Maharashtra State Power Generation Company
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| Government owned | |
| Industry | Electricity Generation |
| Founded | June 6, 2005 (As MSEB was trifurcated) |
| Headquarters |
 Bandra, Mumbai, India |
Area served | Maharashtra |
Key people | Chandrashekhar Krishnarao Bawankule Chairman , Shri Bipin Shrimali Managing Director |
| Products | Electricity |
| Revenue | Approx Rs. 7400 Crore |
Number of employees | 15000 |
| Parent | Government Of Maharashtra |
| Website | Official Website |
The Mahanirmiti (महानिर्मिती) or Mahagenco (Maharashtra State Power Generation Company Limited - MSPGCL)formerly known as MSEB ( Maharashtra State Electricity Board) is the major power generating company in the state of Maharashtra, Western India.[1] With a total generation of 10,737 MW, it is the second largest power producing company in India.[2] The power generated by Mahagenco is supplied to the State of Maharashtra. It was a part of Maharashtra State Electricity Board (MSEB) until 06th June 2005.[3]
History
It has been incorporated under Indian Companies Act 1956 pursuant to decision of Govt. of Maharashtra to reorganize Erstwhile Maharashtra State Electricity Board. Mahagenco has been incorporated in June 2005.[3]
About MAHAGENCO
Mahagenco has the highest overall generation capacity and the highest thermal installed capacity amongst all the state power generation utilities in India. In terms of installed capacity, it is the second highest generation company after National Thermal Power Corporation Limited (NTPCL).[4] Mahagenco is the only State Utility having a very well balanced generation portfolio involving thermal, hydel & gas stations along with solar power plant. The first 500 MW plant to be installed in any State Utility belongs to Maharashtra.
Power Stations operated by Mahagenco
Thermal Power Stations Coal based
- Operational
- Chandrapur Super Thermal Power Station - 3340 MW.
- Koradi Thermal Power Station - 620 MW
- Khaparkheda Thermal Power Station - 1340 MW
- Bhusawal Thermal Power Station - 1420 MW
- Nashik Thermal Power Station - 630 MW
- Parli Thermal Power Station - 1130 MW
- Paras Thermal Power Station - 500 MW
- Planned / Under Development
- Chandrapur Super Thermal Power Station Project U-8,9 - 2X500MW
- Koradi Thermal Power Station Project U-8,9,10 - 3X660MW [5]
- Parli Thermal Power Station Project U-8 - 1X250MW
Thermal Power Stations Gas based
- Uran Gas Turbine Power Station - 4X108, 2X120 = 672MW
Hydro Power Stations
- Bhatghar- Dam
- Bhatsa
- Bhira - 80 MW
- Dimbhe Dam
- Ghatghar Pumped Storage Hydroelectric Power Plant - 250 MW
- Kanher Dam
- Koyna Hydroelectric Project - 1,956 MW
- Manikdoh Dam
- Panshet Dam
- Pavana Dam
- Surya Dam
- Tillari Dam, Chandgad
- Ujani Dam
- Vaitarna Dam
- Varasgaon Dam
- Veer Dam
- Warna Dam
- Yeldari Dam
See also
References
- ↑ "Industries in Maharashtra may face `staggering' load shedding every week". The Hindu Business Line. Retrieved 20 April 2015.
- ↑ "Supercritical equipment award from India's second largest electricity generator". Retrieved 20 April 2015.
- 1 2 Super User. "Our History - Maharashtra State Power Generation Co. Ltd.". Retrieved 20 April 2015.
- ↑ Nitin Gonnade. "About Us - Maharashtra State Power Generation Co. Ltd.". Retrieved 20 April 2015.
- ↑ "New Koradi power unit boiler fired". The Times of India. Retrieved 20 April 2015.
External links
- Official site
- MAHAGENCO
- official detailed summary of all generating power plants
- official links to various power plants
- Maharashtra State Electricity Board
- Maharashtra State Electricity Transmission Company Limited
- Maharashtra State Electricity Distribution Company Limited