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CONTENTS
1. Confirmation of the minutes of 3rd meeting of Eastern Region Power Committee

(Transmission Planning) (ERPCTP). ........................................................................... 4
A. ToR 2(i) – QUARTERLY REVIEW AND STRENGTHNING OF INTER-REGIONAL
TRANSMISSION SYSTEM ......................................................................................... 4
2. Quarterly Review of transmission line and substation ................................................. 4
3. Assessment of growth in generation capacity and demand in the region .................... 6
4. Requirement for strengthening of Inter-regional transmission system ......................... 7
5. Review of Transmission system by system operator ................................................... 7
B. ToR 2(ii) – ASSESSMENT OF TRANSMISSION SYSTEM REQUIREMENTS IN
NEAR, MEDIUM AND LONG TERM AND FORMULATE TRANSMISSION SCHEME.
............................................................................................................................. 14
6. High loading on 220 kV Durgapur (PG) – Parulia (DVC) D/C line.............................. 15
7. Non-compliance of N-1 contingency criteria on 220 kV Maithon-Dhanbad D/C and 220
kV Maithon-Kalyaneshwari D/C line. ......................................................................... 16
8. Line Reactor in Biharsharif – Lakhisarai 400kV D/c line and new bus reactor at
Biharsharif ................................................................................................................ 17
9. Evacuation system of Teesta-IV HEP ....................................................................... 19
10. Replacement of existing 50 MVAR LR of 400kV Maithon-Gaya-I with new 50
MVAR LR (Natural Ester Oil) at Maithon S/s-reg. ...................................................... 20
11. Restoration of 400 kV TSTPS-Meramunduli-2 to its original length.................... 20
12. Arrangement for 33 kV Power Supply to Dulanga Mines from Darlipali STPP of
NTPC. ....................................................................................................................... 21
13. ISTS connectivity for Railways at Sasaram (Pusauli)......................................... 21
C. ToR 2(iii) – APPLICATIONS FOR CONNECTIVITY AND ACCESS ........................ 22
14. Connectivity granted after 2nd /3rd meeting of ERPCTP...................................... 22
D. ToR 2(iv) – REVIEW OF UPSTREAM AND DOWNSTREAM NETWORK ............... 24
15. Interim connectivity to generation projects in ER through LILO arrangement ..... 24
16. Status of downstream 220kV or 132kV network by STUs from the various
commissioned and under-construction ISTS substations .......................................... 25
17. Status of 400kV substations being implemented by STUs in ER under intra-state
schemes ................................................................................................................... 27
E. ToR 2(v) – EXAMINE AND EVALUATE INTRA-STATE PROPOSALS ................... 30
F. ToR 2(vi) – REVIEW AND FACILITATE CONSTRUCTION OF INTER-REGIONAL
GRID STRENGTHNING SCHEME ........................................................................... 30
Agenda for 4th meeting of Eastern Region Power Committee
(Transmission Planning)
1. Confirmation of the minutes of 3rd meeting of Eastern Region Power

Committee (Transmission Planning) (ERPCTP).
1.1 The minutes of the 3rd meeting of Eastern Region Power Committee
(Transmission Planning) (ERPCTP) held on 09th February, 2021 were
circulated vide CEA letter No. CEA-PS-12-15/2/2018-PSPA-II Division-
Part(1)/I/14953/2021 dated 01st April, 2021. No comments were received from
the constituents.
1.2 Members may confirm the minutes.
A. ToR 2(i) – QUARTERLY REVIEW AND STRENGTHNING OF INTER-REGIONAL

TRANSMISSION SYSTEM
Carry out a quarterly review of the Transmission system in the region; assess the growth in generation
capacity and the demand in various parts of the region; and draw up proposals for strengthening inter-
Regional transmission system. The transmission planning is required to keep in mind the areas where
the generation is likely to grow and areas where load demand will grow so that the transmission system
at any point of time is capable to meet the demand in every corner of the country and comply with the
mandate under the Tariff policy of developing transmission system ahead of the generation for ensuring
smooth operation of the grid.
2. Quarterly Review of transmission line and substation

2.1 Following transmission lines have been commissioned in the Eastern Region during
Q4 of 2020-21 and Q1 of 2021-22:
Voltage
State/ Executing Transmission Circuit Length Commissioning
Level (in Quarter
Sector Agency Lines Type (Ckm) Month
KV)
Ranchi -
Medinipur
POWERGRID line (PM-JTL- 765 D/C 538 Feb-21 Q4
TBCB)
LILO of both
ckts. of
Chandithala -
Central
Kharagpur at
Sector POWERGRID 400 D/C 148 Feb-21 Q4
Medinipur
(PM-JTL-
TBCB)
Darbhanga -
POWERGRID Sitamarhi 400 D/C 80 Mar-21 Q4
(New) line
Voltage
State/ Executing Transmission Circuit Length Commissioning
Level (in Quarter
Sector Agency Lines Type (Ckm) Month
KV)
(Ckt.-I) (Triple
Snowbird)
(ERSS XXITL
- TBCB)
LILO of both
Ckts. of
Nabinagar-II -
Gaya (Q) line
POWERGRID 400 D/C 6 Mar-21 Q4
at Chandauti
(ERSS
XXITL-
TBCB)
Re-
Conducting
POWERGRID of Rangpo - 400 D/C 220 Mar-21 Q4
New Siliguri
line
Sitamarhi
(New) -
Motihari line
(Triple Q1 of
POWERGRID Snowbird) FY
400 D/C 171 Apr-21
(ERSS 2021-
22
XXITL-TBCB)
Private
NIL
Sector
LILO of Joda- Q1 of
TTPS line at FY
Odisha OPTCL 220 D/C 29 May-21
Telkoi 2021-
22
Subashgram
(PG) - 220 D/C 64 Jan-21 Q4
Baruipur
West LILO of
WBSETCL
Bengal Arambag -
Rishra at N. 220 D/C 31 Mar-21 Q4
Chanditala
2.2 Following substations/ICTs have been commissioned in the Eastern Region during Q4
of 2020-21 and Q1 of 2021-22:
2.3 Members may update/note.

Transforma
Voltage Commiss-
State/ Executing tion
Substation/ ICTs Ratio ioning Quarter
Sector Agency Capacity
(kV/kV) Month
(MW/MVA)
Medinipur S/s (PM-
POWERGRID JTL -TBCB) 765/400 3000 Feb-21 Q4
Extn. at Rourkela
POWERGRID S/stn. (ICT-II) 400/220 315 Feb-21 Q4
DVC DSTPS ICT-II S/s 400/220 315 Feb-21 Q4
DVC DSTPS 220/132 160 Feb-21 Q4

Chandauti S/S 400/220 1500
POWERGRID (ERSS-XXITL- Mar-21 Q4
TBCB)
Repl of 400/220kV 400/220 185

Central Malda S/s (1st 315
Sector POWERGRID MVA with 500 MVA Mar-21 Q4
)
Chandauti Sub 220/132 600

POWERGRID station (ERSS- Mar-21 Q4
XXITL-TBCB)
POWERGRID Extn. at Jeypore s/s 400/220 315 Q1 of

(ICT-I) Apr-21 FY
2021-22
POWERGRID Sitamarhi S/S ERSS 400/220/1 1400 Q1 of
XXI TL-TBCB) 32 Apr-21 FY
2021-22
POWERGRID Extn. at Motihari S/S 400/132 315 Q1 of
May-21 FY
2021-22
Private
NIL
Sector
Bihar BSPTCL Khagaria New ICT-I 220/132 160 Mar-21 Q4
3. Assessment of growth in generation capacity and demand in the region
3.1 The generation capacity plan of Eastern Region is as under:
State Coal Hydro Solar Gas DG 2019-20 2021-22 2024-25
Bihar 660 0 0 0 0 660 1980 1980

Jharkhand 420 130 0 0 0 550 550 550
Odisha 1740 2142 0 0 0 3882 3882 3882
Sikkim 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
West
7545 1062 0 100 0 8607 8607 9267
Bengal
Central
19050 1005 0 0 0 20055 24145 28345
Sector
Private 7667 1599 0 0 0 9266 9122 9239
Total 37082 5938 0 100 0 43020 48286 53263
3.2 Further, the actual/anticipated demand of states in Eastern region are as under:
Peak Demand (in MW) according to 19th EPS Actual Actual Anticipated
2019- 2020- 2021- 2024- Peak Peak (2020- Peak
State
20 21 22 25 (2019-20) 21) (2024-25)
5,308 6,016 6,576 8,003 5,835 5,995 >8,003
Bihar
3,129 3,340 3,598 4,439 3,014 3,173 4,439
DVC
3,332 3,541 3,755 4,385 1,396 1,651 4,385
Jharkhand*
5,016 5,176 5,340 5,878 5,292 4,984 5,530
Odisha
West 9,919 10,225 10,528 11,624 9,263 8,846 11,043
Bengal*
154 162 170 197 115 120 197
Sikkim
24,869 28,460 27,747 31,968 23,421 24,016 31,108
Total
*Excluding DVC part
3.3 Members may update.
4. Requirement for strengthening of Inter-regional transmission system

4.1 MoP vide OM dated 20th May, 2021 amended ToR of NCT (copy enclosed at
Annexure-I) This OM further mention that:
“2(i) The Regional Power Committees (Transmission Planning) can make
meaningful recommendations only regarding their own Region. They cannot
decide on transfers across region.”
Therefore, it is proposed not to discuss Inter-regional transmission system in
this meeting to ensure compliance of the above OM, at this stage. Once all india
level generation or surplus/deficit scenario got confirmed in NCT, the same
would be informed in the next meeting.
5. Review of Transmission system by system operator

5.1 The operational constrains faced by the system operator during Q3 & Q4 of 2020-21
are given below:
Transmission line constraints

Sl.
Corridor Description of the constraints Remedial Action Plan :
No
1 220 kV These lines are not N-1 compliant. 1. Planning of additional 220 kV
Buddhipadar- This issue has been observed with transmission lines from 400/220
Lapanga D/C, very high injection from Vedanta kV Rourkela substation (2 X630
220 kV Captive plant ( 250-300 MW) on a MVA ICTs being evacuated
Buddhipadar persistent basis. Further, it has through two 220 kV lines (500
Vedanta D/C and been enhanced with the retirement MW maximum).
Sl.
No
220 kV Rourkela- of 220 kV TTPS power plant in the 2. Planning of 400/220 kV

Tarkera D/C Orissa system. substation or additional 220/132
kV substation near 200/132 kV
Also, parallel bunching of 400/220
buddhipadar along with
kV ICTs at Rourkela ( 2 X 630
MVA) have led to a low impedance additional 220 kV lines to
path which is leading to higher strengthen the network.
loading on only evacuation lines i.e. 3. Reducing injection from
220 kV Rourkeal-Tarkera D/C Vedanta CPP by Odisha SLDC.
planned from the Rourkela 4. Short term load trimming
substation. scheme planning (LTS) by
Odisha SLDC and OPTCL to
Cascaded Event in 220/132 kV
avoid cascaded tripping of 220
Budhipdar S/S causing complete
kV lines.
blackout: On 08-04-2021,
cascaded tripping of 220 kV lines
from Buddhipadar occurred
causing a complete blackout of the
substation indicating the N-1
reliability issue at Buddhipadar. In
this Vendanta island also got
collapsed.
2 220 kV Waria- 220 kV Bidhan Nagar (Durgapur) is Included in Agenda Item no. 6
Bidhan Nagar D/C a Major load centre in West Bengal
Area. With nearby generating plant
of DVC feeding these load due to
low impedance path is resulting in
higher loading of the220 kV Waria-
Bidhan Nagar D/C. In addition to
these, the 220 kV Bus at Bidhnagar
is operated in split mode due to
high fault level by opening of 220
kV bus coupler. Further, the
400/220 kV Waria-Parulia (D/C)
has been made LILO at 400/220 kV
DSTPS and one of the 400/220 kV
ICT are in service making these
circuits a low impedance path and
thus their overloading.
Sl.
No
3 400 kV B Maithon ● 400/220 kV interconnection of

- RTPS RTPS with 220kV network of
DVC need to be planned and
executed by DVC.
● 400 kV Maithon B- RTPS and
During high generation at
Raghunathpur TPS (both units in RTPS-Ranchi 3 are in same
service) and low generation at diameter. These circuits can be
MPL, the loading of 400 kV Maithon bypassed to reduce the loading
B- RTPS approaches its thermal on these circuits. However, it will
limit as it provides a low impedance require SPS at RTPS and
path being a short line (40 km) to DSTPS for N-1-1 contingency
Maithon which is a load centre. for 400 kV RTPS-Ranchi D/C
outage.
● Re-conductoring of the Twin-
Moose line with Twin HTLS
conductor
4 220 kV Patna- There are three 220 kV lines

Sipara T/C between Patna (POWERGRID)
and Sipara (BSPTCL) S/s. Major 1. Reconductoring of Patna-Sipara
loads of Patna are fed from 220 kV was agreed in 2nd meeting of
Sipara substation. The length of the ERPCTP.
line is extremely short (less than 2. 220 kV Patna PG-Khagual 2 & 3
500 m). Further, Sipara is circuit has been commissioned
connected with Khagaul as well as which has reduced the loading
to Fatuah at 220 kV level and is to some extent on these ckts.
partly feeding these loads also.
This is leading to higher loading of 3. BSPTCL have planned 400/220
220 kV Patna-Sipara T/C and kV Naubatpur, 400/220 kV
violation of N-1 security criteria Bakhtiyarpur, 400/220 kV
constraint for most of the time. Jakkanpur to ensure higher
reliability by providing more in-
feeds to the loads presently
catered by Patna alone.
5 220 kV Durgapur Parulia (Durgapur) is a major load
(PG) – Parulia center in the DVC control area. Due
(DVC) D/C to decommissioning of DVC units
(at Bokaro-B and CTPS) and low ● Reconductoring of 220 kV
generation from internal plants Durgapur(PG)-Parulia(DVC)
particularly at Mejia and Waria, the D/C line with high capacity HTLS
load of Parulia and nearby area is
conductor or second 220 kV
practically met through importing
Durgapur(PG)-Parulia(DVC)
large quantum of power from
D/C to be commissioned.
Durgapur substation of PG through
220 kV Durgapur(PG)-
Parulia(DVC) D/C. This resulted in Detailed agenda at Point no. 6
very high loading of the above lines
and even crossed the N-1 security
limit. Besides, it is observed from
studies as well as established
through trial operation that these
Sl.
No
loading further increase with 400

kV bus split operation of Durgapur
(PG) and third 400/220 kV ICT
operation at Durgapur which has
already been taken into service
from June 2019.
6 220 kV Maithon- High loading of 220 kV Maithon-

