PM to monitor sweeping reforms-VIII: Gas-based power plants to be galvanized again
Jun 29: A purchase support policy along the lines now available for renewable energy will be extended to gas based power stations 8This will be provide a big boost to suppliers of gas to these stranded asssets 8A large gas-based power generation capacity lies stranded due to inability of the power sector to pass-on the variable cost of generating power from LNG. 8If these plants could become operational, it would raise the utilisation of gas pipelines and LNG terminals 8The idea is to boost the share of gas in India's energy mix. 8Gas will then assist renewable electricity, which is in the need of a balancing power supply. 8An inter-ministerial committee under the Prime Minister will be set up for this purpose Click on Reports for more