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NTPC and NGRI Sign MoU for Geothermal Energy Development
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New Delhi, April 01, 2008
India’s largest power utility NTPC Limited and National
Geo-physical Research Institute (NGRI), Hyderabad signed an
MOU in New Delhi, for cooperating and sharing their knowledge
to identify potential sites for setting up Geo- thermal based
power projects in India as an alternate source of energy. |
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The MOU was signed by R.K.Sikri, General Manager, NTPC and
Harinarayana, Dy. Director, NGRI in the presence of Dr V.P.
Dimri, Director, NGRI and T. Sankaralingam, CMD, NTPC. Senior
officials of both the organization were present on the
occasion.
NTPC and NGRI have agreed to associate for formulating a long
term strategy to set up the first Geothermal based power
projects in India. NGRI is the premier Geo- physical Research
Institute, engaged in carrying out multidisciplinary R&D
programs in Earth sciences and having experience in
identifying potential geothermal sites in the country.
NTPC is the largest power generation company with an installed
capacity of 29144 MW through 26 power stations. With nearly
20% of India’s installed capacity it contributes around 29% of
country’s power generation. NTPC is poised to become a 75000
MW plus company by the year 2017.
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