Dhanbad D/C and Dhanbad D/C and 220 kV Maithon- 1. Improve generation at CTPS,
220 kV Maithon- Kalyaneshwari D/C is observed Bokaro-B and Koderma.
Kalyaneshwari due to 2. Reconductoring of 220 kV
D/C 1. Less generation at CTPS Maithon-Dhanbad D/C and 220
2. Low/ NIL generation at Bokaro- kV Maithon-Kalyaneshwari D/C
B line with high capacity HTLS
3. Less generation at Koderma conductor.
3. Establishing 220 kV
With the commissioning of 3rd Connectivity of its Mejia-B and
Maithon ICT of 500 MVA. Loading Raghunathpur power plants
has further increased on these
circuits due to low impedance path Detailed agenda at point no. 7.
and nearness to the load centre.
7 220 kV Rajarhat- These lines are not N-1 compliant. 1. Commissioning of Rajarhat
Newtown D/C and In this qtr, 220 kV Shubhasgram- (POWERGRID) – New Town
220 kV EMSS loading is low however it is AA2 220 kV D/c, Rajarhat
Subhasgram- more during the summer season. (PGCIL) – Barasat/Jeerat 220
EMSS D/C kV D/c and Subashgram
(PGCIL) – Baraipur 220 kV D/c.
2. Load trimming scheme has
been implemented by CESC for
(n-1) contingency on 220 kV
Subhasgram-EMSS D/C.
8 220 kv These lines are not N-1 compliant. 1. Commissioning of 400/220 kV

Mujaffarpur (PG)- Sitamarhi substation along with
Hazipur D/C and associated lines. Besides, 220
220 kv Hazipur- kV Amnour-Mujaffarpur D/C
Amnour D/C commissioning along with
Proposed 220/132 kV Digha-
Amnour connectivity will also
result in better reliability.
2. A new 400/220/132 kV
substation at Chapra (2 X 500
MVA+2 X 200 MVA) has been
proposed. The 220 kV
connectivity has been proposed
at 220 kV Chhapra(New)-
Amnour D/C and 220 kV
Chhapra(New)-Gopalganj D/C
Present Status: 400/220 kV Sitamari

substation has been energized in
Sl.
No
April 2020. The 220 kV system and

132 kV system are yet to be
completed to provide support for
overcoming this constraint.
9 220 kV Gaya- These lines are not N-1 compliant. With commissioning of 400/220 kV
(PG) -Bodhgaya substation at Chandauti by LILO of
D/C Gaya-NPGC 400kV D/C line at 400
kV Chandauti and shifting of some
load from Bodhgaya to this new
substation loading of this line is
expected to be reduced.
Present Status: Presently 400 kV

line has been made LILO and 400
kV Buses have been charged at
400/220 kV Chandauti S/s. 220 kV
Gaya-Sonenagar D/C has been
made LILO at 220 kV Chanduati.
10 220 kV These lines are not N-1 compliant. Baruipur 220 kV substation was
Shubhasgram- planned. This will have 220 kv
Lakshmikantpur Shubhasgram-Baruipur D/C and
D/C loads from Lakshmikantpur will be
shifted to Baruipur.
Present Status: Substation is not

yet commissioned
11 220 kV These lines are not N-1 compliant. Additional 220 kV Lines from
BuddhipadarLapa 400/220 kV Raurkela substation
nga D/C, 220 kV need to be planned.
Buddhipadar
Vedanta D/C and
220 kV Rourkela-
Tarkera D/C
ICT constraints:
S. No ICT Description of the constraints Remedial Actions:
With Low generation at Tenughat, Additional ICT at 400/220 kV

400/220 kV increased load of JUSNL and drawal Ranchi was agreed in 3rd
1 Ranchi 2 X 315 by WBSETCL from 220 kV Chandil- meeting of ERPCTP.
MVA ICTs STPS, loading of 400/220 kV Ranchi
ICTs exceeded the (n-1) security
limit
1. Commissioning of
400/220 kV Sitamarhi
Substation, 400 kV
Darbhanga-Sitamari-
Motihari D/C lines and
associated 220 kV and
132kV transmission
Motihari ICTs are feeding to loads of
system within Bihar would
North Bihar as well as to Nepal
400/132 kV 2 X reduce the loading on the
through 132 kV Raxaul-Parwanipur
2 200 MVA Motihari Motihari ICT.
circuits. Due to the increase in Load
ICT 2. Expediting the 3rd 315
in North Bihar these ICTs do not
satisfy N-1 Criteria. MVA 400/132 kV ICT
which is already planned
for Motihari
3. SPS to be implemented
by DMTCL in coordination
with BSPTCL.
During peak load of Bihar, the total PMTL (POWERGRID’s

ICT loading is increasing above 500 subsidiary) is executing the
MW. The N-1 of one ICT has 60 % 400/220/132 kV Saharsa
400/220 kV 2 X sensitivity on other ICT at present. In substation which will relieve
3 500 MVA future with increasing demand of these ICTs loading. BSPTCL
Darbhanga ICT Bihar the loading will further needs to ensure
increase implementation of
downstream network in
matching time-frame.
Over voltage constraints:

S. No. Nodes Description of the Constraints Remedial Actions:
High voltage is observed during Full utilization of the

1 400 kV Barh the off-peak hour due to lightly reactive capability of 2 X
loaded condition of lines from 400 660 MW NTPC Barh.
kV NTPC Barh
During lean hours Odisha’s

consumption at N. Dubri, area falls Addition of 125 MVAR
to low values leading to an shunt reactor at N. Dubri
400 kV New extremely under loaded condition
has already been
2 Dubri. Pandiabili, of 400 kV New Dubri-Baripada
planned by OPTCL. Its
Mendhasal S/C, 400 kV New Dubri – implementation status
Pandiabili S/C, 400 kV Pandiabili- needs to be shared.
Kalabadia S/C, and 400 kV
Mendhasal-Pandiabili D/C lines
● Light loading of 400 kV

NPPSP-Ranchi D/C, New-
PPSP-Arambag D/C, 400 kV
Chaibasa-Kharagpur D/C, 400
kV Kharagpur- New Chanditala
D/C, 400 kV PPSP-Bidhanagar
during off peak hours with load
variation.
● 400 kV Sagardighi-Jeerat S/C,
400 kV PPSP-Bidhanagar D/C,
400 kV New PPSP-Arambag ● WBSETCL to
D/C are more than 185 km expedite the
each however no line reactors commissioning of 125
are present at either end MVAR Bus Reactor at
causing high MVAR in light New Chanditala,
400 kV load situation. Kharagpur, New
Kharagpur, ● Absence of PPSP units during PPSP
3
Jeerat, Kolaghat, part of the lean hours and Lack Planning of Bus Reactor
New PPSP of reactive support from at WBPDCL Generating
Kolaghat TPS due to low Plant (Kolaghat,
generation. Sagardighi, Bakreshwar)
● Absence of Bus Reactor at for voltage support in low
WBPDCL Generating Plant generation and lean
(Kolaghat, Sagardighi, hours.
Bakreshwar)
● High MVAR flow from 220 kV
to 400 kV System thorough
ICTs during lean hours from
Kolaghat, Kharagpur and New
Chanditala
Many lines are being opened to
control High voltage scenario
during winter lean seasons on daily
basis (Provided in high voltage
section)
● Planning of Bus
● Antitheft charging of 400 kV
Reactor at WBPDCL
Bheramara-Behrampur 2nd D/C
400 kV ● Generating Plant
Less generation at Farakka
Bahrampur, (Kolaghat,
4 and Sagardighi and light
Farakka NTPC, Sagardighi,
loading of lines from Farakka
Sagardighi Bakreshwar) for
and Sagardighi during lean
voltage support in low
hours
generation and lean
hours.
● Full utilization of the

reactive capability of
Sagardighi and NTPC
Farakka Units
One circuit of Binaguri-
High voltage at Binaguri occurs
Alipuduar, One/two
during low hydro generation in
circuits of 400 kV
Sikkim and Bhutan. There are two
Bingauri-Tala, Idle
400 kV Rangpo, long Twin Moose lines to charged 400 kV
5 New Purnea, Bongaigaon (NER) and four Qd. Alipurdwar-
Teesta V, DIkchu Moose lines to Alipurduar
Punatsanghcu had to be
connected to Binaguri. Due to the
opened as last resort. In
extremely light loaded condition of
addition, HVDC
the lines, high voltage was
Alipurdwar-Agra Poles
aggravated at Binaguri.
were taken out.
Lightly loaded condition of 400kV

Gaya-Maithon A Qd. Moose lines Additional reactive power
4 400 kV Maithon A coupled with inadequate reactive planning may be
power absorption by Mejia-B units considered at Maithon.
caused high voltage at Maithon A
High voltage at Binaguri occurs

during low hydro generation in
Sikkim and Bhutan. There are two One circuit of Binaguri-
long Twin Moose lines to Alipuduar had to be
400 kV Binaguri, Bongaigaon (NER) and four Qd. opened as last resort. In
5
Alipurdwar Moose lines to Alipurduar addition, HVDC
connected to Binaguri. Due to the Alipurdwar-Agra Poles
extremely light loaded condition of were taken out.
the lines, high voltage was
aggravated at Binaguri.
 During lean season, the line
loading are less leading to
higher MVAR generation
765 kV causing high voltage.
6
Jhasurguda  As a measure 765 kV
Jhasurguda-Raipur PS one ckt
and 765 kV JhasgurgudaAngul
one circuit is kept open.
5.2 Members may deliberate.
B. ToR 2(ii) – ASSESSMENT OF TRANSMISSION SYSTEM REQUIREMENTS IN NEAR,

MEDIUM AND LONG TERM AND FORMULATE TRANSMISSION SCHEME
6. High loading on 220 kV Durgapur (PG) – Parulia (DVC) D/C line
6.1 In the 3rd meeting of ERPCTP, DVC stated that they will reconductor 220 kV
Durgapur (POWERGRID) -Parulia (DVC) D/C with high capacity HTLS
conductor. They also informed that the LILO of 220 kV Parulia (DVC)-Waria
D/C at DSTPS will be completed by Feb, 2021.
6.2 WBSETCL stated that the fault level at Bidhannagar is high and after the LILO
of 220 kV Parulia (DVC)-Waria D/C at DSTPS, the loading at Bidhannagar-
Waria D/C line will be highly loaded and the fault level at Bidhannagar will
increase. They asked DVC to delay the commissioning of Parulia (DVC)-Waria
D/C at DSTPS after the commissioning of 3rd ICT at Bidhannagar substation
i.e., after Dec 2021.
6.3 As the commissioning of LILO of 220 kV Parulia (DVC)-Waria D/C at DSTPS is
essential for shutdown required for reconductoring of 220 kV Durgapur
(POWERGRID) -Parulia (DVC) D/C with high capacity HTLS conductor.
6.4 Chief Engineer (PSPA-II) stated that this is an operational issue and ERLDC
may convene a meeting with both parties to resolve this matter. ERLDC
conducted a meeting with DVC and WBSETCL on 24.05.2021 (enclosed at
Annexure-II) regarding high loading on 220 kV Durgapur (PG)-Parulia (DVC)
D/C line.
6.5 The matter was discussed in the Joint Study meeting held on 14.06.2021
(minutes of the meeting enclosed at Annexure-III), it was agreed that till the
commissioning of 3rd ICT at Bidhannagar, 220 kV Durgapur TPS – Waria TPS
line may be kept open. After commissioning of 3 rd ICT at Bidhannagar, 220kV
Waria TPS – Bidhannagar (WBSETCL) D/c line can be opened. Further,
WBSETCL may prepare long-term solution to the observed constraint like
termination of Waria TPS – Bidhannagar line at some other place instead of
Bidhannagar.
6.6 Members may discuss.
7. Non-compliance of N-1 contingency criteria on 220 kV Maithon-Dhanbad

D/C and 220 kV Maithon-Kalyaneshwari D/C line.
7.1 In the 2nd meeting of ERPCTP, ERLDC had raised the issue of high loading and
non-compliance of N-1 contingency criteria on 220 kV Maithon-Dhanbad D/C
and 220 kV Maithon-Kalyaneshwari D/C lines. With addition of 3rd ICT of
400/220 kV 500 MVA at Maithon, loading on these circuits will further increase.
7.2 The issue was discussed in the 3rd meeting of ERPCTP wherein DVC
proposed the following scheme to reduce the power flow of these lines and
relieving congestion:
(A) Establishment of 220KV infrastructure at existing Raghunathpur Thermal
Power Station (RTPS) along with associated lines
Presently, RTPS is having two units (U # 1 & 2 :: 600 MW x 2) which are
connected to 400KV grid system. DVC proposed for:
a. Establishment of 220KV side connectivity of 2 x 315MVA 400/220KV ICT
(already in service) along with 04 nos. of 220KV line bays for the
connectivity of item b.
b. D/C LILO of 220KV Chandrapura TPS – Kalyaneswari line to RTPS
(B) Construction of 400KV (AIS)/220KV (GIS) infrastructure at existing Mejia

