Author: PPD Team Date: 18/02/2025
CERC disposes of DVC’s petition against MPPCL over PPA dispute
The Central Electricity Regulatory Commission (CERC) has disposed of the petition filed by Damodar Valley Corporation Limited (DVC) seeking directions and action against Madhya Pradesh Power Management Company Limited (MPPCL) for non-compliance with the commission’s order dated January 13, 2020, in Petition No. 78/MP/2018.
During the hearing, senior counsel for MPPCL submitted that disputes related to the termination of power purchase agreements (PPAs) and payment invoices raised by DVC are under consideration by an arbitrator appointed by the Supreme Court. The counsel requested the commission to dispose of the petition, a position also affirmed by DVC’s counsel.
Considering that the matter is pending before the sole arbitrator, the commission ruled that the relief sought by DVC no longer requires its consideration.
Petition No. 100/MP/2021with IA No. 94/2023 and Petition No. 102/MP/2021with IA No. 97/2023
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CERC approves tariff for Barauni Thermal Power Station, Stage-I (220 MW)
The Central Electricity Regulatory Commission (CERC) has approved the petition filed by NTPC Limited for the tariff of Barauni Thermal Power Station, Stage-I (220 MW) for the period from April 1, 2019, to March 31, 2024. The station was previously owned by Bihar State Power Generating Company Limited and its assets were transferred to NTPC as per the Bihar Power Generation Undertakings Transfer Scheme, 2018, notified by the Government of Bihar.
CERC allowed the petitioner to withdraw the current petition, granting liberty to file a consolidated tariff petition for Units-6 and -7 of the Barauni Thermal Power Station Stage-I, based on the actual re-commissioning dates of these units. The commission also noted that the information submitted in this and earlier petitions would be considered when determining the tariff in the consolidated petition.
Petition No: 189/GT/2020
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CERC allows NTPC to withdraw petition on amendment agreement approval
The Central Electricity Regulatory Commission (CERC) has allowed NTPC Limited to withdraw its petition seeking approval of the amendment agreement dated August 16, 2024, for the power purchase agreement between NTPC and Maharashtra State Electricity Distribution Company Limited (MSEDCL), as well as the amendment agreement for the power sale agreement between NTPC and ACME Renewtech Private Limited.
During the hearing, NTPC’s counsel requested permission to withdraw the petition and sought to adjust the filing fees paid in this petition against any future filings. CERC granted permission to withdraw the petition but decided not to adjust the filing fees.
Petition No: 433/MP/2024
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HPERC approves joint petition by HPSEBL and OM Energy Generation
The Himachal Pradesh Electricity Regulatory Commission (HPERC) has approved the joint petition filed by HP State Electricity Board Limited (HPSEBL) and OM Energy Generation Private Limited, following the order dated March 28, 2022, in Petition No. 38 of 2021.
The commission noted that while the provisional tariff of Rs. 4.06 per kWh was allowed, adjustments were made for subsidies of Rs. 50 million each for MNRE and industrial subsidy. Since issues regarding the balance MNRE subsidy and the entire industrial subsidy amount are yet to be resolved, the joint petitioners’ request for continuation was deemed reasonable.
The provisional tariff of Rs. 4.06 per kWh will remain in effect for an additional year under the following conditions:
- The petitioners must approach the commission at least one month before the expiry of the one-year period, or immediately after the adjustment is settled, to seek either the continuation of the tariff or a new tariff for the project.
- The company must notify HPSEBL within 15 days of receiving any financial assistance or subsidy and provide an affidavit to this effect, which will form part of the Power Purchase Agreement (PPA).
- Adjustments related to financial assistance or subsidies will be governed by future commission orders based on the petition mentioned.
- Clause 6.2 of the PPA will be modified to allow further adjustments to the provisional tariff in line with the commission’s future orders.
Petition No: 13 of 2025
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OERC issues order on JSWEUL’s petition for energy charge rate determination
The Odisha Electricity Regulatory Commission (OERC) has issued an order on the petition filed by JSW Energy (Utkal) Limited (JSWEUL) for determining the energy charge rate for supplying 12 per cent of the energy sent out from JSW Energy’s independent power producer to Grid Corporation of India Limited (GRIDCO) as the state’s entitlement.
The commission noted that the variation in the “as received” gross calorific value (GCV) of coal measured by the third party was significantly high compared to the lower limit of the GCV range in the invoice. The variation, ranging from 800 kCal per kg to 1,200 kCal per kg, was deemed unacceptable as it impacts tariffs and affects state consumers. The petitioner attributed this variation to mine-specific issues beyond its control.
OERC has directed that third-party sampling agencies for coal collection, preparation, and analysis at the receiving or unloading end must be selected from the empanelled list. It mandated the continuation of third-party sampling for determining the “as received” GCV of coal in line with the OERC Generation Tariff Regulations, 2024, as amended.
Additionally, the commission instructed the petitioner to take immediate steps to arrange Shakti Linkage Coal or concessional coal for the state’s power entitlement, as per Clause 10 of the amended Power Purchase Agreement (PPA). It also directed GRIDCO to support the petitioner in coordinating with the Odisha government to secure the required coal for power generation.
Petition No: 43/2025
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