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NTPC Terminates Contract for 400 MWh BESS Project in India
NTPC has terminated a Rs 413 crore contract for a 400 MWh BESS project in Mouda, India, due to delays and GR Infraprojects' failure to meet obligations. GRIL cited force majeure. NTPC has encashed securities and will re-tender the project at GRIL's risk and cost. The project is crucial for India's grid flexibility and renewable energy integration.
Indian state-owned power generator NTPC has terminated a contract valued at Rs 413.37 crore (approximately 46 million euros) with GR Infraprojects Ltd (GRIL). This contract was for the implementation of a 400 MWh Battery Energy Storage System (BESS) project at the Mouda Super Thermal Power Station in Maharashtra.
NTPC announced that the termination followed the project's failure to achieve the required progress and GRIL's inability to meet contractual obligations, leading to significant delays in critical project activities. The project, awarded to GRIL in March 2026, had a scheduled completion period of fifteen months.
NTPC's termination of the contract comes days after GRIL itself issued a notice of termination. GRIL cited continuing force majeure, war-risk circumstances, and contractual issues. The company has also invoked a dispute resolution mechanism and stated it is assessing the financial impact.
Following the termination, NTPC has encashed contractual securities amounting to approximately Rs 91 crore (about 10 million euros). The power giant has now initiated a new tendering process for the project, with the costs and risks to be borne by GRIL, in accordance with contractual provisions. NTPC emphasizes the strategic importance of the project for national energy objectives and aims for a swift re-award to minimize further delays.
The Mouda BESS project is crucial for strengthening grid flexibility and supporting the integration of renewable energy sources in India. BESS systems are vital for managing fluctuations in demand and supply, especially with the increasing deployment of solar and wind power.
The circumstances surrounding the contract termination remain a point of contention between the two parties, with NTPC citing project delays and GRIL citing force majeure and contractual problems. The eventual completion of this important energy storage project will depend on the outcome of the new procurement process and any dispute resolution.
Source: Newskarnataka.com
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