Thermal Power Station (MTPS) along with associated lines
DVC stated that MTPS (U # 1 to 6 :: 210 MW x 4 + 250 MW x 2, U # 7 & 8 ::
500 MW x 2) is having no electrical connectivity between the 400 kV and 220
kV system. DVC proposed for:
a. Installation of 2 x 315MVA 400/220KV ICT along with controlling bays at
both sides and 04 nos. of 220KV line bays for the connectivity of item b & c.
b. Shifting of 220KV D/C MTPS-A – Barjora Line from MTPS – A to MTPS – B
Switchyard
c. Tie connection between MTPS – A & MTPS – B at 220KV level.
d. 220KV S/C LILO of MTPS-A – Durgapur at Barjora substation.
7.3 In the 3rd meeting of ERPCTP, ERLDC reported the constraint of high loading
of 400 kV Maithon-B – Raghunathpur line therefore, the proposal of DVC may
affect power flow in various lines and the fault level at Bidhan Nagar. In the
meeting it was opined to restudy the proposal along with fault level studies with
the revised inputs.
7.4 The issue was discussed in the joint study meeting held on 14.06.2021 wherein
it was agreed that the proposed scheme proposed by DVC will resolve the issue
of N-1 reliability criteria in 220 kV Maithon-Dhanbad D/C and 220 kV Maithon-
Kalyaneshwari D/C lines.
8. Line Reactor in Biharsharif – Lakhisarai 400kV D/c line and new bus
reactor at Biharsharif
8.1 The 400kV Biharsharif – Kahalgaon D/c (Twin Moose) line (about 201km) was
commissioned in 1989 along with 50MVAr single phase line reactors (in each
circuit) installed at Biharsharif end. The said line was LILOed for establishment
of 400/132kV Lakhisarai (POWERGRID) S/s under ERSS-III in the year 2014.
After the LILO, new sections formed are as mentioned below:
a. 400kV Biharsharif – Lakhisarai D/c line (about 89km)
b. 400kV Lakhisharai – Kahalgaon D/c line (about 145km)
8.2 Upon LILO of the Biharsharif – Kahalgaon line at Lakhisarai S/s, the 50MVAr
line reactor (in each circuit) was retained in the Biharsharif – Lakhisarai line at
Biharsharif end and were converted to switchable line reactors due to
overcompensation issues. Further, while split bus arrangement was being
carried out at Biharsharif S/s at 400kV level, some of the 400kV lines were
reconfigured at the substation. Thus, presently one 50MVAr line reactor is
installed in Biharsharif – Sasaram ckt-1 and other 50MVAr is installed in
Biharsharif – Lakhisarai ckt-2. No line reactors are installed at Biharsharif end
in Biharsharif – Sasaram ckt-2 and Biharsharif – Lakhisarai ckt-1.
8.3 It is understood from POWERGRID that after serving the transmission system
for about 32 years, the line reactors are giving frequent trouble in O&M and the
service support is also not easily available since the design has now become
obsolete. Accordingly, it is proposed by POWERGRID to decommission the
said 50MVAr single phase switchable line reactors installed in Biharsharif –
Sasaram ckt-1 and other 50MVAr is installed in Biharsharif – Lakhisarai ckt-2.
8.4 Biharshariff – Lakhisarai 400kV line is about 89km and with 420kV, 50MVAr
switchable line reactor at Biharsharif end, the line is about 84% compensated.
Biharsharif – Sasaram 400kV line is about 210km and with 420kV 50MVAr
switchable line reactor at Biharsharif end & 420kV, 63MVAr switchable line
reactor at Sasaram end, the line is about 81% compensated. From studies it is
observed that the said 2x50MVAr switchable line reactors at Biharsharif end
are not required for line operation purposes.
8.5 Upon splitting of Biharsharif 400kV bus, the section-A has 2x125MVAr +
1x50MVAr bus reactors and the section-B has 1x80MVAr bus reactor. In last
one year, bus voltage in section-B is generally observed to be on higher side
with maximum being about 422kV and average being 406kV. Further, the
50MVAr line reactor (proposed to be decommissioned) associated with
Biharsharif – Lakhisarai ckt-2 is also on section-B. Thus, considering system
voltages, proposed decommissioning of 50MVAr switchable line reactor and
contingency of existing 80MVAr bus reactor, it is proposed to install a new
420kV, 125MVAr bus reactor at Biharsharif in bus section-B. POWERGRID has
confirmed regarding availability of space for the same.
8.6 In view of the above, proposal of CTU is as below:
(a) De-commissioning of 420kV, 50MVAr single phase switchable line reactors
presently installed at Biharsharif end in 400kV Biharsharif – Sasaram ckt-1
and 400kV Biharsharif – Lakhisarai ckt-2.
(b) Installation of new 420kV, 125MVAr bus reactor along with associated bay
in bus section-B (Bus-1 & 2) at Biharsharif (POWERGRID) S/s.
9. Evacuation system of Teesta-IV HEP

9.1 In the 2nd meeting of ERPCTP connectivity of Teesta-IV HEP with ISTS was
agreed as:
a. LILO of Teesta-III HEP –Rangpo 400kV D/c (Quad) line at Teesta-IV HEP
generation switchyard – under ISTS.
b. Establishment of 400kV Teesta-IV generation switchyard – by NHPC
i. Generation step-up to 400kV level
ii. 04 nos. of 400kV line bays for 400kV 2xD/c (Quad moose) lines (LILO
lines mentioned above)
iii. 1x80MVAr, 420kV bus reactors along with bay
9.2 In 3rd ERPCTP meeting, CTU informed that connectivity to Teesta-IV HEP of
NHPC Limited was agreed for grant in 20th Connectivity and LTA Meeting held
on 13.04.2020.
9.3 In the meeting, representative of ERLDC stated that at Teesta-IV switchyard,
one and half breaker scheme may be implemented instead of double bus single
breaker scheme. He also suggested that 400 kV LILO of Teesta-III – Rangpo
D/C line to be terminated at Teesta-IV in such a way that in any contingency at
switchyard, the line can be bypassed through Tie Circuit Breaker. Further, there
should not be any limiting constraint on account of cables used. After
deliberations, it was agreed that a separate meeting with CEA, CTU, POSOCO
and NHPC will be held to discuss the bus arrangement and other issue related
to Teesta-IV connectivity system.
9.4 Accordingly, the issue was discussed in Joint Study meeting held on
14.06.2021, in the meeting NHPC apprised that stated that due to space
constraint, one and half breaker scheme cannot be implemented. ERLDC
proposed that a scheme in generation switchyard, prior to bus connection, may
be implemented such that the 400 kV LILO of Teesta-III – Rangpo D/C line can
be bypassed through an isolator arrangement. To implement this, adjacent
feeders shall be from different sides of the LILO. This will provide operational
flexibility and avoid blockage for power evacuation from Teesta-III, if fault takes
place at any of the feeder. Representative of NHPC stated that due to space
constraint, bypassing arrangement through isolator is not feasible to implement.
Representative of CTU opined that, as bypassing arrangement at generation
switchyard is not feasible, therefore, connections at LILO tower can be
arranged in such a manner that it can be bypassed in minimum time. Further,
the LILO has been agreed for implementation under ISTS, as such, the
provision need to be flagged for incorporation in RfP documents. After the
deliberations in the meeting, it was agreed that arrangement at LILO tower
would be carried out in such a manner that in case of major issue in Teesta-IV
switchyard, the LILO can be bypassed in minimum time.
9.5 Subsequent to grant of Connectivity on 01-01-2021, NHPC Ltd. signed the
Transmission Agreement on 02/03/2021. But they failed to submit the
Construction Bank Guarantee as per CERC Connectivity Regulations within
stipulated time even after multiple reminders. Accordingly, CTUIL vide letter
dated 23-06-2021 has revoked the Connectivity granted to NHPC Ltd. for its
Teesta-IV HEP.
10. Replacement of existing 50 MVAR LR of 400kV Maithon-Gaya-I with new

50 MVAR LR (Natural Ester Oil) at Maithon S/s-reg.
10.1 ERPC vide letter no. ERPC/MS/OCC/2021/303 dated 09-06-2021 (enclosed at
Annexure-IV) intimated that 400 kV 50 MVAR switchable LR with ester oil is
first of its kind in India and had been undertaken as a R&D project by
POWERGRID O&M wing. The 178th meeting of OCC of ERPC it was agreed to
replace the switchable 50 MVAR LR of 400kV Maithon-Gaya-I line at Maithon
end and the existing 50MVAR LR would be kept as spare Reactor and referred
the proposal to ERPCTP for approval.
11. Restoration of 400 kV TSTPS-Meramunduli-2 to its original length.

11.1 ERPC vide letter no. ERPC/Operation/2021/330 dated 18-06-2021 (enclosed
at Annexure-V) intimated that 177th meeting of OCC of ERPC referred the
agenda point to ERPCTP. In the 177th OCC meeting it was discussed that
400KV TSTPS-Meramunduli-1 is of 56 km length and length of 400KV TSTPS-
Meramunduli-2 is 86 km, during outage of Talchar HVDC pole differential
loading at these circuits have been observed, the circuit-1 becomes
overloaded.
12. Arrangement for 33 kV Power Supply to Dulanga Mines from Darlipali
STPP of NTPC.
12.1 ERPC vide letter no. ERPC/Operation/2021/330 dated 18-06-2021 (enclosed
at Annexure-V) informed that 178th meeting of OCC of ERPC referred the issue
of arrangement for 33 kV Power Supply to Dulanga Mines from Darlipali STPP
of NTPC to ERPCTP.
13. ISTS connectivity for Railways at Sasaram (Pusauli)

13.1 Railways has approached CEA for getting ISTS connectivity at Sasaram
(Pasauli) for their Eastern Dedicated Freight Corridor project. The issue was
discussed in 19th Standing Committee on Power System Planning of Eastern
Region held on 01.09.2017 and Special meeting was held at Kolkata on
16.07.2018, where Eastern Region constituents had raised concerns over non-
utilization/underutilization of assets created by states and sub-optimal
utilization of RoW & space at ISTS substations.
13.2 Thereafter, an agenda was forwarded by Railways on 05.07.2019, for
discussion in the 2nd meeting of ERSCT to be held on the same day. In the
meeting representative of ERPC, BSPTCL, OPTCL, DVC and West Bengal
stated that the issues raised by them in the previous meetings, like
underutilization of transmission assets, are yet to be resolved, therefore they
raised objection for giving ISTS connectivity to Railways in Mughalsarai –
Howrah and Ludhiana – Sonnagar routes. Railways were requested to send
their response to the concerns raised by the ER constituents.
13.3 The issue was further discussed in 1st meeting of Eastern Region Power
Committee (Transmission Planning) held on 14.02.2020 wherein Railways
presented their response to the concern raised by ER constituents. During
discussion on the subject certain legal, regulatory, operational and transmission
planning related issues were raised.
13.4 Subsequently, Ministry of Railways vide letter dated 17.03.2021 has furnished
para-wise comments on the issues raised in ERPCTP meeting, and requested
CEA to resolve the issue of ISTS connectivity at Sasaram (Pusauli) for
commissioning of EDFC (Eastern Dedicated Freight Corridor) as per schedule.
Railways in their letter dated 17.03.2021 have mentioned that
“4. …….In this regard, it is clarified that Indian Railways constructs the
ISTS/STU connectivity lines as electric supply lines under provisions of Indian
Railways Act, 1989 to serve its own loads.”
13.5 To discuss this issue, a meeting was held with CTU, NLDC, ERLDC and
Railways on 07th June, 2021 (minutes of the meeting attached at Annexure-VI).
In the meeting it was opined that Railways being government organization and
having responsibility to construct electricity supply line under Railways Act, they
may not require to submit connectivity application under regulations of CERC.
However, other requirements of connectivity like equipments information,
connectivity agreement etc need to be signed by Railways as per Central
Electricity Authority (Technical Standards for Connectivity to the Grid)
Regulations, 2007 and amendments thereof. After deliberations it was agreed
that the issue would be taken up in the forthcoming meeting of ERPCTP for
discussion.
C. ToR 2(iii) – APPLICATIONS FOR CONNECTIVITY AND ACCESS

14. Connectivity granted after 2nd /3rd meeting of ERPCTP
14.1 22nd Connectivity and LTA meeting of ER held on 31-03-2021
No new application for Connectivity or LTA in Eastern Region was received
since 21st meeting. However, LTA applications from following developers in
Northern, Western and Southern regions with drawl (firm/target) in Eastern
Region were received. After detailed deliberations, all the below mentioned
applications were agreed for grant.
Applica Applicat Location of End

Sl. Applicant Type of Start Date
tion ion Generating Date of Drawl Point
No. Name Fuel of LTA
No. Date Station LTA
A. Northern Region
On Target
ReNew Basis :
12000 Surya Jyoti 31-12- Fatehgarh-III, 31-12- 31-12- WR -
1 Solar
02988 Private 2020 NR 2022 2047 137MW, SR
Limited - 33MW, ER
- 40MW
On Target
ReNew
12000 31-12- 31-03- 31-03- Basis :
Surya Pratap Fatehgarh-III,
2 Solar NR -75MW,
02989 Private 2020 NR 2023 2048
SR - 75MW,
Limited
ER- 60MW
B. Southern Region
GRT 150 MW,
12000 Jewellers 10-12- Tuticorin, 15.12.202 14.12.2 NBPDCL &
1 Solar
02950 (India) Pvt. 2020 Tamil Nadu 1 046 SBPDCL
Ltd (Bihar)
01.10.202
2 or
Availability On Target
Basis :
ReNew of
2 12000 Surya Ojas 31-12- Koppal, Common 30.09.2 NR: 100 MW
Hybrid
02993 Private 2020 Karnataka Transmissi 047 ER: 100 MW
Limited on System WR: 100
for LTA, MW
whichever
is later
C. Western Region
Aliento Wind
JBVNL,
12000 Energy 16-02- 31-10- 31-10-
1 Gujarat (WR) Wind Jharkhand
03084 Private 2021 2021 2046
(ER) : 50MW
Limited
Flurry Wind
12000 Energy 16-02- 31-10- 31-10- JBVNL,
03089 Private 2021 2021 2046
(ER) : 50MW
Limited
Tempest
12000 Wind Energy 16-02- 31-10- 31-10- JBVNL,
03091 Private 2021 2021 2046
(ER) : 50MW
Limited
Vuelta Wind
12000 Energy 16-02- 31-10- 31-10- JBVNL,
03090 Private 2021 2021 2046
(ER) : 50MW
Limited
14.2 23rd Connectivity and LTA meeting of ER held on 08-04-2021:

M/s Madhya Bharat Power Corporation Ltd. (MBPCL) was granted LTOA of
96MW vide intimation dated 26-05-2009 for its Rongnichu HEP in Sikkim.
Subsequently, M/s MBPCL relinquished LTOA of 96MW and retained the
Connectivity as per CTU letter dated 09-01-2019. Thereafter, based on the new
LTA application, LTA of 96MW has been granted to M/s MBPCL for its
Rongnichu HEP in Sikkim vide CTU’s intimation dated 06-05-2020. Now, M/s
MBPCL vide letter dated 05-04-2021 communicated that installed capacity of
their Rongnichu HEP has been enhanced from 96MW (2x48MW) to 113MW
(2x56.5MW), and enclosed all relevant documents in this regard. They
accordingly requested to enhance the Connectivity quantum from 96MW to
113MW. After detailed deliberations, enhancement of Connectivity of
Rongnichu HEP of M/s MBPCL from 96MW to 113MW was agreed in the
meeting.
14.3 24th Connectivity and LTA meeting of ER held on 28-04-2021:

No application for Connectivity or LTA in ER was received since last
Connectivity and LTA meeting. However, LTA applications from following
developer in Western Region with drawl in Eastern Region was received. After
detailed deliberations, the below mentioned application was agreed for grant.

