally approved by the Commission (Rs. Crore)
Particulars FY 2016-17 FY 2017-18 FY 2018-19 Total
Capital Expenditure
On-going schemes 224.00 156.29 0.00 380.29
New Schemes 0.00 0.00 23.84 23.84
Total 224.00 156.29 23.84 404.13
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Particulars FY 2016-17 FY 2017-18 FY 2018-19 Total
Funding Pattern –On-going schemes
Grant 179.14 156.29 0.00 335.43
Equity 44.86 0.00 0.00 44.86
Loan 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00
Total 224.00 156.29 0.00 380.29
Funding Pattern – New Schemes
Grant 0.00 0.00 18.77 18.77
Equity 0.00 0.00 2.99 2.99
Loan 0.00 0.00 2.09 2.09
Total 0.00 0.00 23.84 23.84
3.2.14.5 As regards the target year of completion, the Commission notes that for new
projects, AEGCL has proposed the investment of Rs. 2.65 Crore in FY 2019-20
after the projected completion year of FY 2018-19. For such projects, the
Commission has provisionally considered the target year of completion as FY 2019-
20. Since, projects will be completed in FY 2019-20, which is beyond the Control
Period, the Commission has not considered any capitalisation and funding of any
capitalised works during the Control Period.
3.2.14.6 As regards the funding of capitalised works for on-going projects, the Commission
has considered normative funding of capitalised works as discussed in para 3.2.7 of
this Order. The capitalisation and funding of capitalised works for System reliability
and efficiency improvement projects as provisionally approved by the Commission
is shown in the following Table:
Table 3-10: Capitalisation and funding of capitalised works for System Reliability and Efficiency Improvement as provisionally approved by the Commission (Rs. Crore)
Particulars FY 2016-17 FY 2017-18 FY 2018-19 Total
Capitalisation
On-going schemes 0.00 380.29 0.00 380.29
New Schemes 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00
Total 0.00 380.29 0.00 380.29
Funding Pattern –On-going schemes
Grant 0.00 335.43 0.00 335.43
Equity 0.00 13.46 0.00 13.46
Loan 0.00 31.40 0.00 31.40
Total 0.00 380.29 0.00 380.29
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Particulars FY 2016-17 FY 2017-18 FY 2018-19 Total
Funding Pattern – New Schemes
Grant 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00
Equity 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00
Loan 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00
Total 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00
3.2.15 Metering Plan
3.2.15.1 As regards Metering Plan, AEGCL has proposed total capital investment of Rs 4.69
Crore for procurement of ABT compliant meters at 45 locations. The whole project
is estimated to be completed by FY 2017-18.
3.2.15.2 The Commission notes that AEGCL has proposed to replace the existing meters by
ABT compliant meters at 45 locations in view of up gradation of Control and
Protection System to IEC 61850 compliant numerical relays and local automation.
AEGCL submitted that it has proposed online data transfer system, to bring the
meters readings in a simplified manner from the client server to main server to be
installed at SLDC, Kahilipara, mostly using optical fibre network and GPS modem
wherever optic fibre communications are not available.
3.2.15.3 The Commission finds the scheme proposed by AEGCL justified and accordingly,
the Commission has provisionally approved the capital expenditure and its funding
as submitted by AEGCL as shown in the following Table:
Table 3-11: Capital Investment and its funding for Metering Plan as provisionally approved by the Commission (Rs. Crore)
Particulars FY 2016-17 FY 2017-18 FY 2018-19 Total
Capital Expenditure 1.41 3.28 0.00 4.69
Funding Pattern
Grant 1.35 3.15 0.00 4.50
Equity 0.06 0.13 0.00 0.19
Loan 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00
Total 1.41 3.28 0.00 4.69
3.2.15.4 As regards the funding of capitalised works, the Commission has considered
normative funding of capitalised works as discussed in para 3.2.7 of this Order. The
capitalisation and funding of capitalised works as provisionally approved by the
Commission is shown in the following table:
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Table 3-12: Capitalisation and funding of capitalised works for Metering Plan as provisionally approved by the Commission (Rs. Crore)
Particulars FY 2016-17 FY 2017-18 FY 2018-19 Total
Capitalisation 0.00 4.69 0.00 4.69
Funding Pattern for Capitalised works
Grant 0.00 4.50 0.00 4.50
Equity 0.00 0.06 0.00 0.06
Loan 0.00 0.13 0.00 0.13
Total 0.00 4.69 0.00 4.69
3.2.16 Network Expansion
3.2.16.1 As regards Network Expansion, AEGCL has proposed total capital investment of
Rs. 152.24 Crore, out of which capital investment of Rs. 89.75 Crore has been
proposed during the Control Period. AEGCL has not considered any On-going
scheme under Network Expansion.
3.2.16.2 The Commission notes that AEGCL has proposed 10 schemes for requirement of
132 kV bay amounting to Rs. 18.98 Crore in FY 2018-19 and Rs. 4.75 Crore in FY
2019-20, which is beyond the Control Period. However, AEGCL has proposed the
completion in FY 2018-19 for such schemes. The Commission has considered the
completion of such schemes by FY 2019-20, which is beyond the Control Period.
Hence, no capitalisation against such scheme is considered by the Commission.
3.2.16.3 The Commission notes that AEGCL has proposed four (4) schemes for
commissioning of new transmission lines, viz., Nagaon – Baghjap 132kV D/C line,
Moran-Sibsagar 132kV D/C line, 2nd Circuit stringing of Samaguri – Nagaon 132 kV
S/C line on D/C Tower and 2nd Circuit stringing of BTPS -Kokrajhar – Bilasipara –
Gauripur 132kV S/C line on D/C Tower. During the technical discussions, AEGCL
submitted the revised priority of these lines wherein it has revised the phasing of
capital expenditure of Nagaon – Baghjap 132kV D/C line and Moran-Sibsagar
132kV D/C line. These two lines are proposed to be completed by FY 2019-20.
Accordingly, the Commission has provisionally approved the revised capital
expenditure for these two lines. AEGCL has proposed the completion of other two
lines by FY 2018-19. However, it has also proposed capital expenditure of Rs. 5.07
Crore for such two lines in FY 2019-20. Hence, the Commission has provisionally
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approved the completion of these two lines by FY 2019-20.
3.2.16.4 In view of the above, the capital investment and its funding for Network Expansion
for the Control Period is as shown in the following Table:
Table 3-13: Capital Investment and its funding for Network Expansion as provisionally approved by the Commission (Rs. Crore)
Particulars FY 2016-17 FY 2017-18 FY 2018-19 Total
Capital Expenditure 0.00 8.09 64.10 72.19
Funding Pattern
Grant 0.00 0.97 28.57 29.54
Equity 0.00 7.01 32.34 39.35
Loan 0.00 0.11 3.19 3.30
Total 0.00 8.09 64.10 72.19
3.2.16.5 The Commission notes that projects proposed by AEGCL for network expansion
will be completed in FY 2019-20 (12 projects) and FY 2020-21 (2 Projects) beyond
the Control Period. Hence, the Commission has not considered any capitalisation
for such projects during the Control Period.
3.2.17 Reactive Power Management
3.2.17.1 As regards reactive power management, the Commission notes that AEGCL has
proposed shunt reactors for bus in order to reduce high voltages at 400 kV level.
AEGCL submitted that it has no such plan for reactive power management except
at 220 kV and 400 kV system. In view of this, the Commission opines that AEGCL
may submit its requirement for capital investment, if any, for reactive power
management as part of its MYT Petition.
