In relief to Gujarat, Adani Power restores 2,000-MW supply to state discom

In a major relief to state-run power utility Gujarat Urja Vidyut Nigam (GUVNL), Adani Power has restored the supply of 2,000 megawatt (MW) since the past 15 days, a senior government official said. GUVNL has power purchase agreements (PPAs) of 2,000 MW with Adani Power, 1,000 MW with Essar Power Gujarat and 1,805 MW with Tata Power. Essar discontinued supply from December 15 last year, while Adani stopped supply from January 20 this year without any prior notice to GUVNL or the Gujarat Electricity Regulatory Authority (GERC). "APL has restored 2,000 MW power supply to GUVNL since the last 15 days,which is as per the PPA signed with it," the official told PTI today.