1000 MW on
Agar,
12000 Rewa Ultra 31-03- 30-11- 29-11- Target basis
Shajapur,
1 Mega Solar Solar WR: 944
03174 2021 Madhya 2022 2047
Limited MW
Pradesh (WR)
ER: 56 MW
14.4 25th Connectivity and LTA meeting of ER held on 28-05-2021:
One no. of Connectivity application no. 1200003207 for grant of 500MW
Connectivity to Teesta VI HEP (4x125MW) in Pamphok, Sikkim of M/s Lanco
Teesta Hydro Power Limited (LTHPL), subsidiary of NHPC Limited, was
received in the month of April 2021 and seeking connectivity w.e.f. 10.11.2023.
After detailed deliberations, it was agreed to grant connectivity of 500MW for
Teesta VI HEP (4x125MW) in Pamphok, Sikkim to M/s LTHPL with the following
dedicated system:
Teesta VI HEP – Rangpo (POWERGRID) 220kV D/c line with twin moose
conductor (conductor temp. 85°C) along with associated line bays at both ends:
Under the scope of generation developer.
14.5 Connectivity Granted to Teesta-IV
NHPC Ltd. was granted Connectivity of 520MW for its upcoming Teesta-IV HEP
(520MW) through LILO of Teesta-III HEP – Rangpo 400kV D/c (Quad) line at
Teesta-IV HEP (to be built under ISTS) vide intimation dated 01-01-2021 after
deliberations in the 2nd meeting of ERPC-TP. Subsequent to grant of
Connectivity, NHPC Ltd. signed the Transmission Agreement on 02/03/2021
for taking up the system under ISTS. But they failed to submit the Construction
Bank Guarantee (26 Cr.) as per CERC Connectivity Regulations within
stipulated time even after multiple reminders. Accordingly, CTUIL vide letter
dated 23-06-2021 has revoked the said Connectivity granted to NHPC Ltd. for
its Teesta-IV HEP.
14.6 Members may note.
D. ToR 2(iv) – REVIEW OF UPSTREAM AND DOWNSTREAM NETWORK

15. Interim connectivity to generation projects in ER through LILO
arrangement
15.1 In few cases generation projects were commissioned ahead of the anticipated
commissioning of the associated transmission system. In such cases,
generation projects were given temporary connectivity through loop-in & loop-
out (LILO) of nearby transmission lines so as to enable them connect with the
grid. The temporary connectivity through LILO was to be withdrawn after
commissioning of the associated transmission system. Associated
transmission system of some of such generation projects have been
commissioned and their temporary connectivity through LILO has been
disconnected; however, some generators are still connected through LILO
arrangement. CERC in its order dated 07-102015 on Petition No.112/TT/13 and
dated 28-09-2016 in Petition no. 30/MP/2014 has directed that the interim
(LILO) arrangement has to be removed.
15.2 The progress of associated transmission system of IPPs and the deliberations
in the 3rd ERPC(TP) meeting is summarized as below:
Generation Project in ER connected through temporary LILO arrangement
Present Final Anticipated
Sl. Generation IC
Connectivity through LILO Connectivity Completion
No. Project (MW)
Arrangement Schedule
Sneha LILO of one LILO of one circuit of December
Kinetic circuit of Teesta-III – Dikchu pool – Singhik 2021, by
Power Rangpo 400kV D/c line at D/c (Twin Moose) line Sikkim.
1 2x48
Projects Pvt. Dikchu (220kV line operated at
Ltd. (Dikchu (granted in Dec’14 by 132kV) at Dikchu HEP
HEP) CERC)
LILO of one circuit of Tashiding – Legship December
Shiga Energy
Rangpo-New Melli 220kV Pool 220kV D/c 2021, by
Pvt. Ltd.
2 2x48.5 D/c line at Tashiding line Sikkim.
(Tashiding
through Tashiding-Legship
HEP)
Pool-New Melli 220kV D/c
15.3 E&P Dept., Govt. of Sikkim may provide status update on above matters.
16. Status of downstream 220kV or 132kV network by STUs from the various
commissioned and under-construction ISTS substations
16.1 Numbers of ISTS sub-stations have been commissioned and some are under
construction for which the downstream system is being implemented by the
STUs. Based on the information provided by the states in 3rd meeting of
ERPCTP, updated information on planned/under-construction downstream
system is as follows:
A. Existing Substations:
a. To be implemented by West Bengal :

Updated
Sl. Transformation Completion
Substation/Location Date of Award
No. Capacity/ Element Schedule
1) Rajarhat 400/220kV
Rajarhat (POWERGRID)
i) 220kV D/c Commissioned
– New Town AA3
Rajarhat (POWERGRID) Dec’21
ii) 220kV D/c --
– New Town AA2
Rajarhat (POWERGRID) March’22
iii) 220kV D/c --
– Barasat/Jeerat
2) Subashgram 400/220kV
Subashgram Line
i) (POWERGRID) – 220kV D/c -- completed. S/S
Baraipur Aug’21
WBSETCL may update

b. To be implemented by Odisha:
Updated
1) Pandiabil 400/220kV
Pratapsasan (OPTCL)
i) – Pandiabil 220kV D/c June’21
(POWERGRID)
2) Bolangir 400/220kV
LILO of one ckt of June’21
i) Sadeipalli – Kesinga 220kV
220kV D/c at Bolangir
3) Keonjhar 400/220kV
Keonjhar 220kV D/c
i) (POWERGRID) – Nov’21
Turumunga (OPTCL)
OPTCL may update
c. To be implemented by Jharkhand:
Updated
1) Daltonganj 400/220/132kV
Daltonganj
i) (POWERGRID) – 220kV D/c Dec, 21
Latehar
Daltonganj
ii) (POWERGRID) – 220kV D/c commissioned
Garhwa (New)
Daltonganj
iii) (POWERGRID) – 132kV D/c Dec, 21
Chatarpur
2) Chaibasa 400/220kV
Chaibasa
i) (POWERGRID) – 220kV D/c No update
Jadugoda (JUSNL)
JUSNL may update
d. To be implemented by Bihar:
Updated
1) Sitamarhi 400/220/132kV
Sitamarhi (New) – Commissioned
i) 220kV D/c
Motipur (BSPTCL)
Sitamarhi (New) – 220kV D/c Mar, 2021
ii) Raxaul (New) (Twin Moose)
Sitamarhi (New) – Commissioned
iii) 132kV D/c
Runni Saidpur
LILO of Benipatti –
iv) Pupri132kV S/c at 132kV S/c Feb, 2021
Sitamarhi (New)
2) Chandauti 400/220/132kV
LILO of Gaya 220 KV
(POWERGRID) – Chandauti(New)-
Sonenagar 220kV D/c Sonenagar I & II
at Chandauti (New) Commissioned.
220 KV
Chandauti-
i) 220kV D/c Bodhgaya-I & II
Antitheft
Charged (LILO
at Bodhygaya is
under
implementation
by BSPTCL.
LILO of Chandauti
(BSPTCL) – Rafiganj
ii) 132kV S/c Mar, 2021
132kV S/c at
Chandauti (New)
LILO of Chandauti
(BSPTCL) –
iii) 132kV S/c Mar, 2021
Sonenagar 132kV S/c
at Chandauti (New)
BSPTCL may update
B. Under Construction Substations:
Updated
1) Saharsa 400/220/132kV July 2021
Saharsa (New) – Mar, 2021
i) 220kV D/c
Khagaria
Saharsa (New) – Jul, 2021
ii) 220kV D/c
Begusarai
Saharsa (New) –
Saharsa 132kV D/c line
formed by LILO of
iii) Saharsa – Banmankhi 132kV D/c Feb, 2021
and Saharsa – Uda
Kishanganj 132kV S/c
lines
2) Dhanbad 400/220kV July 2021
LILO of the 220 kV
Tenughat – Govindpur (Approval
i) D/c line at Jainamore 220kV expected in 2024-25
and at Dhanbad. next budget)
16.2 Members may update the status of the above.
17. Status of 400kV substations being implemented by STUs in ER under

intra-state schemes
17.1 Following 400kV substations have been approved in the previous meetings
under intra-state strengthening schemes in ER. Status of
completion/commissioning as per information provided in the 3rd meeting of
ERPCTP is given below:
A. Bihar (to be implemented by BSPTCL/BGCL)
Substation/Location Date of Award Schedule
No. Capacity/ Element
400/220/132/33kV,
2x500MVA + Dec, 21
I Naubatpur GIS 26.04.2018
2x160MVA +
2x80MVA
2x500 MVA +2x160
a) Naubatpur MVA+2x80 MVA Dec, 21
400/220/132 kV S/S
LILO of circuits 3 & 4 of Patna
(PG)-Balia 400 kV D/c (Quad) Dec, 21
b) 400 kV 2x D/C
line at Naubatpur 400 kV 2x
D/C
LILO of both circuits of Ara
(PG) – Khagaul (BSPTCL) line Dec, 21
c) 220 kV 2xD/C
at Naubatpur (New) 220 kV
2xD/C
Naubatpur (New)-Bihta Dec, 21
d) 220kV D/c
(BSPTCL)
Naubatpur (New)-Bhusaula Dec, 21
e) 220kV D/c
(New)
f) Naubatpur (New)- Paliganj 132kV D/c Dec, 21
Naubatpur (New)- Masaurhi Dec, 21
g) 132kV D/c
(existing)
400/220/132kV,
II Bakhtiyarpur GIS: 2x500MVA + 26.11.2019 Dec, 21
2x160MVA
Bakhtiyarpur 2x500 MVA +2x160 Dec, 21
a) MVA 400/220/132 kV
GIS S/S
LILO of both circuits of Barh –
Patna (PG) 400kV D/c (Quad)
b) line-1 at Bakhtiyarpur 400 kV 400kV 2xD/c Dec, 21
2xD/C
Bakhtiyarpur (New) - 220 kV D/C Dec, 21.
c) Sheikhpura (New)
Bakhtiyarpur (New) - Hathidah 220 kV D/C Dec, 21
d) (New)
Bakhtiyarpur (New) - Fatuha 220 kV D/C Dec, 21
e) (BSPTCL)
Bakhtiyarpur (New) - Harnaut 132 kV D/C Dec, 21
f) (BSPTCL)
Bakhtiyarpur (New) - 132 kV D/C Dec, 21
g) Baripahari (BSPTCL)
LILO of 132 kV S/C Line
h) Baripahari – Harnaut at 132kV S/c Dec, 21
Bakhtiyarpur
Jakkanpur GIS 400/220/132/33kV, 26.04.2018 Dec, 21
2x500MVA +
III
3x160MVA +
4x80MVA
Jakkanpur 2x500 MVA +3x160 Dec, 21
a) MVA+3x80 MVA
400/220/132/33 kV
GIS S/S
LILO of both circuits of Dec, 21
Nabinagar-II – Patna (PG) 400 kV 2xD/C
b) 400kV D/c at Jakkanpur 400
kV 2xD/C
LILO of both circuits of Sipara
(BSPTCL)-Bihta (BSPTCL) 2x220 kV D/C Dec, 21
c) line at Jakkanpur (new) 2x220
kV D/C
LILO of Khagaul (BSPTCL) -
Sipara (BSPTCL) 220 kV S/C 220 kV D/C Dec, 21
d) line at Jakkanpur (New) 220
kV D/C
LILO of both circuits of
Jakkanpur-Sipara line at
e) Jakkanpur New (being 2x132 kV D/C Dec, 21.
reconductored with HTLS by
BSPTCL) 2x132 kV D/C
LILO of 132 KV S/C
Jakkanpur/Mithapur-Fatuha
f) line at Jakkanpur New (being 132kV S/c Dec, 21
re-conductored with HTLS by
BSPTCL) 132 kV D/C
IV Chappra (New):
Establishment of 2x500 MVA
+2x200 MVA 400/220/132/kV 400/220/132/kV
GSS S/S at Chhapra
LILO of 400 kV Barh (NTPC)
- Motihari (DMTCL) D/C
(Quad) transmission line at 400 kV
Chappra (about 40 km)
220 kV Chhapra (New) -
Gopalganj DCDS (about 100 220 kV Funds not yet 2022-23
km) tied up
220 kV Chhapra(New) -
Amnour DCDS (about 25 km) 220 kV
Maharajganj DCDS (about 132 kV
45 km)
Raghunathpur DCDS (about 132 kV
80 km)
BSPTCL may update
B. Odisha (to be implemented by OPTCL)

Meramundali-B: 400/220kV,
a) June’21
2x500MVA
Narendrapur (New): 400/220kV,
b) Dec’24
2x500MVA
Khuntuni: 400/220kV,
c) Mar’25
2x500MVA
Bhadrak: 400/220kV,
d) Mar’25
2x500MVA
Paradeep: 400/220kV,
e) June’24
2x500MVA
Begunia: 765/400kV,
2x1500MVA along with Angul-
Begunia 765kV D/c line and Expected by
f) LILO of Pandiabil – 765/400kV,
2x1500MVA 2025-26.
Narendrapur 400kV D/c line at
Begunia – Land Acquisition
problem.
Narendrapur – Therubali –
Jeypore 400kV D/c line along
g) with 400kV switching station 400kV D/c Dec’25
at Therubali and 420kV,
1x125MVAr bus reactor
OPTCL may update
C. Jharkhand (to be implemented by JUSNL)