3.2.18 Summary of Capital Expenditure and Capitalisation
3.2.18.1 The total Capital Investment proposed by APGCL and provisionally approved by the
Commission for the Control Period is summarised in the following Table:
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Table 3-14: Capital Expenditure for AEGCL for Control Period as provisionally approved by the Commission (Rs. Crore)
Particulars AEGCL’s Petition Approved in this Order
FY 2016-17 FY 2017-18 FY 2018-19 Total FY 2016-17 FY 2017-18 FY 2018-19 Total
On-going Schemes
Strengthening & Augmentation of Existing Network
61.70 0.00 0.00 61.70 61.70 0.00 0.00 61.70
Expansion of Transmission Network
84.61 12.04 0.00 96.65 84.61 12.04 0.00 96.65
IT Application 0.00 10.15 3.90 14.05 0.00 10.15 3.90 14.05
System Reliability and Efficiency Improvement
224.00 156.29 0.00 380.29 224.00 156.29 0.00 380.29
Sub-total – On-going schemes 370.31 178.48 3.90 552.69 370.31 178.48 3.90 552.69
New Schemes
Strengthening & Augmentation of Existing Network
0.00 91.22 883.22 974.43 16.75 68.25 593.70 678.70
Expansion of Transmission Network
0.00 64.38 402.72 464.11 0.00 28.22 230.04 258.26
Plan for evacuation of power 0.00 13.86 219.81 233.67 0.00 5.52 64.91 70.43
IT application 0.00 15.62 19.52 35.13 0.00 15.62 19.52 35.13
Reduction of Transmission losses 0.00 0.00 76.56 76.56 0.00 0.00 76.56 76.56
System reliability and efficiency improvement
0.00 0.00 23.84 23.84 0.00 0.00 23.84 23.84
Metering Plan 1.41 3.28 0.00 4.69 1.41 3.28 0.00 4.69
Network Expansion 0.00 10.04 79.71 89.75 0.00 8.09 64.10 72.19
Sub-total – New Schemes 1.41 198.39 1705.39 1905.19 18.16 128.98 1072.67 1219.81
Grand Total 371.72 376.87 1709.28 2457.88 388.47 307.46 1076.57 1772.50
3.2.18.2 The funding of Capital Expenditure provisionally approved by the Commission for the Control Period is summarised in the following
Table:
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Table 3-15: Funding of Capital Expenditure for AEGCL for Control Period as provisionally approved by the Commission (Rs. Crore)
Particulars
Grant Equity Loan
FY 2016-17
FY 2017-18
FY 2018-
19
Total FY
2016-17
FY 2017-
18
FY 2018-
19
Total FY
2016-17
FY 2017-
18
FY 2018-
19
Total
On-going Schemes
Strengthening & Augmentation of Existing Network
0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 61.70 0.00 0.00 61.70
Expansion of Transmission Network
66.45 4.25 0.00 66.45 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 18.16 7.79 0.00 25.95
IT Application 0.00 9.08 3.90 12.98 0.00 1.07 0.00 1.07 0.00 0.00 0.00
System Reliability and Efficiency Improvement
179.14 156.29 0.00 335.43 44.86 0.00 0.00 44.86 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00
Sub-total 245.59 169.62 3.9 414.86 44.86 1.07 0 45.93 79.86 7.79 0 87.65
New Schemes
Strengthening & Augmentation of Existing Network
13.06 19.28 430.25 462.59 3.35 47.63 133.73 184.71 0.34 1.34 29.72 31.40
Expansion of Transmission Network
0.00 15.96 134.69 150.64 0.00 11.54 87.59 99.13 0.00 0.72 7.76 8.49
Plan for Evacuation of Power 0.00 3.22 38.94 42.15 0.00 1.95 21.64 23.59 0.00 0.36 4.33 4.69
IT Application 0.00 10.93 13.66 24.59 0.00 4.68 5.86 10.54 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00
Reduction of Transmission Losses
0.00 0.00 30.44 30.44 0.00 0.00 42.75 42.75 0.00 0.00 3.37 3.37
System Reliability and Efficiency Improvement
0.00 0.00 18.77 18.77 0.00 0.00 2.99 2.99 0.00 0.00 2.09 2.09
Metering Plan 1.35 3.15 0.00 4.50 0.06 0.13 0.00 0.19 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00
Network Expansion 0.00 0.97 28.57 29.54 0.00 7.01 32.34 39.35 0.00 0.11 3.19 3.30
Sub-total 14.41 53.51 695.32 763.22 3.41 72.94 326.9 403.25 0.34 2.53 50.46 53.34
Grand Total 260.00 223.13 699.22 1,178.08 48.27 74.01 326.90 449.18 80.20 10.32 50.46 140.99
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3.2.18.3 Similarly, the capitalisation and funding of capitalised works as provisionally approved by the Commission is shown in the following
table:
Table 3-16: Capitalisation and funding of capitalised works for AEGCL as provisionally approved by the Commission (Rs. Crore)
Particulars
Capitalisation Funding of Capitalised Works
Grant Equity Loan
FY 2016-
17
FY 2017-
18
FY 2018-
19
Total FY 2016-
17
FY 2017-
18
FY 2018-
19
Total FY 2016-
17
FY 2017-
18
FY 2018-
19
Total FY 2016-
17
FY 2017-
18
FY 2018-
19
Total
On-going Schemes
Strengthening & Augmentation of Existing Network
61.70 0.00 0.00 61.70 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 61.70 0.00 0.00 61.70
Expansion of Transmission Network
103.01 61.52 10.73 175.26 32.66 33.79 4.25 70.70 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 70.35 27.73 6.48 104.56
IT Application 0.00 1.06 12.99 14.05 0.00 1.00 11.98 12.98 0.00 0.02 0.30 0.32 0.00 0.04 0.71 0.75
System Reliability and Efficiency Improvement
0.00 380.29 0.00 380.29 0.00 335.43 0.00 335.43 0.00 13.46 0.00 13.46 0.00 31.40 0.00 31.40
Sub-total 164.71 442.87 23.72 631.3 32.66 370.22 16.23 419.11 0.00 13.48 0.3 13.78 132.05 59.17 7.19 198.41
New Schemes
Strengthening & Augmentation of Existing Network
0.00 0.00 21.86 21.86 0.00 0.00 17.86 17.86 0.00 0.00 1.20 1.20 0.00 0.00 2.80 2.80
Expansion of Transmission Network
0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00
Plan for Evacuation of Power
0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00
IT Application 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00
Reduction of Transmission Losses
0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00
System Reliability and Efficiency Improvement
0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00
Metering Plan 0.00 4.69 0.00 4.69 0.00 4.50 0.00 4.50 0.00 0.06 0.00 0.06 0.00 0.13 0.00 0.13
Network Expansion 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00
Sub-total 0.00 4.69 21.86 26.55 0.00 4.50 17.86 22.36 0.00 0.06 1.20 1.26 0.00 0.13 2.80 2.93
Grand Total 164.71 447.56 45.58 657.85 32.66 374.72 34.09 441.47 0.00 13.54 1.50 15.04 132.05 59.30 9.99 201.34
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3.2.18.4 The list of schemes along with details of capital expenditure and funding pattern
provisionally approved by the Commission is appended as Annexure 2 to this
Order.
3.2.18.5 AEGCL has not proposed any investment during the Control Period specific for
SLDC. Hence, the Commission has not considered the same in its approval.
3.2.18.6 The Commission in-principle approves the provisional Capital Investment against
new schemes for the Control Period, as detailed above. AEGCL may re-asses the
timelines and priorities of various schemes. The Commission directs AEGCL to
submit the revised Capital Expenditure and Capitalisation in its MYT Petition, if
considered necessary, based on updated status and the tie-up of funds for
undertaking the capital expenditure. The Commission will approve the revised
Capital Expenditure for such schemes in the MYT Order for the Control Period
based on submissions made by AEGCL and justification made therein. Further, the
Commission directs AEGCL to separately project the capitalisation for each year of
the Control Period based on the Capital Works in Progress, capital expenditure
proposed to be undertaken during the year, and the schemes proposed to achieve
completion during each year, along with its MYT Petition.
3.2.18.7 The Commission further directs AEGCL to take prior approval of the Commission in
case of any addition and/or deletion of schemes or any change in funding pattern of
schemes approved in this Order. AEGCL shall also take prior approval of the
Commission in case of any emergency works, apart from the works approved in this
Order, to be carried out during the Control Period.
3.2.18.8 The Commission notes that AEGCL has proposed the Capital Investment in line
with the 'Power for All' Roadmap. In the 'Power for All' document, capital investment
proposed is Rs. 416 Crore in FY 2015-16, Rs. 1119 Crore in FY 2016-17, Rs. 2409
Crore in FY 2017-18, and Rs. 1453 Crore in FY 2018-19 for various projects like
TDF, NLCPR, NERPSIP Tranche 1 & 2, State Plan, etc. These investments were
planned based on actual data and realistic position as available till FY 2014-15. In
the Business Plan Petition, AEGCL has submitted the Capital Investment after
assessing the realistic position till FY 2015-16 and taking into account changes
subsequent to the 'Power for All' roadmap. However, AEGCL stated that the
objective of “Power for All” will be achieved by the proposed CAPEX.
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3.3 Transmission Loss
3.3.1 Regulation 9 of the MYT Regulations, 2015 requires the Commission to stipulate the
trajectory of Transmission Loss for the Control Period while approving the Business
Plan.
3.3.2 The Commission notes that AEGCL in its Business Plan Petition has projected the
Transmission Loss of 3.64% for FY 2016-17, 3.50% for FY 2017-18 and 3.40% for
FY 2018-19. AEGCL has achieved the actual Transmission loss of 3.84% in FY
2014-15, and has estimated the Transmission loss in FY 2015-16 as 3.64%.
3.3.3 The Commission notes that the 'Power for All' roadmap has considered the
Transmission loss of 4% during the Control Period, which is higher than
Transmission loss projected by AEGCL in its Business Plan Petition as well as the
Transmission loss approved by the Commission for the previous Control Period. The
Commission in Tariff Order for FY 2015-16 had approved Transmission loss of
3.64% for FY 2015-16. It is noted that AEGCL has been investing considerable
amounts on new transmission lines, substations, network augmentation, reduction of
transmission losses, etc. Given the amount of Capital Expenditure approved by the
Commission for the Control Period, the Commission approves the loss reduction of
0.10% for first year of the Control Period, i.e.,, FY 2016-17 and 0.05% for the
remaining years of the Control Period.
3.3.4 The Commission, therefore, approves the Transmission loss level at 3.54%, 3.49%
and 3.44% for FY 2016-17, FY 2017-18 and FY 2018-19, respectively, as shown in
the following Table:
Table 3-17: Transmission Loss approved by the Commission
Particulars FY 2016-17 FY 2017-18 FY 2018-19 Transmission Loss 3.54% 3.49% 3.44%
3.4 Transmission Availability
3.4.1 Regulation 9 of MYT Regulations, 2015 requires the Commission to stipulate the
trajectory of the Transmission Availability for the Control Period while approving the
Business Plan.
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3.4.2 The Commission notes that AEGCL in its Business Plan Petition has projected the
Transmission Availability of 99.45% for FY 2016-17, 99.50% for FY 2017-18 and
99.50% for FY 2018-19. AEGCL has achieved the actual Transmission Availability of
99.04% in FY 2014-15 and estimated availability of 99.14% for FY 2015-16.
3.4.3 Regulation 67 of the MYT Regulations, 2015 specifies Normative Transmission
Availability of 98% for full recovery of transmission charges and 98.5% for incentive
consideration. Also, the computation and payment of Transmission Charges has
been linked to monthly Transmission Availability computed as per Regulation 71 of
the MYT Regulations, 2015.
