RPower starts coal production at Sasan mines

Reliance Power is developing a 4,000 MW project at Sasan and was allotted three captive coal blocks to fuel the project, which was bid for at a fixed rate to supply power.

FP Archives|Dec 20, 2014, 11:42:06 IST

Reliance Power commenced coal production at Sasan mines in Madhya Pradesh six months ahead of schedule, the company said on Monday.

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Reliance Power is developing a 4,000 MW project at Sasan and was allotted three captive coal blocks to fuel the project, which was bid for at a fixed rate to supply power.

Last month, the CAG said Reliance Power gained Rs 29,000 crore in undue benefit from a government decision, allowing the power producer to use surplus coal from its captive block for another project it was not meant for.

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