NTPC invites bids for Khargone project in Madhya Pradesh.

Country's largest power producer NTPC Ltd. has invited bids for construction of the 1,320-MW Khargone thermal project, estimated to cost Rs. 7,000 crore.

Bids have been sought for EPC (Engineering Procurement and Construction) package for the Khargone super thermal power plant coming up in Madhya Pradesh. The plant would have two units, each having a generation capacity of 660 MW.

The state-run major plans to finance the EPC package for Khargone plant through External Commercial Borrowings (ECB) and own resources, according to the tender document issued recently.

Scope of work include design, engineering, manufacture, supply, construction, erection, testing and commissioning works for the EPC package.

NTPC would be awarding the work through international competitive bidding process that would have two stages—techno-commercial and price bids.

The utility is already working on projects, together having about 4,800 MW capacity in Madhya Pradesh. These include 1,600 MW Gadarwara and 2,640 MW Barethi plants.

Overall, the power producer has an installed generation capacity of 43,108 MW.

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