Bengaluru, 21 Sept

Chief Minister Siddaramaiah will inaugurate State's first gas-based cycle power plant of 370MW capacity at Yelahanka here on Tueday.

Deputy Chief Minister DK Shivakumar, Yelahanka MKA SR Vishwanath Constituency and others will attend, a statement by Energy Minister KJ George said.

Established by Karnataka Power Corporation Ltd (KPCL), the plant will generate 236.825MW through a gas turbine generator and 133.225MW through a steam turbine generator, totalling 370.05MW. The combined cycle pilot production has been completed.

The foundation stone for the plant was laid by Siddaramaiah in 2016, Energy Minister George said. "This is an important project for our government and KPCL. It is a matter of pride that a government organisation produces gas-based electricity for the first time in the State.”

At a curtain raiser event, Additional Chief Secretary Gaurav Gupta highlighted the strides made under the Congress government in expanding energy capacity of the State. “The previous administration did not establish any new gas plants in the State. However, with the focused efforts of our Energy Minister and KPCL, we are excited to announce the addition of a new gas plant to our energy portfolio. This development enhances reliability and improves our ability to manage power supply effectively. It marks a significant step toward a sustainable energy future and showcases our commitment to ensuring reliable power for all,” he said. –Salar News