BGR Energy System's 600 MW Mettur Thermal Power Station (MTPS) under Stage III in Mettur, Tamil Nadu, on 11 October 2012 achieved full capacity during the trial run.
BGR is developing the power project for the Tamil Nadu Electricity Board's (TNEB) generation and distribution arm Tamil Nadu Generation and Distribution Corporation officials (TANGEDCO). The project cost is estimated at Rs 3,550 crore.
Work on Stage III had commenced in 2008 with trial run slated for May 2011. However, work on the project got delayed and BGR got exemption for six months from paying the fine.