Nalco proposes three hydro power projects in Orissa

National Aluminium Company (Nalco) has proposed to set up three hydro power projects with a combined capacity of 645 MW in locations identified by the state water resources department.

Nalco wishes to execute these hydel projects either independently or through joint venture with the state owned Orissa Hydro Power Corporation (OHPC). The aluminium major has evinced its interest to foray into the renewable energy sector in a recent proposal submitted to the state government.

The three projects include Balijhori hydro-electric project (160 MW) in Keonjhar district, Barmul hydro-power project (200 MW) in Nayagarh district and Middle Kolab hydro-power project (285 MW) in Koraput district.