Jasidih: 400/220kV,
a)
2x500MVA
Chandil (New): RFQ/RFP will
b) 400/220kV,
be floated
2x500MVA
after approval
Koderma: 400/220kV, 2024-25
c) of the
2x500MVA transmission
Mander: 400/220kV, scheme by
d)
2x500MVA JSERC
Dumka (New): 400/220kV,
e)
2x500MVA
JUSNL may update
D. West Bengal (to be implemented by WBSETCL)

Laxmikantpur GIS 400/132kV,
a) Dec’23
2x315MVA
WBSETCL may update
E. ToR 2(v) – EXAMINE AND EVALUATE INTRA-STATE PROPOSALS
No agenda points.
F. ToR 2(vi) – REVIEW AND FACILITATE CONSTRUCTION OF INTER-REGIONAL

GRID STRENGTHNING SCHEME
MoP vide OM dated 20th May, 2021 amended ToR of NCT (copy enclosed at
Annexure-I) This OM further mention that:
“The Regional Power Committees (Transmission Planning) can make
meaningful recommendations only regarding their own Region. They cannot
decide on transfers across region.”
In compliance of the above OM, we may not discuss Inter-regional transmission
system in the meeting.
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No.15/3/2018-Trans-Pt(5)
Government of India
Ministry of Power
Shram Shakti Bhawan, Rafi Marg, New Del~ hi
Dated, the 20th May 2021

OFFICE ORDER
Subject: - National Committee on Transmission (NCT) - amendment thereof.
'In continuation of this Ministry's Office order no.. 15/3/2017-Trans dated

04.11.2019 regarding constitution of the National Committee on Transmission (NCT)t.
following amendments are hereby ordered with ·i mmediate .effect:
a) CMD, POSOCO will be a member of NCT.

b) The follow1ng functions would be added to the T·e rms of Reference of NCT:
(i) To formulate the· packages for the transmission schem.es for their
Implementation and to recommend their mode of ·implementation i.e«
Tariff Based Competitive Bidding (TBCB) I Regulated Tariff Mechanism
(RTM), as per the existing Tariff Pblicy, to Ministry of Power.
(ii) To examine the cost of the transmission schemes.
(iii) To allocate the task of carrying out survey amongst CTU~ RECTPCL and
PFCCL by maintai,ning a roster.
2. Further!. NCT, while considering the Transmission P·Janning shall also keep In
mind the follow1ng aspects:
(i) The Regional Power Committees (Transmission Planning) can, make

meaningful recommendations only regarding their own Region. They cannof
decide on transfers across region. · ..F -
(ii') For enabling growth of Renewable Energy (RE) capacity areas which have high
solar/ ·w ind energy potential, w'ill need to be identified and connected to bulk
power evacuation systems so that capacity can come up there. This is a
national mission as a part of our energy transit~ion goal.
3. This issues with the approva'l of the Honlble ~Minister of State (Independent
Charge) for P'ower and New & Renewable Energy and Minister of State for Skin
Development and Entrepreneurship.
· . . . · · ~
.(Bihari~ · rt~dl
Lal :; I '
Under Secretary to the Govt. of l,ndia
Tetefax: 23325242
Email: transdesk-mop@nic.in
To
{i) All Members of NCT.
(ii) Secretary, Ministry of New & Renewable Energy, Govt. of India.
{iii) Chairperson,, CEA, New Delhi.
(iv) CMD, POSOCO, New Delhi
(v) CM ~ Ds of all CPSEs under the Mintstry of Power, Govt. of India.
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(vi) Heads of all autonomous bodies under the Ministry of Power, Govt. of India.
(vii) Finance/ Budget Section, Ministry of Power.
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(viii) Power/ Energy Secretaries of all States/UTs.
(ix) Chief Executives of all State Power Transmission Utilities.
(x) CEO, NITI Aayog, New Delhi.
Copy to:
(i) PS to Hon'ble MoSP(IC)/ Sr PPS/ PPS/ PS to Secretary( Power)/ AS&F AI

AS(SKGR)/ AS(VKD)/ all Joint Secretaries/ Sr. Advisor/ Chief Engineer(Th)/ all
Directors/ Dy. Secretaries, Ministry of Power.
(ii) Technical Director, NIC, M/o Power, for publishing this order on the website of
M/o Power.
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MoM for meeting on High loading on 220 kV Durgapur (PG) – Parulia (DVC) D/C line
1. In 3rd ERPCTP meeting it was decided that ERLDC will call a separate meeting with DVC and
WBSETCL for High loading on 220 kV Durgapur (PG) – Parulia (DVC) D/C line. In line with the
decision taken, a meeting was called on 24-May-2021 from 11:00 Hrs to dicuss the issue. Both
DVC as well as WBSETCL were requested to come up with all relevant data/information so that
fruitful discussion could take place.
2. WBSETCL representatives could not attend the meeting, this list of participants is as follows
o ERLDC
▪ S. Mondal, DGM ERLDC
▪ S. Sahay, CM ERLDC
▪ C. Kumar, Manager ERLDC
o DVC
▪ Subrata Ghosh, CE, SPE, DVC
▪ Jayanta Dutta, DCE, DVC
▪ Aditi Sen Pradhan, SE, SLDC DVC
3. ERLDC representative presented the current 220 kV snapshot of in and around Durgapur
substation, same is shown below.
4. Post commissioning of both the 315 MVA 400/220 kV ICTs at DSTPS and charging of 220 kV DSTPS-
Parulia(DVC), D/C loading of 220 kV Durgapur(PG)-Parulia(DVC) has been reduced significantly.
Most of the time this loading remains below 100 MW.
5. Although 220 kV DSTPS-DTPS(Waria) D/C has also been commissioned but DVC cannot keep it in
loaded condition, as it results in very high loading of both the lines (close to its thermal loading
limit). Further N-1 contingency of 315 MVA ICTs at DSTPS are also not satisfied during that
condition.
6. One of the reasons for such high flow in 220 kV DSTPS-DTPS(Waria) D/C (when connected) is high
export to Bidhannagar (WB) from DTPS(Waria) through 220 kV DTPS(Waria)- Bidhannagar (WB)
D/C Line. WBSETCL Bidhannagar is connected at 400KV to Durgapur(PG), PPSP and New
Chanditala, from where the Voltage level is stepped down to 220KV through 2 Nos’ 315MVA
400KV/220KV ICTs and different 220KV Interconnections are maintained at 220KV Level. It has
been observed that with the introduction of 2 No’s 315MVA 400/220KV ICT at DSTPS, appreciable
load of WBSETCL Bidhannagar is feed through 220KV D/C DTPS – WBSETCL Bidhannagar tie Line
thereby overloading the 220KV D/C DTPS – DSTPS Line and defeating the n-1 contingency of ICT
at DSTPS.
7. In the earlier configuration, DTPS(Waria) was receiving power from Parulia(DVC), through 220 kV
Parulia-DTPS D/C. Latter this line was LILO ed at 400/220 kV DSTPS and 220 kV DSTPS-DTPS section
is kept open due to its high loading. This resulted in loss of one major infeed to 220 kV DTPS and
subsequently high loading of remaining infeed which is 220 kV Mejia-A - DTPS(Waria) D/C. At
present at instances N-1 Contingency criteria is not satisfied for the above 220 kV Mejia-A -
DTPS(Waria) D/C.
8. 220 kV Mejia-A has very high fault level, thus normally it runs in bus split mode. As informed by
DVC SLDC during the meeting, running Mejia-A in split mode results in skewed loading in 220 kV
Mejia-A - DTPS(Waria) D/C due to non - availability of equal number of generators in 2 segregated
buses ( usually 5 out of the 6 Units are in service at MTPS ‘ A) . Here it is to mention that with 4
nos of units running at Mejia-A, it can be operated in single bus mode, but beyond that split bus
is preferable considering the fault level.
9. DVC SLDC shared that with commissioning of 220 kV Parulia-Burdhman D/C line loading of DSTPS-
DTPS(Waria) D/C is expected to reduced somewhat, however even after that it will not be possible
to keep the line in service.
10. ERLDC stated that in the radius of around 30 kMs three 400/220 kV substation i.e Durgapur(PG),
DSTPS(DVC) and Bidhannagar (WB) is located with total transformation capacity of 7 x 315 MVA,
approximately 2000 MVA. However, utilization of these became very skewed post commission of
400/220 kV ICTs at DSTPS and subsequently LILO of 220 kV lines there.
11. ERLDC is further of the view that for proper utilization of ICTs at Durgapur(PG) and control of
loading of underlying 220 kV network, West Bengal may plan to one double ckt infeed from
Durgapur(PG) to some nearby 220 kV substation of WBSETCL.
12. Participant felt that both long term and short-term plan need to be chalked out for talking this
problem.
13. One of the short-term measure could be opening of 220 kV DTPS(Waria)- Bidhannagar (WB) D/C,
however before opening it need to be ensured that same is not causing any additional constraint
in either DVC system or WBSETCL system. Further both DVC as well as ERLDC felt that opening of
tie line should be done only as last resort, and before that WBSETCL should explore possibility of
network reconfiguration in and around Bidhannagar so that loading of D/C 220KV DTPS –
Bidhannagar Tie line can be reduced and opening of 220KV D/C DTPS – DSTPS Line can be avoided.
14. Draft MoM was shared with DVC as well as WBSETCL, comments received from Additional CE,
WBSLDC through mail on 2-June-2021 is attached in Annexure-I
Annexure-1
In response to the MOM of the meeting on high loading of 220 kV Durgapur(PG)-Parulia

D/C line took place on 24th May, 2021 following points are hereby shared to clarify the
view of WBSLDC on the base of real time system operation perspective for short term
measures related to DSTPS-DTPS overloading issue:
1. No representative from WBSETCL was there in the meeting, as various meetings took
place on the same day as preventive actions for the cyclone "Yaash", which was expected
to affect some part of the state on and from 25th May. So, on receipt of the MOM we are
sharing the view of WB SLDC here.
2. In ref to last point (No 13) of the minutes opening of 220 kV DTPS(Waria)-Bidhannagar
(WB) D/C as short term measure can not be possible till commissioning of 3rd 315 MVA
ICT at Durgapur(Bidhannagar) 400 kV Sub-stn. It's target time of Commissioning is June
2022.
3.Moreover I have been directed to convey that WBSETCL doesn't agree to open the
Bidhannagar-Waria 220 kV D/C tie line even after commissioning of 3rd 315 MVA ICT at
Bidhannagar . In view of the problem faced by DVC for overloading the DSTPS-DTPS
segment in case of closing these D/C lines, WBSETCL is trying to work out some
alternative plan to use these tie lines with different connectivities for proper utilisation of
the asset.
4. Also to mention that the entire portion of the Bidhannagar connected network is
operated in loop. So no network rearrangement can reduce the loading of Waria-
Bidhannagar flow. It's important to mention here that this flow depends on several factors
like numbers of units running in DPL, BKTPP etc.
On point 11 (last but two in the MOM) CPD, WBSETCL will share their view after due
consideration of the proposal and the feasibility. Also on the point (3) above, you may
take up the matter with the concerned department of WBSETCL, i.e. with CPD,
WBSETCL.
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भारत सरकार
Government of India
विद्युत मंत्रालय
Ministry of Power
के न् द्री य वि द्यु त प्रा धि क र ण
Central Electricity Authority
वि द्यु त प्र णा ली यो ज ना ए वं मू ल् यां क न प्र भा ग - I I
Power System Planning & Appraisal Division-II
सेवा में/ To,
संलग्न सूची के अनुसार

As per list enclosed
Sub : Minutes of the Joint Study meeting on issues referred by 3rd Eastern
Region Power Committee (Transmission Planning) (ERPCTP).
महोदय/ Sir,
Minutes of the Joint Study meeting held on 14.06.2021 to discuss issues

referred by 3rd Eastern Region Power Committee (Transmission Planning)
(ERPCTP) through video conferencing is enclosed herewith for your information and
necessary action.
भवदीय/Yours faithfully,
(बी.एस. बैरवा/ B.S. Bairwa)

निदेशक / Director
सेवा भवन, आर. के . पुरम-I, नई दिल्ली-110066 टेलीफै क्स: 011-26732325 ईमेल: cea-pspa2@gov.in वेबसाइट: www.cea.nic.in
Sewa Bhawan, R.K Puram-I, New Delhi-110066 Telefax: 011-26792325 Email: cea-pspa2@gov.in Website: www.cea.nic.in
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List of addressee:
1. Member Secretary, 2. Managing Director,

