TPS-II Expansion at Neyveli and coal-based power plant at Tuticorin expected to commence operations in 2013-14

Neyveli Lignite Corporation (NLC) is planning to increase its power generation capacity to 4,240 MW with TPS-II Expansion (500MW) at Neyveli and a coal-based power plant of 1,000 MW at (NTPL), Tuticorin expected to commence operations in 2013-14. This would also help the state of Tamil Nadu to address its power shortage, which is currently around 4,000 Mega Watt (MW).