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Last updated on May 16th, 2023 at 02:11 pm

A Power Generating Utility

MAHAGENCO has the highest overall generation capacity and the highest Thermal installed capacity amongst all the State Power Generation utilities in India. In terms of installed capacity, it is the second highest State owned Generation Company after NTPC. It was established by government of Maharashtra under the central electricity act-2003 with the principal objective of engaging in the business of generation of electricity, & MAHAGENCO produces cheapest power for consumers in state.

MAHAGENCO has an installed capacity of 13152.06 MW. This comprises of Thermal (nearly 75%, i.e. 9540 MW) and a gas based generating station at Uran, having an installed capacity of 672 MW. The Hydro Electric Projects in the State of Maharashtra were designed, erected and commissioned through the Water Resource Department (WRD) of GoM. After commissioning, the hydro projects were handed over on long term lease to Mahagenco for Operation and Maintenance. Presently there are 25 hydel projects, having capacity of 2580 MW.

MAHAGENCO is aware of next green power scenario of power generation from non-conventional energy resources and have clear vision for Green Power for the consumers of Maharashtra. Accordingly to fulfil Renewable Power obligation of distribution companies in Maharashtra, MAHAGENCO has commissioned 359.86 MWp Solar Power Projects till date.

Mahagenco is committed to expanding the generation capacity to meet the ever-growing power supply need of maharashtra. The company is implementing a huge capacity addition programme.

Mahagenco generates power for more than 1,50,00,000 end consumers in Maharashtra at economical and affordable rates.

Mahagenco believes in quality management. All major thermal, hydel and gas turbine power stations have adopted the ISO 9001:2000 certification.

Mahagenco is an eco-friendly power generating company and has received certification under ISO:14001 and ISO:18001 for its major power stations at Chandrapur, Koradi, Khaperkheda, Nasik, Paras, Parli and at Koyna and Uran power stations also.

Mahagenco has a gross fixed asset base of Rs. 46,997.96 crores (March 2022) with an annual turn over of about Rs. 23515.67 crores (March 2022).

Mahagenco is powered by a dedicated and committed highly skilled work force of more than 12000.

Salient Features

Mahagenco is the only State Utility having a very well balanced generation portfolio involving thermal, hydel and gas stations. The first 500 MW plant to be installed in any State Utility belongs to Maharashtra.

Mahagenco has recently commissioned its two units of 660 MW at Koradi based on supercritical Technology on 22nd November 2016 & 17th January 2017, two units of 500 MW at Chandrapur on 4th June 2016 & 24th November 2016 and 1 unit of 250 MW at Parli on 19th November 2016.

Mahagenco has introduced latest technologies at its on going power projects.

Mahagenco is implementing R&M work of 210 MW unit at Koradi. Feasibility study for implementation of R&M work at Chandrapur, Koradi, Bhusawal, Parli & Nasik is also being carried out.

Mahagenco believes in conservation of natural resources. Towards this purpose, it has Ash Water Recovery System, Effluent Treatment Plant, which functions to international standards.

Mahagenco as a part of its commitment to the greener and cleaner world, has planted green belt all over available land in and around all power stations and power projects premises as well.

Mahagenco is a pioneer in utilization of Fly Ash. We alongwith Tifac run Fly Ash Utility awareness programme on a regular basis. The Fly Ash from our plants is used for a wide range of activities spanning agriculture to cement manufacture. Also use of Fly Ash for mine stoving is under trial. At present, our Fly Ash Utilization is about 64% and will reach to 100% within next few years.

Mahagenco strongly believes in continuous training and skill upgradation of its employees. We run training centres at Koradi and Nasik. Similarly, training sub-centres have been established at all major power stations. Mahagenco has pioneered the use of PC based Simulator for training generation engineers, both Within and outside the company.

Mahagenco has a strong commitment to community development. The company have its own policy for Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) and necessary funding is being provided for various development work in the vicinity of our all projects and in line with needs of local community. The company conducts and operate Recreation and Welfare Centres and also has its own Dispensary to ensure better health conditions of its employees.

Mahagenco have established its first of its kind centralized generation control room at corporate office for monitoring on-line real time parameters for economical load dispatch.

Mahagenco have recently introduced SAP-ERP system in its overall working.