3.4.4 The Commission notes that AEGCL has projected the trajectory of Transmission
Availability higher than Normative Transmission Availability as specified in MYT
Regulations, 2015. It is also noted that AEGCL has been investing considerable
amounts on new transmission network, strengthening and augmentation existing
transmission network, system reliability and efficiency improvement, etc., which has
also been considered by the Commission while provisionally approving the Capital
Investment Plan for the Control Period. Hence, the Commission is of view that
AEGCL shall achieve the projected trajectory of Transmission Availability during the
Control Period. The computation of incentive/disincentive on account of Transmission
Availability shall be undertaken during annual performance review and at the end of
Control Period in line with the MYT Regulations, 2015.
3.5 Aggregate Revenue Requirement
3.5.1 The Commission notes that AEGCL has submitted the projected Aggregate Revenue
Requirement for the Control Period for FY 2016-17 to FY 2018-19 as part of
Business Plan Petition. At this stage, the Commission has not considered Aggregate
Revenue Requirement for AEGCL for the Control Period. The Commission shall
consider the same after the submission of revised forecast of Aggregate Revenue
Requirement and true-up Petitions in the MYT Petition.
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4 Directives
4.1.1 The Commission, in exercise of its powers vested in it under Sections 61 and 62 of
the Act and all other powers enabling it in this behalf and taking into consideration
the submissions made by the Petitioner, provisionally approves the Business Plan for
AEGCL for the Control Period from FY 2016-17 to FY 2018-19 for the purpose of
submission of MYT Petition The final approval shall be accorded at the time of
issuance of MYT Order.
4.1.2 The Commission directs AEGCL to complete the process of segregation of SLDC
from AEGCL and to file separate Business Plan Petition for SLDC for the next
Control Period.
4.1.3 The Commission directs AEGCL to submit its Plan for reduction of per MW
transmission cost, as a part of its MYT Petition for the Control Period.
4.1.4 The Commission directs AEGCL to take efforts to prevent sabotage of transmission
towers. The Commission directs AEGCL to submit actions taken and future plan to
prevent such sabotage of transmission towers, in its MYT Petition.
4.1.5 The Commission directs AEGCL to submit the revised Capital Expenditure and
Capitalisation in its MYT Petition, if considered necessary, based on updated status
and the tie-up of funds for undertaking the capital expenditure. Further, the
Commission directs AEGCL to separately project the capitalisation for each year of
the Control Period based on the Capital Works in Progress, capital expenditure
proposed to be undertaken during the year, and the schemes proposed to achieve
completion during each year, along with its MYT Petition.
4.1.6 The Commission further directs AEGCL to take prior approval of the Commission in
case of any addition and/or deletion of schemes or any change in funding pattern of
schemes approved in this Order. AEGCL shall also take prior approval of the
Commission in case of any emergency works, apart from the works approved in this
Order, to be carried out during the Control Period.
4.1.7 The Commission directs AEGCL to file Multi Year Tariff Petition for the Control
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Period from FY 2016-17 to FY 2018-19 within two (2) months from the date of issue
of this Order.
4.1.8 The Multi Year Tariff Petition shall be filed as per the provisions of the MYT
Regulations, 2015 and shall include the forecast of Aggregate Revenue Requirement
for FY 2016-17 to FY 2018-19, true-up of FY 2014-15 & FY 2015-16, actual of FY
2016-17 (6 months) , and projected tariff for FY 2016-17 and FY 2017-18.
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Annexure 1 – Minutes of the 20th meeting of State Advisory Committee
Minutes of the 20th meeting of the State Advisory Committee
held on 7th July, 2016, at Administrative Stuff College Khanapara, Guwahati
The 20th meeting of the State Advisory Committee was held at 11.00 am on 7th July,
2016, at Administrative Stuff College Khanapara, Guwahati.
The list of members and officers present is appended at Annexure – A.
He then requested the Chairperson, AERC, Shri Naba Kumar Das, IAS (Retd.) to preside
over the meeting.
The Chairperson, AERC, on behalf of the Commission, extended a hearty welcome
to all the Members of the State Advisory Committee.
The Chairperson informed the members that Power Point presentations would be
made by the representatives of the power utilities on the overall power scenario of the State
and also on the Business Plan submitted by each of the three utilities for the MYT Period
2016-17 to 2018-19. He requested the members to take this opportunity to raise various
issues and problems being faced by the consumers and offer suggestions so that effective
strategies and investment could be worked out to improve the overall power sector in the
State. The agenda items were taken up for discussions in seriatim which are briefly recorded
below.
1. Agenda No. 1: Confirmation of the Minutes of the 19th meeting of the State
Advisory Committee (SAC) held on 08-05-2015
The Minutes of the 19th Meeting of the Committee was already circulated among the
Members and Special Invitees. No comment was received on the Minutes. With the
approval of the members, the Minutes of the 19th meeting of the SAC were confirmed.
2. Agenda No. 2: Action taken on the Minutes of the 19th Meeting of SAC.
The action taken report was submitted to the members, which are summarized as
below.
Mr. J.K Sarma MD APGCL gave a brief on the action taken report as per the clause
no 11.2 of the 19th SAC meeting.
Efforts should be made to Minimize operating cost.
Mr. Sarma mentioned that efforts are already taken up to minimize the operating
costs which are elaborated in the section 8.4 of the Business Plan.
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Under utilisation of capacity should be avoided as far as possible by taking
preventive measures.
The reason for under utilisation of capacity is due to mainly lack of sufficient gas
supply.MD APGCL mentioned that continuous efforts are being made to strengthen
the supply of gas by regular correspondence with OIL, ONGC and MOPNG also.
Execution of work should be expedited.
He mentioned that various geographical terrains, absence of skilled manpower are
the major constraints for the project execution work. Even after so many constraints
he mentioned that APGCL is putting lot of thrust to complete the projects within a
specified time.
There should be policies on procurement and inventory control of Stocks. Physical
verification should be carried out at times.
Mr. Sharma stated that the procurement process of APGCL is as per their rules
only. He stated that APGCL is at present maintaining an online inventory record in
addition with the regular inventory control. Further a physical inventory inspection
had been carried out in the year 2013.Now APGCL is planning to implement ERP
which will help in improving the inventory control.
A proper investment policy should be made by the Companies.
APGCL investment plan is as per the projects as it has identified feasible with
available fuel linkage and possible of future fuel links and other statutory clearances.
Considering this APGCL has already formed an investment plan in the Business Plan
which has been submitted to the Commission.
A disaster management cell should be set up by all the Companies.
MD, APGCL mentioned that disaster management cells are already in placed in all
the power stations.
Audit report should be made available in the Website.
Annual reports of APGCL with audited account of FY 2010-11, FY 2011-12 and
provisional account of FY 2012-13 are already available in the website. Annual
reports with final audited accounts for the FY 2012-13, FY 2013-14 and FY 2014-15
will be uploaded in the website.
Mr. G.K Das MD AEGCL gave a brief on the action taken report as per the clause
no. 6 of the 19th SAC meeting.
Mr. Bimal phukan enquired about the capacity that can be handled by AEGCL.
Mr. Das stated that 1180 MW and 1290 MW were handled during 2013-14 and
2014-15 respectively. Now AEGCL can handle about 1628 MW in Peak Hours but
still there is a constraint in the lower Assam about 40 MW-50 MW. He stated that,
AEGCL recently restored the situation by commissioning a 132 KV line from BTPS to
Kokrajhar ,Kokrajhar to Billasipara and Billasipara to Gauripur. These lines and
substations are already completed and can minimize the constraint of 40MW to 50
MW in the North Bank.
Mr. Nitin Sabikhi Manager IEX desired to know about the Import capacity of AEGCL.
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Mr. Das mentioned that import capacity mainly dependant on CTU’s interface
points to State. As all of us aware that due to constraint in the Chicken Neck which
connect north East States to the rest of the India. Power import from other regions is
restricted and presently is limited to 1160 MW (TTC) and 1115 MW (ATC). Though
the 800 KV HVDC line was already charged, the ATC is not yet cleared, however the
total import capacity is 3000 MW.
A representative from APDCL gave a brief on the action taken report of the 19th SAC
meeting.
Peak power Tariff in consumer categories is not presently covered under the TOD
Tariff. The Commission had advised APDCL to submit the required information. On
receipt of the same the Commission would be in a position to take a decision.
TOD consumption data of consumers under different categories for FY 2014-15
has been submitted. Data for FY 2015-16 will be submitted along with the Tariff
Petition.
Present power scenario of the State.
In the 19th SAC meeting clause 4.1 of Agenda item No2 Mr. Bimal Phukan desired to
know about the methodology of calculation of demand by APDCL .APDCL apprised
that physical demand recorded in the system is considered to calculate demand. Mr.
Bimal Phukan objected to the same stating that during summer months (4-5months)
load shedding occurs across the state therefore the system will not record the actual
demand. APDCL confirmed that they consider substation wise recorded data for
those days of the month when no load shedding was carried out. However, Mr.
Phukan however opined that the demand data is a suppressed demand data and he
apprehended that if this demand is considered by Central Government for allocation
of power then Assam will get lower allocation of power than actual requirement.
