Essar ramps up generation in first quarter

India-focused energy group Essar Energy said it put in a solid operating performance in its first quarter but demand has been affected at its gas-based plants.

India-focused energy group Essar Energy said it put in a solid operating performance in its first quarter but demand has been affected at its gas-based plants.

All plants are said to have performed well in the three months to June 30th as total generation increased by 29% from 1,502MWh to 1,945MWh, helped by the commissioning of the 1,200MW Salaya I coal-fired power project in the current quarter.

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