CLP Group Begins Construction of Power Plant in Haryana
Monday, January 12, 2009 9:53 AM

With an investment commitment of approximately $1.2 billion by CLP Power India, a wholly owned subsidiary of the CLP Group, the 1,320MW power plant will be spread over an area of around 1,200 acres, potentially employing 250 staff directly.

The station has committed 90% of its electricity output to the Haryana. The first unit of the plant is scheduled to be operational in December 2011, while the second unit is expected to come on line in May 2012.

Andrew Brandler, CEO of the CLP Group, said: "This project underpins the CLP Group's commitment to contribute to improving quality of life in India in a sustainable way. The power sector in India has massive potential and we appreciate Haryana government's initiative by offering us a gateway to this state and providing the project with the necessary infrastructure to commence operations here."