The Gujarat government has reportedly
awarded a 1,000 MW coal-based power plant to Essar Power, under the competitive
bidding route. The imported coal-based project will come up in Jamnagar
district.
Essar quoted a bid of Rs.2.40 per kwh,
ousting other contenders like Tata Power, China Light & Power, Torrent Power,
etc.
(Note: Further details
and confirmation from the Essar Group is awaited.)