Eastern Regional Power West Bengal State Electricity
Committee, Transmission Company Ltd,
14, Golf Club Road, Tollygunge, Vidyut Bhavan (8th Floor), A-block,
Kolkata-700033. Salt Lake City, Kolkata-700091.
Tel. No. 033-24235199
3. Chairman-cum-Managing Director, 4. Chief Operating Officer,
Damodar Valley Corporation Central Transmission Utility (CTU),
DVC Towers, VIP Road, Power Grid Corporation of India
Kolkata-700054. “Saudamini” Plot No. 2, Sector-29,
Gurugram-122001
5. Director (System Operations), 6. Chairman-cum-Managing Director
POSOCO NHPC Limited,
B-9, Qutub Institutional Area, N.H.P.C. Office Complex,
Katwaria Sarai, New Delhi-110016 Sector-33,
Tel. No. 26852843 Faridabad - 121003 (Haryana)
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Minutes of the Joint Study meeting held on 14.06.2021 to discuss

issues referred by 3rd Eastern Region Power Committee
(Transmission Planning) (ERPCTP)
Chief Engineer (PSPA-II), CEA welcomed all the participants and stated that in the
3rd meeting of Eastern Region Power Committee (Transmission Planning)
(ERPCTP) held on 9th February, 2021, few issues were referred for joint study.
Accordingly, the Joint Study meeting was held on 14 th June, 2021. List of
Participants is enclosed at Annexure-I. Issue wise discussion is given below:
1. Connectivity to Teesta-IV HEP (520 MW), Sikkim of NHPC Limited:
1.1. Director (PSPA-II), CEA stated that in the 2 nd meeting of ERPCTP connectivity of
Teesta-IV HEP with ISTS was agreed. In the 3 rd meeting of ERPCTP, ERLDC
stated that at Teesta-IV switchyard, one and half breaker scheme may be
implemented instead of double bus single breaker scheme. He also suggested
that 400 kV LILO of Teesta-III – Rangpo D/C line to be terminated at Teesta-IV in
such a way that in any contingency at switchyard, the line can be bypassed
through Tie Circuit Breaker. Further, there should not be any limiting constraint on
account of cables used.
1.2. Representative of NHPC presented the SLD of Teesta-IV HEP switchyard (SLD is
enclosed at Annexure-II). He stated that the switchyard has been planned in
open space, therefore, evacuation lines will be terminated to the GIS bus, without
cables. He further stated that due to space constraint, one and half breaker
scheme cannot be implemented.
1.3. ERLDC stated that in case of outage of a bus section, power evacuation from
Teesta-III HEP may get affected. NHPC replied that in case of fault in one bus
section, power will be handled by the second bus section.
1.4. ERLDC proposed that a scheme in generation switchyard, prior to bus connection,
may be implemented such that the 400 kV LILO of Teesta-III – Rangpo D/C line
can be bypassed through an isolator arrangement. To implement this, adjacent
feeders shall be from different sides of the LILO. This will provide operational
flexibility and avoid blockage for power evacuation from Teesta-III, if fault takes
place at any of the feeder.
1.5. Representative of NHPC stated that due to space constraint, bypassing
arrangement through isolator is not feasible to implement.
1.6. Representative of CTU suggested that at LILO tower, some arrangement of
bypassing the power from one circuit to another circuit may be made.
1.7. CE (PSPA-II), CEA stated that as per NHPC bypassing arrangement at
generation switchyard is not feasible, therefore, connections at LILO tower can be
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arranged in such a manner that it can be bypassed in minimum time. Further, the
LILO has been agreed for implementation under ISTS, as such, the provision
need to be flagged for incorporation in RfP documents.
1.8. After the deliberation, it was agreed that arrangement at LILO tower would be
carried out in such a manner that in case of major issue in Teesta-IV switchyard,
the LILO can be bypassed in minimum time.
2. High loading on 220 kV Durgapur (PG) – Parulia (DVC) D/C line.

2.1. Director (PSPA-II), CEA stated that in the 3 rd meeting of ERPCTP the issue of
high loading on 220 kV Durgapur (PG) – Parulia (DVC) D/C line was discussed. In
that meeting, it was agreed that this is an operational issue and ERLDC may
convene a meeting with both parties to resolve this matter. CTU may also study
the fault level of Durgapur (PG).
2.2. ERLDC informed that they have conducted a meeting with DVC and WBSETCL
on 24.05.2021 for high loading on 220 kV Durgapur (PG)-Parulia (DVC) D/C line.
WBSETCL could not participate in the meeting, however, they had sent their
comments to ERLDC. ERLDC presented highlights their discussion with DVC and
submission of WBSETCL as below:
(a) Post commissioning of 315 MVA 400/220 kV ICTs at DSTPS and charging of
220 kV DSTPS-Parulia (DVC) D/C, loading of 220 kV Durgapur(PG)-
Parulia(DVC) have reduced significantly.
(b) However, 220 kV DSTPS-DTPS(Waria) D/C which is also commissioned with
LILO cannot be kept in loaded condition, as it results in very high loading of
both the lines (close to its thermal loading limit). In addition, this also poses N-
1 reliability of DSTPS 400/220 kV ICTs. With the opening of this circuit on
system constraint, 220 kV Mejia-A - DTPS(Waria) D/C also are getting highly
loaded and N -1 contingency criteria are not satisfied for these circuits.
(c) One of the reasons for such power high flow in 220 kV DSTPS-DTPS (Waria)
D/C (when connected) is high export to Bidhannagar (WB) from DTPS(Waria)
through 220 kV DTPS (Waria)- Bidhannagar (WB) D/C Line.
(d) The reason for the high flow towards Bidhanmagar can be attributed to low
generation at DPL and Bakreshwar plants, delay in commissioning of 400/220
KV 3rd ICT at Bidhannagar.
(e) Two suggestions have come as a solution based on the discussion and
comments:
i. Additional connectivity from 220 kV Durgapur (PG) to any other 220 kV
substation of WBSETCL and shifting of loads from Bidhan Nagar.
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ii. Opening of 220 kV Waria-Bidhannagar D/C to avoid overloading as last

resort activity. Before that WBSETCL may explore network reconfiguration
around the Bidhannagar substation as a measure.
(f) WBSETCL through their shared comments provided the feedback that they do
not agree with the measure for the opening of these circuits and will be
exploring other measures in consultation with their central planning division
(CPD).
2.3. CTU stated that they have observed that Durgapur TPS – Waria TPS and Waria
TPS – Bidhannagar (WBSETCL) 220kV lines are critically loaded and the same is
also not N-1 compliant. Even prior to LILO of Parulia – Waria TPS 220kV D/c line
at Durgapur TPS, the Parulia – Waria TPS section was observed to be critically
loaded. Accordingly, in present condition Durgapur TPS – Waria TPS line is kept
open as per operational requirement by ERLDC to limit loading on Durgapur TPS
– Waria TPS and Waria TPS – Bidhannagar (WBSETCL) 220kV lines. But this
increasing loading on 220kV Mejia-A TPS – Waria TPS D/c lines. System studies
have been done on the file sent by DVC and in future time-frame also the above
mentioned conditions have been observed. Further, it was also observed that fault
level of Bidhannagar 220kV bus is exceeding its design limit. WBSETCL is
installing new 400/220kV, 315MVA ICT (3rd) at Bidhannagar.
2.4. He further stated that the main reason for high loading on 220kV Waria TPS –
Bidhannagar (WBSETCL) section which is a tie between DVC and WBSETCL
system is Bidhannagar load is directly getting connected to various large
generation complexes Durgapur TPS, Mejia-A TPS, and Waria TPS. Further, due
to high loading on this tie line by WBSETCL system, loading on 400/220kV,
3x315MVA ICTs at Bidhannagar reduces significantly to such levels that 3rd ICT
may not be required.
2.5. He suggested to keep the 220kV Waria TPS – Bidhannagar (WBSETCL) D/c line
ideal charged from one end to address multiple issues on long term basis viz. high
loading on 220kV network of DVC, non-compliance of N-1 in DVC network in and
around Durgapur area, and increased fault level at Bidhannagar 220kV bus. From
the studies it was also observed that system losses are also reduced by opening
Waria TPS – Bidhannagar (WBSETCL) 220kV D/c line. The line should be taken
into service as per system operator’s instructions only during contingencies.
Opening of this line also results in optimal utilisation of 400/220kV, 3x315MVA
ICTs at Bidhannagar. No constraint in power supply at Bidhannagar is observed,
at the substation is adequately connected at 400kV to Durgapur (POWERGRID)
S/s, Purulia PSP and Chanditiala and at 220kV to Bakreswar TPS, DPL
generation and other loads.
2.6. West Bengal stated that they do not agree to the opening of the lines at Waria.
The 3rd ICT at Bidhannagar will be installed after June, 2022. The tie line 220kV
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Waria TPS – Bidhannagar (WBSETCL) D/c line may be opened only after
installation of 3rd ICT at Bidhannagar to make it N-1 reliant. To control the fault
level, they are using bus coupler at Bidhannagar and rearranging the loads. He
also stated that further studies need to be done at their end. They will also plan to
terminate Waria end to another substation.
2.7. After deliberation, it was agreed that till the commissioning of 3rd ICT at
Bidhannagar, 220 kV Durgapur TPS – Waria TPS line may be kept open. After
commissioning of 3rd ICT at Bidhannagar, 220kV Waria TPS – Bidhannagar
(WBSETCL) D/c line can be opened. Further, WBSETCL may prepare long-term
solution to the observed constraint like termination of Waria TPS – Bidhannagar
line at some other place instead of Bidhannagar.
3. Non-compliance of N-1 contingency criteria on 220 kV Maithon-Dhanbad D/C
and 220 kV Maithon-Kalyaneshwari D/C line.
3.1. Director (PSPA-II), CEA stated that the issue was discussed in the 3 rd meeting of
ERPCTP wherein DVC proposed following schemes to meet the substantial
Power Demand of Barjora, Durgapur, CTPS & downstream connectivity’s of that
region and relieving congestion by reduction of power flow of 400KV S/C RTPS –
Maithon (PG), 220KV D/C Kalyaneswari – Maithon (PG), 220KV D/C Parulia
(DVC) – Parulia (PG) & 220KV D/C Dhanbad – Maithon (PG):
A. Establishment of 220KV infrastructure at existing Raghunathpur Thermal Power
Station (RTPS) along with associated lines
Presently, RTPS is having two units (U # 1 & 2 : 600 MW x 2) which are
connected to 400KV grid system. DVC proposed for:
a. Establishment of 220KV side connectivity of 2 x 315MVA 400/220KV ICT
(already in service) along with 04 nos. of 220KV line bays for the connectivity
of item b.
b. D/C LILO of 220KV Chandrapura TPS – Kalyaneswari line to RTPS
B. Construction of 400KV (AIS)/220KV (GIS) infrastructure at existing Mejia Thermal
Power Station (MTPS) along with associated lines
MTPS (U # 1 to 6 : 210 MW x 4 + 250 MW x 2, U # 7 & 8 : 500 MW x 2) is having
no electrical connectivity between the 400 kV and 220 kV system. DVC proposed
for:
a. Installation of 2 x 315MVA 400/220KV ICT along with controlling bays at both
sides and 04 nos. of 220KV line bays for the connectivity of item b & c.
b. Shifting of 220KV D/C MTPS-A – Barjora Line from MTPS – A to MTPS – B
Switchyard
c. Tie connection between MTPS – A & MTPS – B at 220KV level.
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d. 220KV S/C LILO of MTPS-A – Durgapur at Barjora substation.

3.2. In the 3rd meeting of ERPCTP, ERLDC requested DVC and CTU to share the load
flow file with ERLDC to enable them to assess the impact of planned system in
operational planning studies. ERLDC also raised the concern regarding fault level
at Bidhan Nagar and requested for restudy of the DVC’s proposal along with fault
level studies. Accordingly, the agenda point was referred for joint study.
3.3. DVC stated that they have already shared the requisite data and system study file
with CEA, CTU and ERLDC.
3.4. ERLDC stated that based on the system study with Mejia-A split bus arrangement
and connectivity of 400 kV Mejia-B with Mejia-A, there will be no issue of N-1
reliability.
3.5. CTU stated that during future time-frame study it was observed that fault current
at 400kV buses (two bus sections due to splitting) at Maithon (POWERGRID) S/s
was within rated limits. Further, after implementation of split bus operation at
Mejia-A (as per DVC’s proposal), interconnection of Mejia-A & Mejia-B at 220kV
level, and installation of 400/220kV, 2x315MVA ICTs at Mejia-B, the fault current
at Mejia-B comes out to be about 41kA, against rated capacity of 40kA. It was
observed that upon opening of Waria TPS – Bidhannagar (WBSETCL) 220kV D/c
line as proposed above in previous agenda, the fault current reduces to about
38kA at Mejia-B 220kV bus. Thus, DVC’s proposal to keep 400/220kV, 2x315MVA
ICTs at Mejia-B out service under normal condition and to be used only during
contingencies may not be required.
3.6. It was agreed that the proposed scheme proposed by DVC will resolve the issue
of N-1 reliability criteria in 220 kV Maithon-Dhanbad D/C and 220 kV Maithon-
Kalyaneshwari D/C lines. Accordingly, the same will be put up before ERPCTP in
its next meeting.
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Annexure-I
List of Participants to the meeting regarding Joint Study on issues referred by

3rd Eastern Region Power Committee (Transmission Planning) (ERPCTP) held
on 14.06.2021
Sl.
No. Name Designation
Central Electricity Authority (CEA)

1. Goutam Roy Member (PS)-In chair
2. Pardeep Jindal Chief Engineer (PSPA-II)
3. B.S. Bairwa Director(PSPA-II)
4. Suyash Ayush Verma Deputy Director(PSPA-II)
Eastern Regional Power Commission (ERPC)
5. N. S. Mondal Member Secretary
6. D.K. Bauri Superintending Engineer
7. P.P. Jena Executive Engineer
CTU
8. Rajesh Kumar GM
9. Manish Ranjan Keshari Manager (CTU)
POSOCO
10. Amresh Malik CGM (SO), ERLDC
11. Sugato Mondal DGM, ERLDC
12. Saurav Kumar Sahay CM, ERLDC
13. Chandan Kumar Manager, ERLDC
14. Chandan Mallick Manager, ERLDC
DVC
15. Subrata Ghosh Chief Engineer (SPE)
16. Jayanta Dutta DCE(E), SPE & OSU(System)
17. Sandip Ghosh SE(E), SPE
NHPC
18. J. R. Choudhary ED (T&RE)
19. J. C. Sarkar GM (T&RE)
20. I.P. Ranjan GM
21. Hari K. Babu Sr. Manager
WBSETCL
22. R. Das CPD, WBSETCL
23. Shouvik Banerjee SE(CPD)
Annexure-II
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To
The Chief Engineer(PSPA-11),

Sewa Bhawan, R.K. Puram
New Delhi-66
Sub: Replacement of existing SO MVAR LR of 400 kV Maithon-Gaya-1 with new SO MVAR LR

