Regulatory Approval / Operational Commissioning
Godawari Power Receives Consent to Operate 6.91 MW Waste Heat Recovery Power Plant
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Godawari Power & Ispat has received regulatory approval to operate its 6.91 MW waste heat recovery power plant in Chhattisgarh, with commercial operations expected to commence by April-end.
PRICE-SENSITIVE TRIGGER
Event: Receipt of Consent to Operate (CTO) for power plant
Type: Regulatory Approval / Operational Commissioning
Impact: Positive
Immediate Effect: Enables plant commissioning and potential cost efficiency through waste heat utilization.
Key Metrics
- Plant Capacity: 6.91 MW
- Location: Siltara Industrial Area, Raipur (Chhattisgarh)
- Status: Trial run started (April 2, 2026)
- Commercial Operations: Expected by end of April 2026
Highlights
New Capacity Addition: 6.91 MW
What Happened ?
Godawari Power & Ispat Limited announced that it has received Consent to Operate from the Chhattisgarh Environment Conservation Board for its 6.91 MW waste heat recovery-based power plant.
The plant utilizes waste heat generated from the company’s pellet plant and ferro alloys division.
Key Operational Highlights
- Waste Heat Recovery (WHR) based power plant
- Integrated with existing steel operations
- Located at:
- Siltara Industrial Area
- Raipur, Chhattisgarh
- Trial run/testing started from April 2, 2026
- Commercial operations expected by end of April 2026
Note: WHR plants improve energy efficiency and reduce operational costs.
Risk Analysis
Key Risks
- Delay in commercial operations
- Lower-than-expected efficiency gains
- Operational integration challenges
- Limited scale impact due to small capacity
Worst Case Scenario
If plant underperforms, expected cost savings may not materialize significantly.
Risk Level: Low
Company Commentary
- Company confirmed receipt of regulatory approval
- Highlighted commencement of trial operations
- Indicated near-term commercial launch timeline
Official Exchange Filing: Godawari Power and Ispat Limited