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.)