About the Conference
Thermal power plants are a major source of electricity generation worldwide, converting the chemical energy of fuels into thermal energy, which is then used to generate electricity. This conversion process, however, is not efficient and the level of efficiency is estimated using Heat Rate. The 4th Heat Rate Efficiency Summit will aim at deliberating on issues related to developmental approaches, better technologies, and benchmark practices that are instrumental in achieving higher heat rate efficiency in thermal power plants in India. Participants will learn more about approaches aimed at maximising fuel consumption, minimising energy losses, and minimising emissions patterns, which come as the major drivers for operational effectiveness and sustainability.
pROUD winners 2023
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- ACB (INDIA) Ltd., 30MW, CHAKABURA
- ADANI POWER LIMITED – Tiroda
- Adhunik Power & Natural Resources Limited
- Angul Energy Limited
- Bajaj Energy Limited
- CESC LTD – Budge Budge Power Generating Station
- DAMODAR VALLEY CORPORATION – Durgapur Steel TPS
- DAMODAR VALLEY CORPORATION – MEJIA TPS
- ESL STEEL LIMITED, VEDANTA
- Gallantt Ispat Limited
- Hindalco Industries Limited Birla Copper Dahej
- Hindalco Industries Limited, ADITYA ALUMINIUM
- Hindustan Zinc – Chandaria CPP
- Hindustan Zinc – Dariba CPP
- Hindustan Zinc – Zawar CPP
- INDUSTRIAL ENERGY LIMITED , Power House # 6
- JINDAL POWER LIMITED, TAMNAR
- Jindal Steel & Power Ltd – Angul
- JPL-Simhapuri Energy limited
- Jindal Stainless Limited
- JSW ENERGY LIMITED, VIJAYANAGAR
- JSW Energy (Barmer) Limited
- JSW BPSL Samalpur Works
- JSW Steel Limited, Raigarh
- Jaypee Nigrie Super Thermal Power Plant
- Lalitpur Power Generation Company Limited
- Mahagenco – Bhusawal TPS
- Mahagenco – Chandrapur STPS
- Mahagenco – Khaperkheda TPS
- Mahagenco – Koradi TPS
- Mahagenco – Nashik TPS
- Mahagenco – PARLI TPS
- NATIONAL ALUMINIUM COMPANY LIMITED
- NLC India Limited – TPS-II
- NLC India Limited Barsingsar TPS
- NLC India Limited – NEYVELI NEW TPS
- NLC India Limited – TPS1 Expansion
- NTPC Limited KORBA STPS
- NTPC Limited Mouda STPS
- NTPC Limited Singrauli STPS
- NTPC Limited TANDA STPS
- NTPC Limited – Vindhyachal STPS
- NTPC SAIL POWER COMPANY PVT LTD
- ORIENT CEMENT LIMITED
- OPG Power Generation Pvt Ltd
- Prayagraj Power Generation Company Ltd
- Talwandi Sabo Power Limited
- The Singareni Colliries Company Limited
- The Tata Power Company Limited, Jojobera Power Plant
- TATA STEEL LIMITED – West Bokaro Division
- TATA STEEL LTD Ghamaria
- UltraTech Cement ltd – Sewagram Cement Works
- Ultratech Cement Limited, Sidhi Cement Works
- Vedanta Limited Jharsuguda 4×600 MW TPP
- Vedanta Limited- 9×135 MW CPP
- WBPDCL – Bandel TPS
- WBPDCL – Bakreswar TPS
- WBPDCL – Kolaghat TPS
- WBPDCL – Sagardighi TPP
- WBPDCL – Santaldih TPS
- ACB (INDIA) LIMITED – Ratija
- ACB (INDIA) LTD – KASAIPALI TPP – 2X135MW
- ADHUNIK POWER & NATURAL RESOURCES LTD
- Adani Power Limited, Tiroda Thermal Power Plant
- Bhartiya Rail Bijlee Company Limited
- CESC Ltd – Budge Budge Generating Station
- DVC – Koderma Thermal Power Station
- DVC – Mejia Thermal Power Station
- DVC – Raghunathpur Thermal Power Station
- Gallantt Ispat Limited
- GSECL – Bhavnagar Lignite TPS
- Hindalco Industries Ltd Birla Copper Bharuch
- Jaypee Nigrie Super Thermal Power Plant
- JINDAL POWER LIMITED, TAMNAR
- JSW BHUSHAN POWER & STEEL LTD
- JSW Energy (Barmer) LTD.
