- The award was conferred by the Hon’ble President of India Smt. Droupadi Murmu.
- GWEL won the award under the Power Plant Category of more than 100 MW.
- This is the third consecutive time GWEL has been conferred with the award.
New Delhi, December 18, 2023: GMR Warora Energy Limited (GWEL), a part of the GMR Power and Urban Infrastructure Limited (GPUIL), has been awarded the first prize at the 33rd National Energy Conservation Awards 2023, under the Power Plant Category of more than 100 MW. This is the third consecutive time GWEL has won this award.
The prestigious award was conferred by the Hon’ble President of India, Smt. Droupadi Murmu on National Energy Conservation Day, celebrated on 14th December.
Bureau of Energy Efficiency, under the guidance of Ministry of Power, recognizes and encourages endeavors of industrial units, institutions, and establishments in reducing energy consumption by felicitating them with the National Energy Conservation Awards. This is the 33rd edition of its series covering all types of industrial sectors like Thermal Power plants, Automobiles, Buildings, Cement, etc.
Commenting on the momentous occasion, Mr. Srinivas Bommidala, Business Chairman, Energy and International Airports, GMR Group said, “Receiving such a prestigious award from the Hon’ble President of India, Smt Droupadi Murmu further encourages us to continue to strive for excellence. This award reflects our commitment in adopting technology intervention that help us achieve our ESG goals, making difference to society in line with GMR group’s vision.”
Speaking on the occasion, Mr. Ashis Basu, CEO-Energy, GPUIL said “This recognition is a testimony of our efforts in achieving highest standards in operational efficiency by optimising auxillary power consumption and improving the heat rate. GMR Warora Energy Limited won the prestigious ‘National Energy Conservation Award - 2023’ and we are committed to continually work towards our ESG goals.”.
“A total of 102 power plants across India were competing for this prestigious award, of these only four power plants were nominated for felicitation and GWEL emerged as the winner. Energy conservation journey in GWEL flagged off in 2015 and since then GWEL has taken many initiatives which have resulted in savings of 7.76 crore units of electrical energy & 2.94 lakhs of MCal of thermal energy over the last three years.
GWEL boasts of 600 MW (2X300 MW) operational coal based power plant located in Chandrapur, Maharashtra. It is strategically located near the industrial belt and high growth oriented western region. GWEL has a long term PPA for 200 MW with Maharashtra State Electricity Distribution Company Limited (MSEDCL), 150 MW with Tamil Nadu Generation and Distribution Corporation (TANGEDCO) and has recently won a bid for 150 Mw PPA for supply of power to Haryana Discoms for five years starting April 2024.
About GMR Group
GMR Group is a leading global infrastructure conglomerate with unparalleled expertise in designing, building, and operating airports. It also has a significant presence in sectors like Energy, Transportation, and Urban Infrastructure.
GMR Airports is the largest private airport operator in Asia and 2nd largest in the world with a passenger handling capacity of over 189 million annually. GMR Airports Limited, a subsidiary of GMR Airports Infrastructure Limited [formerly known as GMR Infrastructure Limited] (GIL) has Groupe ADP as its strategic partner, which is holding a 49 percent stake. GMR Airports operates the iconic Delhi Airport, which is the largest and fastest-growing airport in India. It also runs Hyderabad Airport, a pioneering greenfield airport known for several technological innovations. The company also operates New Goa Airport which is India’s first destination Airport. The airport offers everything a tourist looks for i.e. liveliness in the serene lap of nature, making it a perfect destination for leisure and holistic tourism.
Expanding its overseas footprint, the company is developing and operating Kualanamu International Airport in Medan, Indonesia, in collaboration with Angkasa Pura II (AP II). GMR Airports is also providing technical services to the architecturally renowned and the second busiest airport in the Philippines, Mactan Cebu International Airport in Cebu.
The Group is currently developing two major greenfield airport projects in India and Greece. Bhogapuram airport in India is poised to transform the economy and landscape of the surrounding areas when ready. Crete airport in Greece will similarly play a significant role in the local economy of the region.
GMR Aero Technic (GAT) is India’s largest integrated world-class third-party MRO; a part of GMR Hyderabad International Airport Limited (GHIAL). GAT provides complete technical support to aircraft operators, with utmost quality and reliability to ensure that its customers meet their operational requirements. GAT has been constantly upgrading its capabilities and expanding its service offerings to meet the growing maintenance needs of airline operators within and outside India, with a vision to be a lead MRO in the Asia Pacific region.
As a pioneer in implementing the path-breaking Aerotropolis concept in India, GMR Airports is developing unique airport cities on commercial lands available around its airports in Delhi, Hyderabad, and Goa. GMR Delhi Aerocity is a landmark business, leisure, and experiential district. Similarly, GMR Hyderabad Aerocity is coming up as a new-age smart business hub.
GMR’s energy businesses have an installed capacity of over 3,000 MW capacity. With a significant focus on green energy, the company is working towards creating a more sustainable environment by harnessing the power of wind, water, and sun for energy generation. It has a balanced mix in its energy generation portfolio. Around 1,000 MW of clean energy projects of GMR are under various stages of development in India and Nepal. The Transportation and Urban Infrastructure division focuses on surface transport projects including Roads, Railways, and Airstrips/ Runways in both DBFOT (under GMR Highways) and EPC (under GIL – EPC) segments. The Group has four operating highway assets spanning over 1,824 lane kilometers.
Group’s EPC business is working on the design and construction of the prestigious Eastern Dedicated Freight Corridor project of DFCCI (Dedicated Freight Corridor Corporation of India). GMR Group is also developing multi-focus Special Investment Regions in India.
GMR Group’s underlying philosophy is to work closely with and support the local communities wherever it is present. Towards this, GMR Varalakshmi Foundation (GMRVF), the CSR arm of the Group, focuses on improving the quality of life of people by enhancing skills, providing education, and developing healthcare infrastructure and services.
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