NEW DELHI: The Andaman and Nicobar (A&N) islands are set go green as state-run NTPC Ltd is poised to call bids to set up a floating micro-liquefied natural gas (LNG) terminal to power the Indian archipelago, said two people aware of the development.
Not only will it reduce the carbon footprint by ending the practice of diesel-based power generation, but the improved infrastructure will also enable India to implement its plans to secure the strategic advantage the islands provide in the Indian Ocean.
The clean fuel sourced through the Floating Storage Regasification Unit (FSRU) will help generate 50 mega watt (MW) of electricity at Hope Town, South Andaman, enough to power the islands and replace the current diesel fuelled costly power generation.
