In the matter of seeking Adoption of Transmission Charges of the “Eastern Region Expansion Scheme – XXXIX” to be established by ERSS-XXXIX Power Transmission Ltd – EQ
Summary:
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### **1. Background & Parties**
– **Petitioner**: TP Gopalpur Transmission Ltd. (formerly ERSS-XXXIX Power Transmission Ltd.)
– **Respondents**: Include CTUIL, RECPDCL, State Transmission Utilities (Bihar, Jharkhand, Odisha, West Bengal, Sikkim, DVC), PGCIL, and bulk consumers (Avaada Greenh2, Acme Clean Energy).
– **Project**: Eastern Region Expansion Scheme – XXXIX (ERES-XXXIX) – a transmission system for power evacuation in Eastern India.
– **Basis**: Build, Own, Operate, Transfer (BOOT) under tariff-based competitive bidding (TBCB).
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### **2. Petitioner’s Request**
The petitioner sought:
– Adoption of transmission charges of **₹2,897.29 million** discovered via competitive bidding.
– Approval of the **Transmission Service Agreement (TSA)** dated 14.11.2024.
– Compliance with CERC (Sharing of Inter-State Transmission Charges and Losses) Regulations, 2020.
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### **3. Bidding Process Summary**
– **Bid Process Coordinator (BPC)**: RECPDCL.
– **RfP Issued**: 16.03.2024.
– **Bidders**: PGCIL, Tata Power, Adani Energy Solutions, Sterlite Grid 32.
– **Initial Price Offer**: Lowest was **₹3,750 million**.
– **e-Reverse Auction**: Held on 04-05.10.2024.
– **Successful Bidder**: **Tata Power Company Ltd.** with final transmission charges of **₹2,897.29 million**.
– **Letter of Intent (LoI)**: Issued on 15.10.2024.
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### **4. Project Scope**
The scheme includes:
– New **765/400 kV GIS substation at Gopalpur (Odisha)** with transformers, reactors, and bays.
– **765 kV D/c line** from Angul (PGCIL) to Gopalpur.
– **400 kV D/c line** from Gopalpur (ISTS) to Gopalpur (OPTCL).
– Extensions at existing substations at Angul and Gopalpur.
– Provision for future expansion.
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### **5. Key Regulatory Issue**
In a related petition (**No. 513/TL/2024**), CERC observed that:
– The transmission scheme may become **redundant** without visibility of utilization.
– No bulk consumers have applied to use the transmission capacity.
– It does not satisfy **Section 38(2)(c)** of the Electricity Act, 2003 (efficient and economical development).
– The matter was referred back to the **National Committee on Transmission (NCT)** for reconsideration.
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