A representative from APDCL mentioned that the demand data is restricted because
of constraints in the Transmission Grid Corridor (132 KV BTPS-Dhaligaon Double
Circuit Line), 132KV Samuguri GSS and the distribution network system. APDCL is
taking steps to eliminate these network constraints under 24X7 Power for all scheme
and in coming years by 2022, the estimated demand forecast of unrestricted power
demand is as follows:
FY2015
(Actual) FY 2016 FY 2017 FY 2018 FY 2019
Energy
Required in
MU
7494 8434 10345 12085 13967
Peak
demand in
MW
1424 1526 1790 2091 2417
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Mr. Anup Gogoi, Prof Deptt. EEE IITG mentioned that the growth of the demand gap (MU) is
becoming less as the year progresses. He suggested that the growth should always keep on
increasing and mentioned that APDCL should start pushing for more power.
3. Presentation on the Business Plan and capital investment plan petitions for MYT
period 2016-19 submitted by the respective utilities.
APGCL:
i) Mr. Satyen Kalita APGCL CGM (F&A) made a brief presentation on APGCL’s
Business Plan. The hard copy of the presentation was circulated among the
members. He mentioned that in the FY 2015-16 APGCL has turned around and
made an after tax profit of Rs.92.80 Lakhs.
During the course of the presentation the Commission enquired whether complete
investment of the Silchar Thermal Power Project can be included within the MYT
Period 2016-2019. Mr. Eapen Chairman APGCL informed that ONGC has not
agreed to supply gas to the Silchar project on firm basis. Infact APGCL is required
to arrange the pipelines for transporting the gas to Silchar project from its own
investment. He further informed that for construction of gas pipelines huge
investment is required and APGCL is in correspondence with ONGCL on the issue.
Due to this uncertainty the Silchar project has not been included in the MYT period.
Regarding investment proposed for the existing projects it was informed that the
Company estimated more investment in LTPS in the FY 2016-17 as the LRPP
project is likely to come into operation only after two years. Therefore, investments
are required in Unit5, 6 and 7 of the LTPS plant for better generation during the
year. Mr. Kalita also informed that 30.7 Crores is proposed to be invested against
special R & M of the existing projects.
Mr. Anup Gogoi, Prof Deptt. EEE IITG enquired whether any steps have been taken to
maintain the PH level of the water of the lower Kopili Project. He stated that due to
extensive mining in those areas the PH imbalance is recorded in the water bodies which
adversely affect the equipments of the units. Mr. Kalita explained that this has been a
problem in many projects of the North-East particularly Khangdong where 90% of the
generating equipments had to be replaced.He informed that these aspects has been taken
into consideration while designing the Lower Kopili project for which the project cost have
risen.
Mr. Arup Kumar Dutta, President, AASIA stated that from the presentation, it has become
obvious that APGCL proposed to come up with only 4 MW Solar project. Mr. Dutta wanted
to know as to whether APGCL was planning to set up any project in the future in
collaboration with central Government.
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Mr J.K. Sarma, MD APGCL mentioned that APGCL took initiative to set up a 60 MW
photovoltaic Solar power project through Joint venture with NEEPCO at Amguri, Sibsagar
District and a MOU was signed on 14th July 2014 subject to approval of Board of Directors
of respective companies for forming a joint venture company. However, at a later stage,
MNRE sanctioned a Solar Park of 69 MW at Amguri for development through JV between
APDCL, Solar Energy Corporation of India & APGCL.He also informed that 100 Bighas of
land has been allotted to MNRE to develop a pilot Solar plant of 6 MW at the Chandrapur
Thermal Power Station (CTPS).Mr. Sarma also informed that APGCL is also planning to set
up two solar projects of 2 MW each in the vacant land at Namrup and Lakua Thermal Project
stations.
The Commission observed that APGCL should come up with a comprehensive plan for Solar
Projects in the State over the next couple of years. The Commission stated that Solar Policy
needs to be drafted for the State by the power department so that technology support can be
provided to attract investments. Mr. Rajiv Bora, Additional CS, Power, GOA informed that
the Department is in the process of drafting a Solar policy and inputs from the Members of
this Committee are most welcome.
ii) Mr. Karuna Sarma AEGCL AGM made a brief presentation on AEGCL’s
Business Plan. The hard copy of the presentation was circulated among the
members.
The following issues were raised during the course of the presentation:
a) Mrs. Susmita Priyadarshini, Member of the Committee enquired as to why the
projected Transmission loss in the FY 2015-16 and 2016-17 were estimated as
3.64%. The Transmission loss were expected to come down on a Annual basis as is
estimated for the FY 2017-18 and 2018-19 which is 3.5% and 3.4% respectively.
Mr. Sharma replied that number of new projects are expected to come in the
operation only from FY 2017-18 and therefore loss is expected to remain the same
for FY 2015-16 and FY 2016-17.
b) Member Mrs. Susmita Priyadarshini enquired as to whether funds under North East
Region Power System Improvement Project (NERPSIP) are forthcoming which is
being used for strengthening and Augmentation of the existing network.
Mr. Sharma informed that the first Tranche of NERPSIP fund has been released
while the fund for the second Tranche is somewhat not firmed up and it is expected
that once this Tranche is received it can be used for augmentation of four Numbers
of 22KV Sub-Stations with Transformation capacity of 960 MVA and associated 206
Ckt Km of 220 KV lines and 120 Ckt Km of 132 KV lines.
iii) Representative from APDCL made a brief presentation on APDCL’s Business
Plan. The hard copy of the presentation was circulated among the members.
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Agenda Item No 4:
Discussion and views of the members of the Advisory Committee on the Business
Plan 2016-19 submitted by the utilities.
A representative from TAIPA stated that the Business plan doesn’t suggest any
investment on Pre-paid meters. The collection efficiency of APDCL is around 92.87%
and stated that the company should devise a plan for installing prepaid meters in
industries to improve the Collection Efficiency. The member of the Committee
informed that there are around 6000 Tele-Communication Towers in the State and
TAIPA had approached APDCL to install Pre-paid meters in their towers. However,
the Company has not shown much interest on the proposal.
MD, APDCL informed that Pre-Paid meters were being installed in a phase manner
under RAPDRP Scheme.
The Commission observed that APDCL should take up the matter with TAIPA and
initiate process of installation of Pre-paid meters on Telecom towers on a priority
basis.
Mr. Dilip Kumar Baruah, Retd. Professor, Cotton College enquired regarding the
present Debt burden of APDCL and if there was any plan of the State Government
to take over the debt burden under the UDAY scheme.
APDCL explained that there is a Debt of around Rs. 1300 Crores and Government of
Assam has accepted the UDAY Scheme in principle. He further informed that the
decision will be taken on the issue of bonds etc. as per the scheme. MD APDCL
further informed that the Rs 1300 Crore are actually outstanding payments to be
made to the other utilities like NEEPCO, AEGCL and APGCL and there are no bank
debts as such.
There was a suggestion from a Mr. Arup Kumar Dutta, President; AASIA of the
Committee that APDCL should not give subsidized/free power to any category Govt.
establishment/consumers. It was clarified that power is supplied in bulk (single point)
to all consumers at the prevalent rate and there is no loss to APDCL .The subsidy is
given to certain consumers by Govt. and the entire cost of subsidy is borne by the
Government of Assam. It was also clarified that giving subsidised/free power is a
policy decision of the Government and APDCL is not giving subsidized power to any
consumer.
Mrs. Susmita Priyadarshini enquired as to how yearwise prediction of the
Electrification of new households is done by APDCL.
It was clarified by a representative of APDCL that the Data was taken from the GOI
power for all schemes and the Compounded annual growth rate (CAGR) have been
used to arrive at the numbers
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Mrs Susmita Priyadarshini also enquired as to why the projection for the Distribution
loss in FY 2013-14 and 2014-15 remain same. While in other Fiscal Years the
projection graph shows at least a slight decrease in percentage of Distribution loss.
It was informed that there was massive Rural Electrification during the year 2013-14
and 2014-15 which resulted in higher Distribution Loss and therefore the projection
was shown same for both the years.
The Commission wanted to know to know whether APDCL is aware that once the
UDAY scheme is signed, there are certain standards of performance parameter
including AT & C loss which would have to be adhered to by APDCL.
MD APDCL informed that if the UDAY scheme have been signed all the Distribution
feeders, Distribution Transformers have to metered and AT & C loss have to be
restricted to 18%.
Dr. Birendra Kumar Das, President, Grahak Suraksha Sanstha, Guwahati enquired
as to the measures undertaken by APDCL to create consumer awareness.
APDCL informed that number of programmes have been undertaken to increase
awareness through radio, television, mobile theatre etc. on a number of issues like
electricity safety, use of energy efficient devices, theft of electricity etc.
Dr. Birendra Kumar Das also suggested that source of bill payments needs to be
improved further. He stated that the gap between bill delivery and bill payment is
sometime very less and the consumers have to face inconvenience while paying the
bills. He also suggested that there should be separate lines for payment for senior
citizens and ladies and priority should be assigned while making payment. Further,
he suggested that the number of washrooms should be increased in the collection
centres. It was informed that APDCL has introduced Kiosk in different Sub-divisions
in Guwahati and bills can also be paid through mobile and internet facilities.
Mr. Rohit Bajaj from IEX suggested that APDCL should buy power whenever
necessary from the Indian Energy Exchange as the cost of Power is much lesser
than the price of allotted power under long term agreement.
APDCL informed that they were buying power from the Energy Exchanges whenever
necessary. APDCL observed that although the price for allotted power and merchant
power is higher, even than APDCL chooses to continue buying from these sources
as the power availability is certain and APDCL avail advantage of a credit period for
the payment and also cost benefit analysis is done during the selection of power
purchase for allocated power also.
