Power sector marred by coal, gas shortages
Reuters
NEW DELHI: As 2012 draws to an end and the New Year set to roll, the power producers in the country look for speedy resolution of existing troubles.
The domestic power sector has witnessed a few success stories in the last 4-5 years; but the road that lies ahead of is dotted with innumerable challenges that result from the gaps that exist between what’s planned versus what the power sector has been able to deliver.
“Apart from the inadequate fuel supply, the delay in land acquisition and environmental clearances as also tariff revisions and distribution reforms are the issues, which NTPC wants to be addressed,” Arup Roy Choudhury, Chairman and Managing Director NTPC, told Business Line.
“Tackling these concerns should get top priority as the solution to these will contribute immensely to the growth of the power generation sector in the country,” Choudhury added. NTPC has total installed capacity of 39,674 MW, including joint ventures.
Positive legislations, competitive bidding policies, opening up for private investments and surging growth in electricity demand have all contributed to the growth of the sector.
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