APGENCO MD directs officials to restore 800 MW thermal unit at Nelaturu

VIJAYAWADA Andhra Pradesh Southern Power Distribution Company Limited (APSPDCL) Chairperson and APGENCO Managing Director S. Nagalakshmi directed officials to escalate the works to complete the capital overhaul of Unit-1 of the Sri Damodaram Sanjeevaiah Thermal Power Station (SDSTPS) at Nelaturu in Nellore district and instructed them to restore the 800 MW unit to the grid. During an inspection of the 2,400 MW (3x800 MW) power station on Friday (November 13, 2026), she reviewed the progress of overhaul works in the boiler area, turbine floor, and other sections.

She instructed officials and contractors to expedite pending works while strictly adhering to engineering quality and safety standards. At a review meeting, Ms. Nagalakshmi said that the management had approved proposed Plant Betterment initiatives to improve operational efficiency and generation capacity.

She stressed the need for operational discipline, efficient maintenance, and accident-free functioning, particularly in critical maintenance areas.