Mr. S. Baruah, President, NESSIA informed that they have written to the state
Government to decrease the VAT rate on LED lights to 5% from the present 14.5%
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in order to reduce the price of LED bulbs and encourage more use of such bulbs by
the consumers which would help in reducing power consumption substantially.
The Commission requested Additional Chief Secretary Power GOA to take up the
matter of the reduction in VAT with Govt. of Assam.
Mr. Arup Kumar Dutta enquired regarding the smart Grid pilot project which is under
implementation by APDCL.
APDCL informed that works regarding this project has been taken up and although
the matter was delayed due to non-availability of vendors for smart meters, the issue
has now being resolved.
Agenda No. 5: Any other mater
No other matter had come up for discussion.
The meeting ended with a “Vote of Thanks” to and from the chair.
Sd/-
(Naba Kumar Das)
Chairperson
Assam Electricity Regulatory Commission
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Annexure – A
List of members present in the meeting of the State
Advisory Committee held on 7th July, 2016
1. Shri Naba Kumar Das, IAS(Retd.), Chairperson, AERC
2. Shri D.Chakravarty, Member, AERC
3. Shri Subhash Chandra Das, IAS(Retd.), Member, AERC
4. Shri Rajiv Bora, IAS, Additional Chief Secretary, Power, GOA
5. Shri K.V. Eapen, Chairman, APDCL, AEGCL & APGCL
6. Shri P. Bujarbaruah, MD, APDCL
7. Shri J. K. Sarma, MD, APGCL
8. Shri G.K.Das, MD, AEGCL
9. Shri Arup Kumar Dutta, President, AASIA.
10. Shri M. P. Agarwal, Chairman, AIMO
11. Smti. Vineeta Parek, Member, AIMO
12. Dr. Birendra Kumar Das, President, Grahak Suraksha Sanstha, Guwahati.
13. Shri Anup Gogoi, Prof Deptt. EEE IITG
14. Shri Rohit Bajaj, V.P. IEX, New-Delhi.
15. Shri Dilip Kumar Baruah, Retd. Professor, Cotton College
16. Smti.Indrani Deb, Chairperson FICCI
17. Smti. Susmita Pryadarshini, Asst. Professor, DCB Girls’ College.
18. Shri S. Baruah, President, NESSIA
19. Shri Prakash Tyagi, EN Head, TAIPA
20. Shri Ashok Kumar, O & M Head, TAIPA
Officers of AERC
1. Shri SK Roy (ACS, Retd.)Secretary AERC
2. Shri T. Mahanta, Secretary & Joint Director, AERC
3. Shri Gunajit Sarma, Deputy Director (Engg) AERC
4. Shri A. Purkayastha, Deputy Director (Finance) AERC
5. Ms. Panchamrita Sarma, Consultant (Finance, Database and Consumer Advocacy
Cell) AERC.
6. Shri N.K. Deka, Consultant (Technical), AERC
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7. Shri Sanjeeb Tamuli, Consultant AERC
8. Shri Jayjeet Bezbaruah, Consultant,AERC
9. Shri Himangshu Bhattacharjee, Consultant(Audit), AERC
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Annexure 2 - The list of schemes along with details of Capital expenditure and Funding pattern provisionally approved by the
Commission
Sr. No.
Type of Works
New/On-going
Name of Works
Total Cost of Works (Rs. Crore)
Capital Expenditure (Rs. Crore)
Equity (Rs. Crore) Grant (Rs. Crore) Loan (Rs. Crore)
FY
2016
-17
FY
2017
-18
FY
2018
-19
FY
2016
-17
FY
2017
-18
FY
2018
-19
FY
2016
-17
FY
2017
-18
FY
2018
-19
FY
2016
-17
FY
2017
-18
FY
2018
-19
1
Strengthening & Augmentation of Existing Network
New Bornagar 220/132kV SS, 2x160 MVA SS
150.93 0.00 8.08 82.48 0.00 8.08 16.16 0.00 0.00 66.32 0.00 0.00 0.00
2
Strengthening & Augmentation of Existing Network
New Makum: 2x100 MVA, 220/132KV; 2x40 MVA, 132/33kV SS
180.15 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00
3
Strengthening & Augmentation of Existing Network
New Khumtai, 2x100 MVA, 220/132kV; 2x40 MVA, 132/33kV SS
164.52 0.00 8.99 89.73 0.00 8.99 17.97 0.00 0.00 71.76 0.00 0.00 0.00
4
Strengthening & Augmentation of Existing Network
New Silapathar, 2x100 MVA, 132/33 kV
140.67 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00
5
Strengthening & Augmentation of Existing Network
New
LILO of one circuit of BTPS – Rangia 220kV line with 2 nos. Pile at Bornagar
21.13 0.00 1.40 11.98 0.00 1.40 3.50 0.00 0.00 8.48 0.00 0.00 0.00
6
Strengthening & Augmentation of Existing Network
New 220kVDouble Circuit LILO of NTPS0.00 Tinsukia line at Makum
17.77 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00
7
Strengthening & Augmentation of Existing Network
New
220kV Double circuit LILO of existing Samaguri – Mariani line at Khumtai
13.03 0.00 1.04 7.30 0.00 1.04 2.59 0.00 0.00 4.71 0.00 0.00 0.00
8
Strengthening & Augmentation of Existing Network
New LILO of Jorhat (W) – Bokakhat 132kV S/C line Khumtai
4.39 0.00 0.39 3.32 0.00 0.39 1.36 0.00 0.00 1.96 0.00 0.00 0.00
9 Strengthening & Augmentation of Existing
New Khumtai – Sarupathar 132kV D/C line
43.07 0.00 4.08 19.26 0.00 4.08 10.19 0.00 0.00 9.07 0.00 0.00 0.00
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Sr. No.
Type of Works
New/On-going
Name of Works
Total Cost of Works (Rs. Crore)
Capital Expenditure (Rs. Crore)
Equity (Rs. Crore) Grant (Rs. Crore) Loan (Rs. Crore)
FY
2016-1
7
FY
2017-1
8
FY
2018-1
9
FY
2016-1
7
FY
2017-1
8
FY
2018-1
9
FY
2016-1
7
FY
2017-1
8
FY
2018-1
9
FY
2016-1
7
FY
2017-1
8
FY
2018-1
9
Network
10
Strengthening & Augmentation of Existing Network
New
Behaiting – Silapathar 220kV D/C linewith 7 KM Brahmaputra river crossing with 400kV Tower
151.05 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00
11
Strengthening & Augmentation of Existing Network
New Sonapur 400kV SS, 2x315 MVA
257.52 0.00 11.32 123.10 0.00 11.32 22.64 0.00 0.00 90.42 0.00 0.00 10.05
12
Strengthening & Augmentation of Existing Network
New Boragaon, 220/33kV SS, 2x100 MVA
150.93 0.00 7.36 55.64 0.00 1.97 14.89 0.00 4.85 36.68 0.00 0.54 4.07
13
Strengthening & Augmentation of Existing Network
New LILO of Silchar 0.00Byrnihat 400kV line at Sonapur.
62.07 0.00 3.82 35.33 0.00 3.82 9.56 0.00 0.00 23.19 0.00 0.00 2.58
14
Strengthening & Augmentation of Existing Network
New Kukurmara – Boragaon 220kV D/C line with 3.0 KM UG Cable
82.87 0.00 3.28 29.87 0.00 3.28 9.83 0.00 0.00 18.03 0.00 0.00 2.00
15
Strengthening & Augmentation of Existing Network
New Dhemaji, from 1x12.5+1x16 MVA to 2x40 MVA
9.10 0.00 0.00 8.01 0.00 0.00 1.46 0.00 0.00 5.90 0.00 0.00 0.66
16
Strengthening & Augmentation of Existing Network
New BTPS, 1x80+1x160 MVA to 2x160 MVA
10.74 0.00 9.00 0.45 0.00 1.80 0.09 0.00 6.48 0.32 0.00 0.72 0.04
17
Strengthening & Augmentation of Existing Network
New Bornagar, 2x25 MVA to 2x40 MVA
9.10 0.00 0.00 8.01 0.00 0.00 1.46 0.00 0.00 5.90 0.00 0.00 0.66
18
Strengthening & Augmentation of Existing Network
New Rangia, 2x25 MVA to 2x50 MVA
10.47 0.00 0.00 9.21 0.00 0.00 1.67 0.00 0.00 6.78 0.00 0.00 0.76
19 Strengthening & Augmentation
New Sishugram, 2x30 +1x40 MVA to 2x50 +1x.40
10.47 0.00 0.00 9.21 0.00 0.00 1.67 0.00 0.00 6.78 0.00 0.00 0.76
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Sr. No.
