The arm of Vedanta, Meenakshi Energy (MEL), has declared full operationalization of its 1,000 MW thermal power plant in Tirupati, Andhra Pradesh, two years after purchasing it.
The complex is comprised of 2 units of 350 MW and two units of 150 MW. The 150 MW units were stabilized earlier this year and the 350 MW units were commissioned this month. The company indicates that the plant will provide a reliable power supply to the industrial cluster within its location as well as provide a stable baseload supply to the national grid. This milestone is a big milestone in the process of enhancing the energy security of India that Vedanta takes part in and in enhancing industrialization in the country.
Rajinder Singh Ahuja, CEO-Power, Vedanta, highlighted, “This comeback reinforces our commitment to meeting India’s growing energy needs and marks a defining chapter in our journey to become the country’s most efficient and sustainability-driven power producer.”
Vedanta is a leading global natural resources and technology conglomerate operating across India, South Africa, Liberia and Namibia. At Vedanta, It is focused on sustainable growth while setting high standards of governance and transparency. At its core is a mission to make India self-reliant in natural resources and electronics and empower the transition to a greener economy with its transformative metals. The company goal is to create long-term value for all its stakeholders through research, discovery, acquisition, sustainable development and utilization of diversified natural resources. For accomplishing that, it empowers people to drive excellence and innovation. Company demonstrate world-class standards of governance, safety, sustainability and social responsibility.