SR.
NO.
POWER STATION UNITS & CAPACITY (MW) INSTALLED CAP.(MW)
A THERMAL POWER STATIONS
1 KORADI 1×210 + 3×660 2190
2 NASIK 3×210 630
3 BHUSAWAL 1×210 + 2×500 1210
4 PARAS 2×250 500
5 PARLI 3×250 750
6 KHAPERKHEDA 4×210 + 1×500 1340
7 CHANDRAPUR 2×210 + 5×500 2920
MAHAGENCO THERMAL 9540
B GAS TURBINE POWER STATION
URAN G.T. 4×108 432
W.H.R. 2×120 240
MAHAGENCO GAS 672
C HYDRO POWER STATIONS
KOYNA HYDRO St I & II- 4×70 + 4×80, St III- 4×80, St. IV-4×250 & Koyna Dam foot- 2×18 1956
SMALL HYDRO 374
GHATGHAR PUMP STORAGE 2×125 250
MAHAGENCO HYDRO 2580
D SOLAR Chandrapur (1 × 1) + (2 × 2)

Shivajinagar, Sakri (5 × 25)

Shirsufal, Baramati (36 + 14)

180
MAHAGENCO TOTAL (A+B+C+D) 12972
SR.
NO.
HYDRO POWER STATION UNITS &

CAPACITY (MW)

INSTALLED CAP.(MW)
1 Koyna ST. I & II 4 x 70 + 4 x 80 600
2 Koyna ST. III 4 x 80 320
3 Koyna ST. IV 4 x 250 1000
4 KDPH 2 x 18 36
5 Ghathgar 2 x 125 250
6 Vaitarna 1 x 60 60
7 Vaitarna D. T. 1 x 1.5 1.5
8 Bhatgar 1 x 16 16
9 Tillari 1 x 66 66
10 Bhira T.R. 2 x 40 80
11 Yeldari 3 x 7.5 22.5
12 Paithan 1 x 12 12
13 Pawna 1 x 10 10
14 Panshet 1 x 8 8
15 Kanher 1 x 4 4
16 Varasgaon 1 x 8 8
17 Bhatsa 1 x 15 15
18 Dhom 2 x 1 2
19 Ujani 1 x 12 12
20 Manikdoh 1 x 6 6
21 Dimbhe 1 x 5 5
22 Surya 1 x 6 6
23 Warna 2 x 8 16
24 Dudhganga 2 x 12 24
MAHAGENCO HYDRO 2580
MAHAGENCO THERMAL POWER STATIONS LIFE CHART
Sr. Power Plant Unit Unit Capacity (MW) Comm. Date Age in Years as on 31-March-2022
1 Nasik 3 210 26-Apr-1979 43
2 Nasik 4 210 10-Jul-1980 41
3 Nasik 5 210 30-Jan-1981 41
4 Koradi 6 210 30-Mar-1982 40
5 Bhusawal 3 210 04-May-1982 39
6 Chandrapur 3 210 03-May-1985 36
7 Chandrapur 4 210 08-Mar-1986 36
8 Khaperkheda 1 210 26-Mar-1989 33
9 Khaperkheda 2 210 08-Jan-1990 32
10 Chandrapur 5 500 22-Mar-1991 31
11 Chandrapur 6 500 11-Mar-1992 30
12 Chandrapur 7 500 01-Oct-1997 24
13 Khaperkheda 3 210 31-May-2000 21
14 Khaperkheda 4 210 07-Jan-2001 21
15 Parli 6 250 01-Nov-2007 14
16 Paras 3 250 31-Mar-2008 14
17 Parli 7 250 31-Jul-2010 14
18 Paras 4 250 31-Aug-2010 11
19 Khaperkheda 5 500 16-Apr-2012 10
20 Bhusawal 4 500 16-Nov-2012 9
21 Bhusawal 5 500 03-Jan-2014 8
22 Koradi 8 660 16-Dec-2015 6
23 Chandrapur 8 500 04-Jun-2016 5
24 Parli 8 250 19-Nov-2016 5
25 Koradi 9 660 22-Nov-2016 5
26 Chandrapur 9 500 24-Nov-2016 5
27 Koradi 10 660 17-Jan-2017 5
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