Type of Works
New/On-going
Name of Works
Total Cost of Works (Rs. Crore)
Capital Expenditure (Rs. Crore)
Equity (Rs. Crore) Grant (Rs. Crore) Loan (Rs. Crore)
FY
2016-1
7
FY
2017-1
8
FY
2018-1
9
FY
2016-1
7
FY
2017-1
8
FY
2018-1
9
FY
2016-1
7
FY
2017-1
8
FY
2018-1
9
FY
2016-1
7
FY
2017-1
8
FY
2018-1
9
of Existing Network
MVA
20
Strengthening & Augmentation of Existing Network
New Narengi, 2x25 MVA to 2x50 MVA
10.47 0.00 0.00 9.21 0.00 0.00 1.67 0.00 0.00 6.78 0.00 0.00 0.76
21
Strengthening & Augmentation of Existing Network
New Sipajhar, 2x16 MVA to 2x40 MVA
9.10 0.00 0.00 8.01 0.00 0.00 1.46 0.00 0.00 5.90 0.00 0.00 0.66
22
Strengthening & Augmentation of Existing Network
New Biswanath Chariali, 2x16 to 2x40 MVA
7.67 0.00 6.79 0.88 0.00 0.93 0.23 0.00 5.86 0.65 0.00 0.00 0.00
23
Strengthening & Augmentation of Existing Network
New Golaghat, 2x25 MVA to 2x50 MVA
10.26 0.00 0.00 9.03 0.00 0.00 1.64 0.00 0.00 6.65 0.00 0.00 0.74
24
Strengthening & Augmentation of Existing Network
New
Agia, 1x50+1x100 MVA, 220/132kV to 1x160+1x100 MVA; 1x12.5+1x40 MVA to 2x40 MVA
14.79 0.00 0.00 13.02 0.00 0.00 2.37 0.00 0.00 9.59 0.00 0.00 1.06
25
Strengthening & Augmentation of Existing Network
New Kahilipara, 2x40+2x30+1x31.5 MVA to 5x40 MVA
13.70 0.00 0.00 12.06 0.00 0.00 2.19 0.00 0.00 8.88 0.00 0.00 0.99
26
Strengthening & Augmentation of Existing Network
New Jogighopa (APM), 2x12.5 MVA to 2x25 MVA
7.67 0.00 0.00 1.67 0.00 0.00 0.33 0.00 0.00 1.20 0.00 0.00 0.13
27
Strengthening & Augmentation of Existing Network
New Pailapool, 3x10+1x16 MVA to 2x25+1x16 MVA
7.54 0.00 0.78 0.76 0.00 0.16 0.15 0.00 0.56 0.55 0.00 0.06 0.06
28
Strengthening & Augmentation of Existing Network
New Srikona, 2x25 MVA to 2x40 MVA
9.00 4.25 0.25 4.50 0.85 0.05 0.90 3.06 0.18 3.24 0.34 0.02 0.36
29 Strengthening New Namrup, 2x50 MVA, 16.36 0.00 0.00 14.39 0.00 0.00 2.61 0.00 0.00 10.60 0.00 0.00 1.18
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Sr. No.
Type of Works
New/On-going
Name of Works
Total Cost of Works (Rs. Crore)
Capital Expenditure (Rs. Crore)
Equity (Rs. Crore) Grant (Rs. Crore) Loan (Rs. Crore)
FY
2016-1
7
FY
2017-1
8
FY
2018-1
9
FY
2016-1
7
FY
2017-1
8
FY
2018-1
9
FY
2016-1
7
FY
2017-1
8
FY
2018-1
9
FY
2016-1
7
FY
2017-1
8
FY
2018-1
9
& Augmentation of Existing Network
220/132kV to 2x100 MVA
30
Strengthening & Augmentation of Existing Network
New Sarusajai, 3x100 MVA, 220/132kV to 2x160 MVA
14.19 12.50 1.69 0.00 2.50 0.34 0.00 10.00 1.35 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00
31
Strengthening & Augmentation of Existing Network
New Bokajan, 2x16 MVA, 132/33kV to 2x25 MVA
7.59 0.00 0.00 1.59 0.00 0.00 0.33 0.00 0.00 1.14 0.00 0.00 0.13
32
Strengthening & Augmentation of Existing Network
New Shankardebnagar, 2x25 MVA to 1x40 MVA+2x25 MVA
5.35 0.00 0.00 4.71 0.00 0.00 0.86 0.00 0.00 3.46 0.00 0.00 0.39
33
Strengthening & Augmentation of Existing Network
New Samaguri, 1x40+2x25 MVA to 3x40 MVA
9.10 0.00 0.00 8.01 0.00 0.00 1.46 0.00 0.00 5.90 0.00 0.00 0.66
34
Strengthening & Augmentation of Existing Network
New Moran, 2x16 MVA to 2x25 MVA
9.37 0.00 0.00 8.25 0.00 0.00 1.54 0.00 0.00 6.03 0.00 0.00 0.67
35
Strengthening & Augmentation of Existing Network
New
Two 220kV numbers bay at Kukurmara 400/220kV SS against Kukurmara0.00Boragaon 220kV D/C line
4.30 0.00 0.00 3.44 0.00 0.00 0.70 0.00 0.00 2.47 0.00 0.00 0.27
36
Strengthening & Augmentation of Existing Network
New
One no. 132kV Transformer Bay at Shankardebnagar 132/33kV SS for one no. 40MVA proposed new transformer under capacity augmentation.
1.58 0.00 0.00 1.27 0.00 0.00 0.26 0.00 0.00 0.90 0.00 0.00 0.11
37
Strengthening & Augmentation of Existing Network
Ongoing
Sonapur 220/132, 2x100 MVA ; 132/33kV 2x25 MVA
56.50 16.95 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 16.95 0.00 0.00
38 Strengthening Ongo LILO of 220 kV 13.73 4.12 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 4.12 0.00 0.00
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Sr. No.
Type of Works
New/On-going
Name of Works
Total Cost of Works (Rs. Crore)
Capital Expenditure (Rs. Crore)
Equity (Rs. Crore) Grant (Rs. Crore) Loan (Rs. Crore)
FY
2016-1
7
FY
2017-1
8
FY
2018-1
9
FY
2016-1
7
FY
2017-1
8
FY
2018-1
9
FY
2016-1
7
FY
2017-1
8
FY
2018-1
9
FY
2016-1
7
FY
2017-1
8
FY
2018-1
9
& Augmentation of Existing Network
ing Samaguri – Sarusajai at Sonapur
39
Strengthening & Augmentation of Existing Network
Ongoing
LILO of Chandrapur – Narengi0.00KHP at Sonapur
11.88 3.56 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 3.56 0.00 0.00
40
Strengthening & Augmentation of Existing Network
Ongoing
Rangia – Salakathi 220 kV D/C line
123.58 37.07 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 37.07 0.00 0.00
41 Expansion of Transmission Network
New Jakhalabandha, 2x50 MVA, 220/33kV
107.21 0.00 2.89 17.53 0.00 0.78 4.73 0.00 2.11 12.80 0.00 0.00 0.00
42 Expansion of Transmission Network
New Jonai, 2x25 MVA, 132/33kV
33.08 0.00 1.51 6.62 0.00 0.69 3.03 0.00 0.82 3.59 0.00 0.00 0.00
43 Expansion of Transmission Network
New Dhing, 2x25 MVA, 132/33kV
32.81 0.00 1.51 6.56 0.00 0.70 3.03 0.00 0.81 3.53 0.00 0.00 0.00
44 Expansion of Transmission Network
New Baithalangso, 2x25 MVA, 132/33kV
32.17 0.00 1.46 0.00 0.00 0.66 0.00 0.00 0.80 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00
45 Expansion of Transmission Network
New Titabor, 2x25, 132/33 kV
48.57 0.00 1.31 9.71 0.00 0.35 2.61 0.00 0.95 7.10 0.00 0.00 0.00
46 Expansion of Transmission Network
New Dhupdhara, 2x25 MVA, 132/33kV
32.42 0.00 1.33 6.48 0.00 0.55 2.67 0.00 0.79 3.82 0.00 0.00 0.00
47 Expansion of Transmission Network
New Kumarikata, 2x25 MVA, 132/33kV
31.06 0.00 1.20 6.21 0.00 0.46 2.40 0.00 0.74 3.82 0.00 0.00 0.00
48 Expansion of Transmission Network
New LILO of Samaguri – Mariani 220kV S/C line at Jakhalabandha.
11.85 0.00 0.47 2.37 0.00 0.19 0.94 0.00 0.28 1.43 0.00 0.00 0.00
49 Expansion of Transmission Network
New Silapathar – Jonai 132kV S/C line on D/C Tower
54.81 0.00 1.30 13.56 0.00 0.61 6.42 0.00 0.68 7.14 0.00 0.00 0.00
50 Expansion of Transmission
New Nagaon 0.002 – Dhing 132 kV D/C line
26.34 0.00 0.58 6.43 0.00 0.26 2.85 0.00 0.32 3.58 0.00 0.00 0.00
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Sr. No.
