NCT backs transmission schemes for 25.5 GW renewable evacuation in Gujarat
Author: PPD Team Date: February 11, 2026
The National Committee on Transmission (NCT) has recommended interstate transmission schemes with a cumulative estimated cost of Rs 24,048 crore for evacuation of 25.5 GW of renewable energy from Gujarat. The recommendation follows confirmation of sufficient renewable potential for the state and a reassessment of transmission planning assumptions, including limited visibility on large green hydrogen and green ammonia demand.
The recommended outlay comprises three transmission schemes. These include the Transmission system for Integration of Power from RE Projects in Jam Khambhaliya REZ in Gujarat – Phase II (5,500 MW) and Jamnagar Phase-I (1,000 MW), estimated at Rs 7,688 crore, and the Transmission system for Integration of Power from RE Projects in Lakadia REZ in Gujarat – Phase II (7,500 MW), estimated at Rs 7,506 crore. The remaining Rs 8,854 crore relates to the Common Transmission System for evacuation of power from Lakadia, Jam Khambhaliya and Jamnagar, which is divided into Part A, Part B and Part C for implementation through Tariff Based Competitive Bidding (TBCB).
The transmission system for evacuation of power from RE Projects for cumulative capacity of 25.5 GW in Gujarat was first discussed in the 31st NCT meeting on July 14, 2025. Approval was deferred as the proposed capacity exceeded the renewable potential declared at the time.
MNRE later declared additional renewable potential of 69.6 GW in Gujarat through a letter dated August 28, 2025. This was revised by Gujarat Energy Transmission Corporation Limited (GETCO) and the Government of Gujarat to about 43 GW for Inter-State Transmission System planning through a letter dated November 17, 2025, circulated by MNRE on December 8, 2025. NCT noted that the revised figures provide adequate backing for the planned 25.5 GW transmission system.
During a review in the 36th NCT meeting on December 30, 2025, it was observed that Gujarat’s transmission planning assumed about 9.25 GW of green hydrogen and green ammonia load by 2031. However, only one application of 0.575 GW from L&T at Kandla substation has been received so far. As a result, transmission planning for Khavda REZ Phases VI and VII has been deferred until clearer visibility emerges on large green hydrogen and green ammonia projects.
NCT has directed the Central Transmission Utility of India Limited (CTUIL) to proceed with the recommended schemes through Tariff Based Competitive Bidding, while taking up Khavda Phase VI and Phase VII transmission separately at a later stage.
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