The gas-based 2,400-MW power project being constructed by Reliance at Samalkot in East Godavari district, is ready for commissioning, according to a press release issued by General Electric, the equipment supplier for the plant.
GE says in the press release that it has supplied six gas turbines and three steam turbines for the plant and the company has deployed a large number of engineers and technical staff for testing and commissioning the project. Mr John Flannery, President and CEO of GE India, has said the company has signed a 15-year contractual service agreement with Reliance with performance guarantees.
It ensures predicatable maintenance costs and steady flow of revenue, adds the release.
Mr John Flannery says that GE will play a crucial role in supporting the country's power generation projects and in bridging the demand-supply gap. GE has deployed equipment and personnel at more than 700 sites.
Samalkot plant is the largest gas combined cycle project in the country.