Type of Works
New/On-going
Name of Works
Total Cost of Works (Rs. Crore)
Capital Expenditure (Rs. Crore)
Equity (Rs. Crore) Grant (Rs. Crore) Loan (Rs. Crore)
FY
2016-1
7
FY
2017-1
8
FY
2018-1
9
FY
2016-1
7
FY
2017-1
8
FY
2018-1
9
FY
2016-1
7
FY
2017-1
8
FY
2018-1
9
FY
2016-1
7
FY
2017-1
8
FY
2018-1
9
Network
51 Expansion of Transmission Network
New
LILO of one circuit of Samaguri – Shankardebnagar 132kV D/C line at Baithalangso
21.95 0.00 0.49 5.36 0.00 0.22 2.38 0.00 0.27 2.99 0.00 0.00 0.00
52 Expansion of Transmission Network
New Mariani – Titabor 132kV S/C line in D/C Tower
19.58 0.00 0.46 4.84 0.00 0.22 2.29 0.00 0.24 2.55 0.00 0.00 0.00
53 Expansion of Transmission Network
New Boko – Dhupdhara 132kV S/C line on D/C Tower
23.49 0.00 0.56 5.81 0.00 0.26 2.75 0.00 0.29 3.06 0.00 0.00 0.00
54 Expansion of Transmission Network
New Nalbari – Kumarikata 132kV S/C line on D/C Tower
27.41 0.00 0.65 6.78 0.00 0.31 3.21 0.00 0.34 3.57 0.00 0.00 0.00
55 Expansion of Transmission Network
New
One no 132kV Bay at Silapathar against Silapathar – Jonai 132kV line
1.58 0.00 0.00 1.27 0.00 0.00 0.26 0.00 0.00 1.01 0.00 0.00 0.00
56 Expansion of Transmission Network
New
Two numbers 132 kV Bay at Nagaon 0.002 for Nagaon0.002 – Dhing line
2.90 0.00 0.00 2.32 0.00 0.00 0.48 0.00 0.00 1.84 0.00 0.00 0.00
57 Expansion of Transmission Network
New One no 132kV Bay at Mariani against Mariani – Titabor S/C line
1.58 0.00 0.00 1.27 0.00 0.00 0.26 0.00 0.00 1.01 0.00 0.00 0.00
58 Expansion of Transmission Network
New One no 132 kV Bay at Boko for Boko – Dhupdhara 132 kV line
1.58 0.00 0.00 1.27 0.00 0.00 0.26 0.00 0.00 1.01 0.00 0.00 0.00
59 Expansion of Transmission Network
New One 132 kV Bay at Nalbari for Nalbari – Kumarikata 132 kV line
1.58 0.00 0.00 1.27 0.00 0.00 0.26 0.00 0.00 1.01 0.00 0.00 0.00
60 Expansion of Transmission Network
New Panjabari, 2x100 MVA, 220/132kV
95.87 0.00 1.56 19.17 0.00 0.51 6.25 0.00 0.95 11.63 0.00 0.11 1.29
61 Expansion of Transmission Network
New Nathkuchi, 2x40 MVA, 132/33kV
33.05 0.00 0.70 6.61 0.00 0.29 2.78 0.00 0.36 3.45 0.00 0.04 0.38
62 Expansion of Transmission
New Narayanpur, 2x50 MVA, 220/33kV
142.09 0.00 1.68 15.79 0.00 0.42 3.97 0.00 1.13 10.63 0.00 0.13 1.18
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Sr. No.
Type of Works
New/On-going
Name of Works
Total Cost of Works (Rs. Crore)
Capital Expenditure (Rs. Crore)
Equity (Rs. Crore) Grant (Rs. Crore) Loan (Rs. Crore)
FY
2016-1
7
FY
2017-1
8
FY
2018-1
9
FY
2016-1
7
FY
2017-1
8
FY
2018-1
9
FY
2016-1
7
FY
2017-1
8
FY
2018-1
9
FY
2016-1
7
FY
2017-1
8
FY
2018-1
9
Network
63 Expansion of Transmission Network
New Nagaon0.002, 2x50 MVA, 132/33 kV
51.51 0.00 1.42 5.15 0.00 0.39 1.42 0.00 0.92 3.36 0.00 0.10 0.37
64 Expansion of Transmission Network
New Ghungur, 2x40 MVA, 132/33kV
49.09 0.00 1.39 6.30 0.00 0.39 1.79 0.00 0.90 4.06 0.00 0.10 0.45
65 Expansion of Transmission Network
New Agamoni, 2x25 MVA, 132/33kV
31.60 0.00 2.51 5.67 0.00 0.99 2.25 0.00 1.36 3.08 0.00 0.15 0.34
66 Expansion of Transmission Network
New Chhaygaon, 2x25 MVA, 132/33kV
47.97 0.00 1.34 6.14 0.00 0.38 1.72 0.00 0.87 3.98 0.00 0.10 0.44
67 Expansion of Transmission Network
New LILO of Sonapur – Sarusajai 220kV line at Panjabari
3.55 0.00 0.00 2.84 0.00 0.00 1.13 0.00 0.00 1.55 0.00 0.00 0.17
68 Expansion of Transmission Network
New LILO of Bornagar – Rangia 132kV S/C line at Nathkuchi
2.63 0.00 0.00 2.11 0.00 0.00 0.93 0.00 0.00 1.05 0.00 0.00 0.12
69 Expansion of Transmission Network
New Biswanath Chariali –Narayanpur 220kV S/C line on D/C Tower
92.37 0.00 0.00 18.47 0.00 0.00 8.09 0.00 0.00 9.35 0.00 0.00 1.04
70 Expansion of Transmission Network
New
LILO of one circuit of Samaguri – Nagaon 132kV line at Nagaon0.002
8.78 0.00 0.00 7.02 0.00 0.00 3.11 0.00 0.00 3.52 0.00 0.00 0.39
71 Expansion of Transmission Network
New Pailapool –Ghungur 132kV S/C line on D/C Tower
19.58 0.00 0.93 8.76 0.00 0.93 4.63 0.00 0.00 3.71 0.00 0.00 0.41
72 Expansion of Transmission Network
New LILO of Gossaigaon – Gauripur line at Agamoni
8.78 0.00 0.00 7.02 0.00 0.00 3.11 0.00 0.00 3.52 0.00 0.00 0.39
73 Expansion of Transmission Network
New Boko – Chhaygaon 132 kV D/C line
21.95 0.00 0.97 9.75 0.00 0.97 4.86 0.00 0.00 4.40 0.00 0.00 0.49
74 Expansion of Transmission Network
New
One no 132 kV Bay at Pailapool against Pailapool – Ghungur 132 kV line
1.58 0.00 0.00 1.27 0.00 0.00 0.26 0.00 0.00 0.90 0.00 0.00 0.10
75
Sr. No.
Type of Works
New/On-going
Name of Works
Total Cost of Works (Rs. Crore)
Capital Expenditure (Rs. Crore)
Equity (Rs. Crore) Grant (Rs. Crore) Loan (Rs. Crore)
FY
2016-1
7
FY
2017-1
8
FY
2018-1
9
FY
2016-1
7
FY
2017-1
8
FY
2018-1
9
FY
2016-1
7
FY
2017-1
8
FY
2018-1
9
FY
2016-1
7
FY
2017-1
8
FY
2018-1
9
75 Expansion of Transmission Network
New
Two numbers 132 kV Bay at Boko for Boko – Chhaygaon 132 kV D/C Line
2.90 0.00 0.00 2.32 0.00 0.00 0.48 0.00 0.00 1.66 0.00 0.00 0.18
76 Expansion of Transmission Network
Ongoing
Kokrajhar 132/33kV, 2x25 MVA Substation
15.44 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00
77 Expansion of Transmission Network
Ongoing
Karimganj, 132/33kV, 2x25 MVA S/S
22.25 6.68 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 6.68 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00
78 Expansion of Transmission Network
Ongoing
Barpeta, 132/33kV, 2x25 MVA
19.69 5.91 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 5.91 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00
79 Expansion of Transmission Network
Ongoing
Dhekiajuli, 132/33kV, 2x25 MVA SS
24.57 7.37 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 7.37 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00
80 Expansion of Transmission Network
Ongoing
Hatsingimari, 132/33 kV, 2x16 MVA
22.50 6.75 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 6.75 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00
81 Expansion of Transmission Network
Ongoing
Azara, 132/33kV, 2x40 MVA
9.25 2.76 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 2.76 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00
82 Expansion of Transmission Network
Ongoing
Umrangso 13.44 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00
83 Expansion of Transmission Network
Ongoing
Sonabil – Biswanath Chariali 220kV S/C on D/C tower
25.95 18.16 7.79 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 18.16 7.79 0.00
84 Expansion of Transmission Network
Ongoing
BTPS –Kokrajhar 132 kV S/C line on D/C tower
4.15 0.42 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.42 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00
85 Expansion of Transmission Network
Ongoing
Kukurmara – Azara 132kV S/C line on D/C tower
3.04 0.91 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.91 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00
86 Expansion of Transmission Network
Ongoing
Hailakandi – Karimganj 132kC S/C line on D/C tower
10.65 3.20 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 3.20 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00
87 Expansion of Transmission Network
Ongoing
Kokrajhar – Bilasipara 132kV S/C line on D/C tower
7.36 0.74 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.74 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00
76
Sr. No.
Type of Works
New/On-going
Name of Works
Total Cost of Works (Rs. Crore)
Capital Expenditure (Rs. Crore)
Equity (Rs. Crore) Grant (Rs. Crore) Loan (Rs. Crore)
FY
2016-1
7
FY
2017-1
8
FY
2018-1
9
FY
2016-1
7
FY
2017-1
8
FY
2018-1
9
FY
2016-1
7
FY
2017-1
8
FY
2018-1
9
FY
2016-1
7
FY
2017-1
8
FY
2018-1
9
88 Expansion of Transmission Network
Ongoing
Bilasipara – Gauripur 132kV S/C line on D/C tower
11.52 1.15 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 1.15 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00
89 Expansion of Transmission Network
Ongoing
Agia – Hatsingimari 132 kV S/C line on D/C tower
44.07 13.22 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 13.22 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00
90 Expansion of Transmission Network
Ongoing
Salakathi – BTPS 132kV S/C line on D/C tower
20.79 6.24 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 6.24 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00
91 Expansion of Transmission Network
Ongoing
LILO of Dhaligaon 0.00Bornagar –132 kV S/C line at Barpeta
14.16 10.62 4.25 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 10.62 4.25 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00
92 Expansion of Transmission Network
Ongoing
LILO of Rowta – Depota S/C line at Dhekiajuli
1.60 0.48 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.48 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00
93 Plan for Evacuation of Power
New
Upgradation of existing Shankardebnagar 132/33kV SS to 220 kV (GIS), 2x160 MVA
126.01 0.00 1.41 23.80 0.00 0.31 5.31 0.00 0.98 16.64 0.00 0.11 1.85
94 Plan for Evacuation of Power
New LKHEP – Shankardebnagar 220 kV D/C line
65.16 0.00 1.29 14.33 0.00 0.51 5.69 0.00 0.70 7.77 0.00 0.08 0.86
95 Plan for Evacuation of Power
New Misa (PG) SS – Shankardebnagar 220 kV D/C line
29.62 0.00 0.59 6.51 0.00 0.23 2.59 0.00 0.32 3.53 0.00 0.04 0.39
96 Plan for Evacuation of Power
New LKHEP – KLHEP 220kV D/C line
88.85 0.00 1.77 16.01 0.00 0.70 6.36 0.00 0.96 8.68 0.00 0.11 0.97
97 Plan for Evacuation of Power
New
2x500 MVA, 400/220kV Transformers at CTU’s proposed Rangia (PGCIL) SS
261.51 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00
98 Plan for Evacuation of Power
New D/C LILO of Rangia – Amingaon 220kV D/C line
23.69 0.00 0.47 4.27 0.00 0.19 1.70 0.00 0.26 2.31 0.00 0.03 0.26
99 IT Application New Replacing existing Ground Wire by OPGW
39.04 0.00 15.62 19.52 0.00 4.68 5.86 0.00 10.93 13.66 0.00 0.00 0.00
100 IT Application Ongoing
Protection Suite Software for Relay Data base management
1.06 0.00 1.06 0.00 0.00 0.06 0.00 0.00 1.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00
77
Sr. No.
