Archive · 25 May 2025
SGATP Saves Rs 110 Crore Annually After Government Takeover
The Shri Guru Amardas Thermal Power Plant (SGATP) in Goindwal Sahib, now owned by the government, is saving money.
Before, the plant spent more to make electricity.
Now, it costs less because of changes after the government took over in February 2024.
The plant uses better coal, and it is working better, making more electricity.
The government bought the plant to improve how it works.
It's now producing more power at a lower cost.
SGATP, acquired by PSPCL in February 2024, has significantly reduced power production costs.
The plant saves approximately Rs 110 crore annually due to a lower variable cost of power generation.
The variable cost dropped from Rs 3.94 to Rs 3.54 per unit after the PSPCL takeover.
Plant Load Factor (PLF) has increased, reaching 66.53% in the current fiscal year.
Improved coal supply and maintenance have contributed to the plant's better performance.
- Who
- Shri Guru Amardas Thermal Power Plant (SGATP) and Punjab State Power Corporation Limited (PSPCL).
- What
- Reduction in power production costs and improved performance.
- When
- Since the acquisition by PSPCL in February 2024.
- Where
- Goindwal Sahib
- Why
- Due to the government takeover and operational changes.
SGATP Performance Under Government Ownership
SGATP Performance Under Private Ownership
Operational Efficiency
SGATP Performance Under Government Ownership
The plant's PLF has risen significantly after government takeover, indicating improved operational efficiency.
SGATP Performance Under Private Ownership
The plant struggled with low Plant Load Factor (PLF) and frequent underperformance.
Coal Supply and Costs
SGATP Performance Under Government Ownership
The plant now has access to better-quality coal and consistent coal rake supplies, reducing costs.
SGATP Performance Under Private Ownership
The plant faced issues of inadequate coal supply, higher costs, and reliance on coal linkage.
- Plant Name
- Shri Guru Amardas Thermal Power Plant (SGATP)
- Location
- Goindwal Sahib
- PSPCL Acquisition Date
- Feb 2024
- Annual Savings
- Rs 110 crore
- Variable Cost Reduction
- 40 paise per unit
- PLF (current FY)
- 66.53% (till March 6)
- Capacity
- 540 MW (2x270 MW)
- Acquisition cost
- Rs 1,080 crore