(Natural Ester Oil) at Maithon S/s-reg
Sir,
11
With reference to above, it is to inform you that the subjected matter of Replacement of existing
SO MVAR LR of 400 kV Maithon-Gaya-1 with new SO MVAR LR (Natural Ester Oil) at Maithon S/s"
was placed for discussion in 1781h OCC Meeting of ERPC held on 20.04.2021.
During deliberation of the agenda in the meeting, POWERGRID explained the features and
characteristics of natural ester oi l vis-a-vis mineral oil and stated that the commissioning of 400 kV SO
MVAR switchable LR with ester oi l is first of its kind in India and had been undertaken as a R&D project
by their O&M wing. They also clarified that the entire cost for this new LR would be met from their
internal fund and there would not be any cost implication on the beneficiaries.
After detailed deliberation, OCC agreed for replacement of the switchable SO MVAR LR of 400 kV
Maithon-Gaya-1 line at Maithon end and the existing SO MVAR LR would be kept as spare Reactor.
Further, OCC referred the proposal to ERPCTP (standing committee on transmission planning of ER)
for approval.
The detail agenda item along with the corresponding deliberation in 1781h OCC meeting is enclosed at
Annexure-! for your reference.
Further Powergrid vide e-mail dated 09/06/2021 informed that new SO MVAR line reactor has already
been received at Maithon 5/s and requested for necessary shutdown of the elements for the
replacement work.
As this is a first kind of R&D project which uses natura l Ester oi l as coo ling medium and the comp lete
cost would be borne by Powergrid, it is requested to consider for in-principa l approval of ERPCTP so
that the replacement work could be done at the earliest.
Thanking You,
Yours faithfully,
Encl: As above
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Member Secretary
Copy to:
1. Chief General Manager(AM), POWERGRID, ER-2, New Town, Bidhan Nagar, Kolkata -7001S6
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shutdown application nor the outage of the main bays after returning of the shutdown was intimated
to ERLDC and stated that it is a violation of grid code.
WBSETCL informed that it is a clear case of violation of standard procedure for taking continuous
shutdown of any elements and stated that in case of any contingency there would be serious
consequence during this period of ongoing assembly election.
OCC took serious note of the above negligence and opined that this type of action is detrimental
for reliability and security of the grid and advised Powergrid to take necessary action so as not to
repeat similar kind of event in future.
Powergrid informed that the issue has been taken by them seriously and already necessary
directives have been communicated to concerned dept/personnel for strict compliance.
Powergrid informed that the main bay would be brought into service after getting the necessary
bus & ICT shutdown at Subhasgram.
OCC advised all the utilities that while availing and returning the shutdown for any elements they
should avail or return the complete elements i.e. with all its associated equipment and in case of
any issues in any part of the equipment they shall intimate ERLDC with written communication.
ITEM NO. B.8: Replacement of existing 50 MVAR LR of 400 kV Maithon-Gaya-I with new
50 MVAR LR (Natural Ester Oil) at Maithon S/s.
Presently, 400 KV Maithon-Gaya-I Line is having switchable Line Reactor (50 MVAR) installed
at Maithon end. Generally, all the oil filled equipment’s (Transformer/Reactors) at EHV
switchyards are filled with conventional mineral oil. However, considering latest technological
advancements in the field of cooling medium and further increasing materials which are more
eco-friendly in nature, first 400 KV class Reactor with natural ester oil is developed as per
POWERGRID design with 50 MVAR capacity.
Few salient features of Easter oil over mineral oil are given in tabular forms for understanding.
Criteria Mineral oil characteristic Ester Oil characteristic

Produced from increasingly Produced from domestically
Key properties scarce and non-renewable grown, renewable sources,
special petroleum crude such as soybeans.
Environmental Properties Contains compounds that do not Highly biodegradable; non-
readily biodegrade. May contain toxic, does not contain
traces of a confirmed carcinogen. petroleum, silicone, or
halogens.
Fire Risks Catches fire more easily, leading Higher fire point reduces the
to higher probability of frequency and impact of
transformer fires. Typical Flash transformer fires; virtually
point 140 °C eliminates sustained fires.
Typical Flash point 320 °C
Stability Higher thermal stability can be Esters have higher
achieved through addition of temperature stability
inhibitors than mineral oil,
meaning esters can be
exposed to a higher
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temperature for longer

periods with less degradation
than would be expected when
using mineral oil
Transformer Performance Does not slow down the standard Proven to slow down the
insulation aging rate; requires aging rate of the insulation
special and expensive system, resulting in an
processing to dry out the paper increase in the expected life of
insulation a transformer by decades:
also promotes automatic dry-
out of paper insulation
For subject replacement, existing 50 MVAR LR will be dismantled and kept at spare foundation
as spare Reactor, while, the new asset will be commissioned as 50 MVAR switchable LR of
GAYA-I.
For above activity following S/D’s will be required (Dates are tentative, S/D will be taken only
after receipt of Reactor at Maithon):-
SL NAME OF FROM TO FROM TO REMARKS

NO ELEMENT DATE DATE TIME TIME
01. 50 MVAR L/R OF 08.05.21 15.06.21 10:00 Hrs 16:00 Hrs On continuous basis.
GAYA-I.
01. 400 KV Maithon- 10.05.21 10.05.21 09:00 Hrs 17:00 Hrs For bushing
Gaya-I. dismantling.
03. 400 KV Maithon- 28.05.21 28.05.21 09:00 Hrs 17:00 Hrs For erection of
Gaya-I. bushing.
04. 400 KV Maithon- 14.06.21 14.06.21 09:00 Hrs 17:00 Hrs For testing purpose.
Gaya-I.
This is first of its kind for such equipment to be charged in India and performance of the same shall be
updated also for future references such that system improvement steps along with eco-friendly measure
can maximize the benefit for the users.
Member may discuss.
Deliberation in the meeting
Powergrid representative explained the features and characteristics of natural ester oil vis-a-vis
mineral oil and stated that the commissioning of 400 kV 50 MVAR switchable LR with ester oil is
first of its kind in India and had been undertaken as a R& D project by their O&M wing.
On a query from OCC, they clarified that the entire cost for this new LR would be met from their
internal fund and there would not be any cost implication on the beneficiaries.
ERLDC opined that as the commissioning of LR with ester oil is first of its kind in India, it can be
considered as a pilot project and accordingly the same should get the approval of CEA/CTU.
OCC appreciated the initiatives of Powergrid for adopting the latest technological advancements
in cooling field using eco-friendly ester oil.
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After detailed deliberation, OCC agreed for replacement of the switchable 50 MVAR LR of 400 kV
Maithon-Gaya-I line at Maithon end and the existing 50 MVAR LR would be kept as spare Reactor.
OCC referred the proposal to ERPCTP (standing committee on transmission planning of ER) for
approval.
ITEM NO. B.9: Assessment of O&M activities for Repetitive Tripping of lines
In recent months, frequent tripping on various lines on account of RoW issues has been observed.
This directly impacts the Eastern regional grid reliability and security.
The below Tables provides a list of such lines where such issues have been observed from July
2020 to March 2021.
It is important to find the real cause of these events and the need for taking preventive action and
remedial measures to avoid such tripping. Due care must be taken by Line owners to ensure such
events are reduced.
No of
Name of Transmission Line Remarks Owner
tripping
All single-phase fault, and 5 times at a
400 kV PPPSP-Bidhannagar-2 12 distance of 140 km approx. from PPSP WBSETCL
end
400 kV Meeramundali-Bolangir 10 All single-phase fault, 5 times B-earth PGCIL
All single-phase fault, and 7 times at a
400 kV-Meramundali-Lapanga 2 10 distance of 170 km approx. from OPTCL
Meramundali end
400 kV Meramundali-Lapanga 1 8 All single-phase fault OPTCL
All at a distance of 30-33 km from
400 kV-Kharagpur-Kolaghat-1 8 WBSETCL
Kolaghat
No of
Name of Transmission Line Remarks Owner
tripping
220 kV Chandil- No A/R at STPS and mostly faults at 90 WBSETCL/
23
STPS(WBPDCL) km from Chandil end. JUSNL
Many times, A/R successful only from
220 kV Khagaria-New Purnea-2 18 Purnea end, but no A/R from Khagaria BSPTCL
which could have avoided tipping
Generally high resistive fault, with OPTCL/
220 kV Joda-Ramchandrapur 14
delayed clearance and no A/R . JUSNL
7-time fault at a distance of 70 km from
220 kV Begusarai-New Purnea-1 11 BSPTCL
Purnea.
JUSNL/BS
220 kV Tenughat-Bihar Sharif 11 Fault mostly in JUSNL portion
PTCL
Fault at a distance of 85 km from fstpp
220 kV Farakka-Lalmatia 11 NTPC
.
Multiple tripping either on fault or due
OPTCL/
220 kV Budhipadar-Korba-2 10 to bus bar mal operation at
CSPTCL
Buddhipadar
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No . ERPC/Operation/2021/ 3.3 0 Date: 18/06/2021
To
The Chief Engineer (PSPA-11),

Sewa Bhawan, R.K. Puram
New Delhi-66
Sub: Agenda items for 41h ERPC TP Meeting-reg
With reference to above, it is to inform that the fol lowing agenda items were discussed in the
previous OCC meetings of ERPC and after detailed deliberation, OCC referred the proposal to ERPCTP
(Standing Committee on transmission planning of ER) for further discussion and approval.
1. Arrangement for 33 kV Power Supply to Dulanga Mines from Darlipali STPP of NTPC.
(Discussed in 1781h OCC Meeting held on 20.04.2021)
2. Restoration of 400 kV TSTPS-Meramundu/i-2 to its original length. (Discussed in 1771h OCC
Meeting held on 17.03.2021)
The detail agenda item along w ith the corresponding deliberation in OCC meetings is enclosed at
Annexure-! for your reference.
It is requested to consider the above two issues for discussion in the forthcoming 4th ERPC TP meeting.
Thanking You,
Yours faithfully,
Encl : As above
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Member Secretary
Copy to :
1. General Manager(OS), NTPC, ER-11 HQ, Bhubaneshwar

2. General Manager, Talcher STPP, NTPC Kaniha, Angul -759147
3. Director(SLDC), OPTCL, Mancheswar Rly Co lony, Bhubaneshwar-751017
4. CGM(O & M), OPTCL, Janpath, Bhubaneshwar-751022
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A. Finalization of metering arrangement for 33 kV Power Supply to Dulanga Mines

from Darlipali STPP
NTPC vide email informed that in-principle approval has been accorded by GRIDCO,
Bhubaneswar, Odisha for availing 15 MVA power supply connection from Darlipali
STPP by Dulanga Coal Mine of NTPC Ltd as a consumer of local DISCOM i.e.
WESCO(presently TPWODL) for mining operation at Dulanga Coal Mine which will be
treated as part of drawl of Odisha share from Darlipali STPP.
Accordingly, two number 33 kV feeders have been envisaged for providing power
supply to Dulanga for mining operation.
In replying to WESCO's query on the subject, M/s GRICO has opined vide their letter
no 106 dated 20.01.2021 to get approval from ERPC/ERLDC regarding the
connectivity and the metering scheme for availing the power supply connection as
Darlipali STPP is a central generating power station.
In 178th OCC meeting of ERPC, NTPC elaborated the issue and informed that
GRIDCO has accorded approval for availing power supply from Darlipali STPP to
Dulanga coal Mines of NTPC Ltd as a consumer of Local Discom.
Accordingly, 2 nos. of 33 kV feeders have been envisaged for supply of power from
Darlipali STPP to Dulanga mines.
On a query from ERPC secretariat, NTPC representative informed that the length of
33kV feeders is 10KM and clarified that the flow through the 33 kV feeders shall be
accounted for as GRIDCO drawal and DSTPP injection and shall not be accounted for
in the auxiliary consumption or as a part of station load of Darlipali STPP.
GRIDCO representative stated that they have given in-principal approval to the
arrangement as proposed by NTPC for evacuation of power from Darlipali STPP
through 33 kV feeders to Dulanga coal mines. The power so evacuated would be
considered as GRIDCO share of drawal and to be consumed by NTPC in the capacity
of being a consumer of local Discom. They submitted that Darlipalli STPP being a
central generating station, the necessary metering arrangement and accounting for the
above scheme needs to be approved by ERPC/ERLDC.
ERLDC informed that as the 33 kV feeders are evacuating GRIDCO power and
connected to ISGS and state control area the same should be considered as a tie line.
Accordingly, they stated that the scheme needs to be approved by the standing
committee on transmission planning of ER. However, OCC opined that since the flow
through 33kV feeders shall be accounted for as drawal of Odisha and NTPC intends
to draw power through these feeders as consumer of WESCO (a DISCOM of Odisha),
these feeders can be treated as part of Distribution system.
ERPC Secretariat expressed that the power supply to Dulanga mines shall be totally
separated from Station Transformer of Darlipalli STPP and separate ABT compliant
Special Energy meters to be installed at both end of the 33kV feeders for energy
accounting. Further, if these two feeders are dedicatedly supplying power to Dulanga
Mines, it can be treated at par with auxiliary power drawl of Powergrid Sub-station in
Eastern Region for Accounting purpose.
After detailed deliberation, OCC agreed for the above scheme of power supply to
Dulanga mines from Darlipalli STPP through 2 nos. of 33 kV feeders and the energy
drawl from these two feeders shall be considered as GRIDCO drawl and DSTPP
injection.
Further, OCC advised NTPC to submit the details of above scheme along with
SLD/Sketch details to ERPC Secretariat so that the scheme can be referred to
ERPCTP for necessary approval.
B. Restoration of 400 kV TSTPS-Meramunduli-2 to its original length.
Presently, the line length of 400KV TSTPS-Meramunduli-1 is shorter compared to

400KV TSTPS Meramunduli-2 line (after the LILO arrangement at Angul). This causes
lesser flow in Talcher-Meramunduli-2 circuit.
To address the issue, 400 kV Talcher-Meramundali-2 line may be restored to its

original length i.e. prior to the LILO arrangement. By doing the same, 400KV TSTPS-
Meramunduli 1 & 2 llne length will be equal resulting equal loading during higher load
flow requirement. This will be beneficial in the case of HVDC pole block, where post
HVDC contingency load flow of Meramunduli lines will be higher leading to better grid
stability.
In 177th OCC meeting of ERPC held on 17.03.2021, TSTPP, NTPC representative

elaborated as follows:
• 400KV TSTPS-Meramunduli-1 is of 56 km length whereas the length of 400KV