Type of Works
New/On-going
Name of Works
Total Cost of Works (Rs. Crore)
Capital Expenditure (Rs. Crore)
Equity (Rs. Crore) Grant (Rs. Crore) Loan (Rs. Crore)
FY
2016-1
7
FY
2017-1
8
FY
2018-1
9
FY
2016-1
7
FY
2017-1
8
FY
2018-1
9
FY
2016-1
7
FY
2017-1
8
FY
2018-1
9
FY
2016-1
7
FY
2017-1
8
FY
2018-1
9
101 IT Application Ongoing
Renovation of PLCC system
12.99 0.00 9.09 3.90 0.00 1.01 0.00 0.00 8.08 3.90 0.00 0.00 0.00
102 Reduction of Transmission Losses
New Sonabil – Depota 132kV S/c line
7.61 0.00 0.00 7.33 0.00 0.00 4.80 0.00 0.00 2.28 0.00 0.00 0.25
103 Reduction of Transmission Losses
New LTPS – Mariani 132 kV S/C line
35.52 0.00 0.00 31.97 0.00 0.00 20.16 0.00 0.00 10.63 0.00 0.00 1.18
104 Reduction of Transmission Losses
New BTPS 0.00 Dhaligaon 132kV D/C line
14.47 0.00 0.00 13.77 0.00 0.00 7.46 0.00 0.00 5.68 0.00 0.00 0.63
105 Reduction of Transmission Losses
New Kukurmara – Sarusajai 220kV D/C line
26.10 0.00 0.00 23.49 0.00 0.00 10.32 0.00 0.00 11.85 0.00 0.00 1.31
106
System Reliability and Efficiency Improvement
New Procurement of ERS tower at four locations
26.49 0.00 0.00 23.84 0.00 0.00 2.99 0.00 0.00 18.77 0.00 0.00 2.09
107
System Reliability and Efficiency Improvement
Ongoing
Replacement of old & obsolete switchgear equipment of existing 46 numbers EHV SS
80.13 64.10 16.03 0.00 3.24 0.00 0.00 60.86 16.03 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00
108
System Reliability and Efficiency Improvement
Ongoing
Up0.00gradation of existing control & protection system to IEC 61850 based system.
193.67 116.08 77.59 0.00 36.83 0.00 0.00 79.25 77.59 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00
109
System Reliability and Efficiency Improvement
Ongoing
Procurement of Diagnostic Tools
29.68 20.78 8.90 0.00 1.68 0.00 0.00 19.10 8.90 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00
110
System Reliability and Efficiency Improvement
Ongoing
Strengthening of existing switching scheme & earthing system.
16.30 4.89 11.41 0.00 0.66 0.00 0.00 4.23 11.41 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00
111
System Reliability and Efficiency Improvement
Ongoing
Redundancy in station auxiliary systems, Retrofitting of Nitrogen Fire Fighting System for existing transformers.
60.51 18.15 42.36 0.00 2.45 0.00 0.00 15.70 42.36 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00
78
Sr. No.
Type of Works
New/On-going
Name of Works
Total Cost of Works (Rs. Crore)
Capital Expenditure (Rs. Crore)
Equity (Rs. Crore) Grant (Rs. Crore) Loan (Rs. Crore)
FY
2016-1
7
FY
2017-1
8
FY
2018-1
9
FY
2016-1
7
FY
2017-1
8
FY
2018-1
9
FY
2016-1
7
FY
2017-1
8
FY
2018-1
9
FY
2016-1
7
FY
2017-1
8
FY
2018-1
9
112 Metering Plan New
Procurement of Communicable ABT compliant meters at forty eight locations
4.69 1.41 3.28 0.00 0.06 0.13 0.00 1.35 3.15 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00
113 Network Expansion
New Nagaon – Baghjap 132kV D/C line
48.28 0.00 1.07 8.59 0.00 0.47 3.80 0.00 0.54 4.30 0.00 0.06 0.48
114 Network Expansion
New Moran0.00Sibsagar 132kV D/C line
39.50 0.00 0.88 7.03 0.00 0.39 3.11 0.00 0.44 3.52 0.00 0.05 0.39
115 Network Expansion
New
2nd Circuit Stringing of Samaguri – Nagaon 132 kV S/C line on D/C Tower
11.47 0.00 1.73 8.31 0.00 1.73 6.06 0.00 0.00 2.03 0.00 0.00 0.22
116 Network Expansion
New
2nd Circuit Stringing of BTPS 0.00Kokrajhar – Bilasipara – Gauripur 132kV S/C line on D/C Tower
29.26 0.00 4.42 21.20 0.00 4.42 15.46 0.00 0.00 5.16 0.00 0.00 0.58
117 Network Expansion
New
2 nos. 132 kV Bay at Nagaon 132/33kV S/S for Nagaon 0.00 Baghjap 132kV D/C line at Nagaon end
2.90 0.00 0.00 2.32 0.00 0.00 0.48 0.00 0.00 1.66 0.00 0.00 0.18
118 Network Expansion
New
2 nos. 132 kV Bay at Nagaon 132/33kV S/S for Nagaon Baghjap 132kV D/C line at Baghjap end
2.90 0.00 0.00 2.32 0.00 0.00 0.48 0.00 0.00 1.66 0.00 0.00 0.18
119 Network Expansion
New
One no 132kV Bay at Samaguri 220/132/33kV SS for 2nd Ckt stringing of Samaguri0.00Nagaon 132kV S/C line
1.58 0.00 0.00 1.27 0.00 0.00 0.26 0.00 0.00 0.90 0.00 0.00 0.10
120 Network Expansion
New
One no 132kV Bay at Nagaon 132/33kV SS for 2nd Ckt stringing of Samaguri0.00Nagaon 132kV S/C line
1.58 0.00 0.00 1.27 0.00 0.00 0.26 0.00 0.00 0.90 0.00 0.00 0.10
121 Network Expansion
New Two nos 132kV Bay at Moran 132/33kV SS
2.90 0.00 0.00 2.32 0.00 0.00 0.48 0.00 0.00 1.66 0.00 0.00 0.18
79
Sr. No.
Type of Works
New/On-going
Name of Works
Total Cost of Works (Rs. Crore)
Capital Expenditure (Rs. Crore)
Equity (Rs. Crore) Grant (Rs. Crore) Loan (Rs. Crore)
FY
2016-1
7
FY
2017-1
8
FY
2018-1
9
FY
2016-1
7
FY
2017-1
8
FY
2018-1
9
FY
2016-1
7
FY
2017-1
8
FY
2018-1
9
FY
2016-1
7
FY
2017-1
8
FY
2018-1
9
against Moran0.00Sibasagar 132kV D/C line
122 Network Expansion
New
Two nos 132kV Bay at Sibasagar 132/33kV SS against Moran0.00Sibasagar 132kV D/C line
2.90 0.00 0.00 2.32 0.00 0.00 0.48 0.00 0.00 1.66 0.00 0.00 0.18
123 Network Expansion
New
One no 132kV Bay at BTPS against 2nd Circuit Stringing of BTPS0.00Kokrajhar 132kV line.
1.58 0.00 0.00 1.27 0.00 0.00 0.26 0.00 0.00 0.90 0.00 0.00 0.10
124 Network Expansion
New
Two nos 132kV Bay at Kokrajhar against 2nd Circuit Stringing of BTPS0.00Kokrajhar –Bilasipara 132kV line.
2.90 0.00 0.00 2.32 0.00 0.00 0.48 0.00 0.00 1.66 0.00 0.00 0.18
125 Network Expansion
New
One no 132kV Bay at Gauripur against 2nd Circuit Stringing of BTPS0.00Kokrajhar0.00Bilasipara0.00Gauripur 132kV line.
1.58 0.00 0.00 1.27 0.00 0.00 0.26 0.00 0.00 0.90 0.00 0.00 0.10
126 Network Expansion
New
Two nos 132kV Bay at Bilasipara against 2nd Circuit Stringing of Kokrajhar –Bilasipara0.00Gauripur 132kV line.
2.90 0.00 0.00 2.32 0.00 0.00 0.48 0.00 0.00 1.66 0.00 0.00 0.18
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