TSTPS-Meramunduli-2 is 86 km.
• They stated that due to mismatch in line length, overloading is being observed
in 400KV TSTPS-Meramunduli-1 after tripping of the pole of HVDC Talcher.
The loading of 400KV TSTPS-Meramunduli-2 remains at 60 % of 400KV
TSTPS-Meramunduli-1 during such conditions.
• In view of above, they proposed to restore the 400KV TSTPS-Meramunduli-2

to its original length.
Odisha informed that the bypass arrangement can be shifted from Anugul switchyard
to starting point of the LILO section of 400KV TSTPS-Meramunduli-2 line so that the
electrical length would be equal to its original length and the power flow would be equal
for both the circuits.
ERLDC informed that the bypass arrangement of 400KV TSTPS-Meramunduli-2 at

Anugul is necessary as it provides flexibility in real time grid operation during
contingencies. They proposed that an additional line from Talcher STPS to Odisha
system may be planned to resolve the issue.
It was also proposed by them to upgrade the capacity of existing 220 kV TSTPS-
Meramundali line instead of building a new line.
After detailed deliberation, OCC opined that study need to be carried out by OPTCL
regarding the proposal of constructing new line from Talcher STPP to Odisha system
and decided to refer the issue to standing committee on transmission planning for
further discussion.
File No.CEA-PS-12-15/17/2018-PSPA-II Division 22
I/15962/2021 Annexure-II (Page 1 of 6)
भारत सरकार
Government of India
विद्युत मंत्रालय
Ministry of Power
कें द्री य वि द्यु त प्रा धि क र ण
वि द्यु त प्र णा ली यो ज ना ए वं मू ल् यां क न प्र भा ग - I I
Power System Planning & Appraisal Division-II
सेवा में / To,
1. Director Elect. Engg. (PS) 2. Chief Operating Officer,

R.No 102-A, Railway Board, Central Transmission Utility (CTU),
Railway Bhawan, Raisine Road, “Saudamini” Plot No. 2, Sector-29,
New Delhi- 110001 Gurugram-122001.
3. Director (System Operations),
POSOCO
B-9, Qutub Institutional Area,
Katwaria Sarai, New Delhi-110016
Tel. No. 26852843.
Sub : Minutes of the meeting regarding ISTS connectivity for Railways at

Sasaram (Pusauli).
महोदय/ Sir,
Minutes of the meeting regarding ISTS connectivity for Railways at Sasaram

(Pusauli) held on 07th June, 2021 through video conferencing is enclosed herewith for
your information and necessary action.
भवदीय/Yours faithfully,
(बी.एस. बैरवा/ B.S. Bairwa)

निदे शक /Director
सेवा भवन, आर. के परु म-I, नई दिल्ली-110066 टे लीफोन : 011-26732325 ईमेल: cea-pspa2@gov.in वेबसाइट: www.cea.nic.in
Sewa Bhawan, R.K Puram-I, New Delhi-110066 Telephone: 011-26732325, Email: cea-pspa2@gov.in Website: www.cea.nic.in
Minutes of the meeting regarding ISTS connectivity for Railways at

Sasaram (Pusauli) held on 07.06.2021
A meeting to appraise Member (PS), CEA about ISTS connectivity for Railways at
Sasaram (Pusauli) in Eastern Region was held on 07th June, 2021 through video
conferencing. List of participants is enclosed at Annex-I. Member (PS), CEA
welcomed the participants and requested Chief Engineer (PSPA-II), CEA to explain
the issue.
1. Director (PSPA-II), CEA stated that Railways has approached CEA for getting ISTS
connectivity at Sasaram (Pasauli) for their Eastern Dedicated Freight Corridor
project. The issue was discussed in 19 th Standing Committee on Power System
Planning of Eastern Region held on 01.09.2017 and Special meeting was held at
Kolkata on 16.07.2018, where Eastern Region constituents had raised concerns over
non-utilization/underutilization of assets created by states and sub-optimal utilization
of RoW & space at ISTS substations.
Thereafter, an agenda was forwarded by Railways on 05.07.2019, for discussion in

the 2nd meeting of ERSCT to be held on the same day. In the meeting representative
of ERPC, BSPTCL, OPTCL, DVC and West Bengal stated that the issues raised by
them in the previous meetings, like underutilization of transmission assets, are yet to
be resolved, therefore they raised objection for giving ISTS connectivity to Railways
in Mughalsarai – Howrah and Ludhiana – Sonnagar routes. Railways were requested
to send their response to the concerns raised by the ER constituents.
The issue was further discussed in 1 st meeting of Eastern Region Power Committee
(Transmission Planning) held on 14.02.2020 wherein Railways presented their
response to the concern raised by ER constituents. During discussion on the subject
certain legal, regulatory, operational and transmission planning related issues were
raised.
Subsequently, Ministry of Railways vide letter dated 17.03.2021 has furnished para-
wise comments on the issues raised in ERPCTP meeting, and requested CEA to
resolve the issue of ISTS connectivity at Sasaram (Pusauli) for commissioning of
EDFC (Eastern Dedicated Freight Corridor) as per schedule. To facilitate and resolve
this issue, a meeting inviting CTU, NLDC, ERLDC and Railways was scheduled on
09th April, 2021. However, as no representative from Railways turned up, the meeting
was closed. Railways vide email dated 12.04.2021 requested to re-schedule the
meeting and as such we are having this meeting now.
2. Representative of Railways stated that Dedicated Freight Corridor Corporation of

India Ltd. (DFCCIL) is implementing Eastern Dedicated Freight Corridor (EDFC)
which extends from Sahnewal in Punjab to Dankuni in West Bengal with 25 KV OHE.
He also informed that it is a green field project with target date of completion of the
project is June, 2022. DFCCIL had planned ISTS connectivity at Abdullapur, Meerut
and Sasaram (Pasauli) out of which ISTS connectivity at Abdullapur and Meerut have
already been granted; however, at Sasaram (Pasauli) it is yet to be granted. The
work of connecting with Pusauli has already been awarded to POWERGRID but as
the issue remains unresolved, the work is yet to be started.
3. He stated that Indian Railways, as deemed licensee under the Electricity Act 2003, is
drawing traction power in the States of Punjab, Haryana, U.P., Bihar and DVC area
through the grid connectivity with respective STUs. In U.P, Traction Substations
(TSSs) in Dadri - Naini section are connected to CTU and is drawing 105MW power
at UP-ISTS.
4. Director (PSPA-II), CEA stated that as per Electricity Act, 2003, transmission licensee
has to give non-discriminatory open access to its transmission system for use by
others. Therefore, if Railways are transmission licensee under the Electricity Act,
then all the duties and responsibilities of a transmission licensee as prescribed in the
Electricity Act, would be applicable to them. This was discussed in detail in 1 st
meeting of ERPCTP. Also, if Railway is a transmission licensee, then its transmission
planning would be carried out by CTU/STU and transmission charges should be
determined by CERC or SERC.
5. Railways stated that they may be treated as special case as they are deemed
licensee recognised by MoP and CERC. They are different from Transmission and
Distribution licensee. Their proposal for EDFC was already discussed in the 39 th
meeting of NR planning meeting held in 2017.
6. Chief Engineer (PSPA-II), CEA stated that the issue of connectivity at Sasaram
(Bihar) will be decided in the meeting of ER planning committee. As per our
understanding, all transmission licensees have to follow all the rules and
responsibilities provided in the Electricity Act, 2003. If any relaxation is being sought
by Railways as a special case, they may kindly approach to MoP.
However, Railways in their letter dated 17.03.2021 have mentioned that
“4. …….In this regard, it is clarified that Indian Railways constructs the ISTS/STU
connectivity lines as electric supply lines under provisions of Indian Railways Act,
1989 to serve its own loads.”
Further, as Railways are allowed to construct electric supply lines under Railways
Act, 1989 to serve its own loads, granting connectivity to ISTS can be considered to
construct electricity supply line under Indian Railways Act 1989 instead of a licensee
under Electricity Act 2003. But in that case, Railway should not insist to implement
this connectivity line as deemed licensee under Electricity Act 2003.
7. Regarding the question of whether Railways need to apply for connectivity under
provisions of CERC regulations, CTU stated that the connectivity application
depends on the applicant’s nature. If the applicant is Generator or bulk customer,

they can apply to CTU for connectivity. STUs and ISTS licensees are not required to
apply for connectivity.
8. Chief Engineer (PSPA-II), CEA opined that Railways cannot be treated as STU as
there are responsibilities of STU that needs to be fulfilled which Railways cannot. It
cannot be treated as Bulk customer as their load is not more than 100 MW which is
the minimum requirement as per CERC. Therefore, Railways being government
organization and having responsibility to construct electricity supply line under
Railways Act, they may not require to submit connectivity application under
regulations of CERC. However, other requirements of connectivity like equipments
information, connectivity agreement etc need to be signed by Railways as per
Central Electricity Authority (Technical Standards for Connectivity to the Grid)
Regulations, 2007 and amendments thereof.
9. CTU stated that the proposal needs to be discussed in the ERPCTP forum and they
would grant the connectivity only after ERPCTP decision.
10. Member (PS), CEA enquired about proposed load of railways from Sasaram.
Railways informed that load of DFCCIL at Sasaram will be initially 30 MVA which will
increase to 60 MVA by 2030.
11. ERLDC stated that at Sasaram s/s, 2x500 MVA transformation capacity is available
and at peak, loading of about 400-450 MW have been observed.
12. CTU stated that 220 kV bays are available at Sasaram for connectivity with Railways
but the ICTs continue to operate at high loading. However, railways load is not very
high and some augmentations can be planned considering future demand
requirement of Bihar.
13. After deliberations, it was agreed that the issue would be taken up in the forthcoming
meeting of ERPCTP for discussion. On the request of Railways to hold the ERPCTP
meeting early, CE (PSPA-II), CEA assured to convene the meeting within one month.
***
Annexure-I
List of Participants to the meeting regarding ISTS connectivity for Railways at

Sasaram (Pusauli) held on 07.06.2021
Sl.
Name Designation
No.
Central Electricity Authority (CEA)
1. Goutam Roy Member (PS)-In chair
2. Pardeep Jindal Chief Engineer (PSPA-II)
3. B.S. Bairwa Director(PSPA-II)
4. Suyash Ayush Verma Deputy Director(PSPA-II)
CTU
Ashok Pal Dy COO

5.
Rajesh Kumar GM
6.
7. Manish Ranjan Keshari Manager (CTU)
8. Shyam Sunder Goyal Manager (CTU)
9. Abhilash Thakur CTU
POSOCO
D.K. Jain ED, ERLDC

10.
Rajeev Porwal CGM, NLDC
11.
Amresh Malik CGM (SO), ERLDC
12.
Gopal Mitra CGM, ERLDC
13.
Sugato Mondal DGM, ERLDC
14.
Nadim Ahmad DGM, ERLDC
15.
Shyamal Konar SGM, ERLDC
16.
Pinki Debnath CM, ERLDC
17.
Manas Das CM, ERLDC
18.
Bilash Achari CM, ERLDC
19.
Sl.
Name Designation
No.
Saurav Kumar Sahay CM, ERLDC

20.
Shabari Pramanick Manager, ERLDC
21.
Chandan Kumar Manager, ERLDC
22.
Chandan Mallick Manager, ERLDC
23.
Railways
Manish Gupta ED, Railway Board

24.
Mukesh CGM DFCCIL
25.
Sanjay Singh GM (Elect), REMC
26.

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1. Confirmation of the minutes of 3rd meeting of Eastern Region Power Committee

1. Confirmation of the minutes of 3rd meeting of Eastern Region Power

A. ToR 2(i) – QUARTERLY REVIEW AND STRENGTHNING OF INTER-REGIONAL

2. Quarterly Review of transmission line and substation

2.3 Members may update/note.

DVC DSTPS ICT-II S/s 400/220 315 Feb-21 Q4

DVC DSTPS 220/132 160 Feb-21 Q4

Repl of 400/220kV 400/220 185

Chandauti Sub 220/132 600

POWERGRID Extn. at Jeypore s/s 400/220 315 Q1 of

Bihar 660 0 0 0 0 660 1980 1980

4. Requirement for strengthening of Inter-regional transmission system

5. Review of Transmission system by system operator

Transmission line constraints

220 kV Rourkela- of 220 kV TTPS power plant in the 2. Planning of 400/220 kV

3 400 kV B Maithon ● 400/220 kV interconnection of

4 220 kV Patna- There are three 220 kV lines

loading further increase with 400

6 220 kV Maithon- High loading of 220 kV Maithon-

8 220 kv These lines are not N-1 compliant. 1. Commissioning of 400/220 kV

Present Status: 400/220 kV Sitamari

April 2020. The 220 kV system and

Present Status: Presently 400 kV

Present Status: Substation is not

S. No ICT Description of the constraints Remedial Actions:

With Low generation at Tenughat, Additional ICT at 400/220 kV

During peak load of Bihar, the total PMTL (POWERGRID’s

Over voltage constraints:

High voltage is observed during Full utilization of the

During lean hours Odisha’s

● Light loading of 400 kV

● Full utilization of the

Lightly loaded condition of 400kV

High voltage at Binaguri occurs

5.2 Members may deliberate.

B. ToR 2(ii) – ASSESSMENT OF TRANSMISSION SYSTEM REQUIREMENTS IN NEAR,

7. Non-compliance of N-1 contingency criteria on 220 kV Maithon-Dhanbad

(B) Construction of 400KV (AIS)/220KV (GIS) infrastructure at existing Mejia

8.7 Members may discuss.

9. Evacuation system of Teesta-IV HEP

10. Replacement of existing 50 MVAR LR of 400kV Maithon-Gaya-I with new

11. Restoration of 400 kV TSTPS-Meramunduli-2 to its original length.

13. ISTS connectivity for Railways at Sasaram (Pusauli)

C. ToR 2(iii) – APPLICATIONS FOR CONNECTIVITY AND ACCESS

Applica Applicat Location of End

14.2 23rd Connectivity and LTA meeting of ER held on 08-04-2021:

14.3 24th Connectivity and LTA meeting of ER held on 28-04-2021:

Applica Applicat Location of End

D. ToR 2(iv) – REVIEW OF UPSTREAM AND DOWNSTREAM NETWORK

a. To be implemented by West Bengal :

WBSETCL may update

B. Under Construction Substations:

16.2 Members may update the status of the above.

17. Status of 400kV substations being implemented by STUs in ER under

B. Odisha (to be implemented by OPTCL)

C. Jharkhand (to be implemented by JUSNL)

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