- Mahagenco – Nashik Thermal Power Station
- Mahagenco – Koradi Thermal Power Station
- Mahagenco – Parli Thermal Power Station
- Mundra TPS – Tata Power Co Ltd
- NTPC Limited – Barauni TPS
- NTPC Limited Barh Super TPS
- NTPC Limited – Gadarwara Super TPP
- NTPC Limited – Khargone Super TPS
- NTPC Limited – KORBA Super TPS
- NTPC Limited – LARA Super TPS
- NTPC Limited – Sipat Super TPS
- NTPC Limited – Singrauli Super TPS
- NTPC Limited – TANDA Super TPS
- NTPC Tamilnadu Energy Company Ltd
- Prayagraj Power Generation Co Ltd
- Ratnagiri Gas and Power Private Limited
- THE SINGARENI COLLIERIES Co LTD
- WBPDCL – Bakreswar TPS
- WBPDCL – Bandel TPS
- WBPDCL – KOLAGHAT TPS
- WBPCDL – Sagardighi TPS
- WBPDCL – Santaldih TPS
LEADERSHIP AWARD WINNERS 2023
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The India Scenario
There are 269 thermal power plants in India, 131 of which are private and 138 of which are public. The country’s thermal power facilities have an installed capacity of around
393,389.46 MW. Under the IGEN agreement, the Bureau of Energy Efficiency (BEE) and the Central Electricity Authority (CEA) collaborate to enhance the effectiveness and efficiency of thermal power plants.
Indian coal has a heat content of between 3,000 and 4,000 kCal per kilogram. A
subcritical unit’s working heat rate is typically greater than 2,300 kCal per kWh, whereas
a supercritical unit is usually less than 2,200 kCal per kWh.
Some of the factors that affect heat rate in power plants are fuel quality, operational efficiency, ambient temperature, load factor, and technology. The lower the heat rate, the lower are the emissions and this increases plant efficiency.
Technologies Enhancing Heat Rate
Advanced boiler designs can improve the heat rate in thermal power plants by containing emissions, increasing efficiency, and reducing maintenance costs. Every improvement made to the combustion chamber, heat exchangers, and waste heat utilisation processes contributes to a decrease in fuel usage, and subsequently, the heat rate.
Key Features:
- Supercritical and ultra-supercritical boilers: These boilers work at greater temperature and pressure than conventional subcritical boilers, which in turn leads to better thermal efficiency.
- Air preheating systems: Derivative and superior boilers may comprise methods that use exhaust products to preheat combustion air. This enhances combustion and reduces fuel and heat rate, ensuring that most combustion is attained at peak efficiency.
- Low NOx burners: These burners minimize nitrous oxides’ formation, advance combustion efficiency, and decrease heat demanded for electricity generation.
High-pressure turbines can help improve thermal heat rate based on their efficiency in converting heat extracted from hot high-pressure steam or combustion gases. Efficient blades allow more thermal energy to be converted into mechanical energy hence utilising less heat to produce electricity. Such turbines are sometimes intended to be used at greater temperatures and pressures than conventional turbines. Nickel alloys or ceramic composite blades in turbines are capable of functioning at higher temperatures thus optimising the potential of steam energy extraction lowering heat rate. Improved Thermodynamic Cycles steam turbines may employ complex thermodynamic Rankine cycles with regeneration, or combined cycles, which allow using the energy with greater efficiency and, therefore, improve the heat rate.
These materials provide the blade with the capability of withstanding high temperature and pressure. This in turn makes it possible for the turbine to operate at higher temperatures and hence become more efficient. Newer turbine blade materials, such as ceramic matrix composites (CMCs) and advanced alloys, enable turbines to operate at higher temperatures, improving efficiency and reducing the heat rate. These materials allow turbines to operate at higher steam temperatures and pressures, extracting more energy from the steam and thus improving the overall efficiency of the turbine. Additionally, high-performance materials improve the longevity and reliability of turbines, reducing downtime and maintenance needs, which helps maintain an efficient heat rate over time.
These recover waste heat from gas turbines to generate additional steam for power production. HRSGs recover waste heat from exhaust gases, typically from gas turbines or other high-temperature processes, to generate additional steam. This additional steam can be used in a steam turbine, improving overall plant efficiency and lowering the heat rate. By capturing and utilising waste heat, HRSGs help reduce the fuel needed to generate electricity, leading to a reduction in heat rate. In combined cycle plants, HRSGs are used to enhance the efficiency of the entire plant by maximising the use of exhaust gases from gas turbines.
It involves trapping carbon dioxide waste and either injecting it into the ground or using it in some other way. While CCUS systems primarily target carbon dioxide emissions, they can also improve overall plant efficiency by enabling more efficient integration with power generation systems. CCUS technologies capture CO2 emissions from the exhaust gas, which can be reused for other purposes or stored underground.
This technology decides the amount of heat generated in a plant; it can store the surplus heat for use when needed, increasing plant flexibility. By capturing CO2 after combustion, CCUS systems can reduce emissions without significantly impacting heat rate if implemented efficiently. Some CCUS systems also incorporate waste heat recovery, which can further reduce the heat rate of a plant.
- Supercritical and ultra-supercritical boilers: These boilers work at greater temperature and pressure than conventional subcritical boilers, which in turn leads to better thermal efficiency.
- Air preheating systems: Derivative and superior boilers may comprise methods that use exhaust products to preheat combustion air. This enhances combustion and reduces fuel and heat rate, ensuring that most combustion is attained at peak efficiency.
- Low NOx burners: These burners minimize nitrous oxides’ formation, advance combustion efficiency, and decrease heat demanded for electricity generation.
- Upgrading existing plants: Upgrading existing plants with new equipment can enhance the heat rate.
- Coal washing and fuel optimization: Improvements in coal washing, blending, and switching to higher-grade fuels, along with a focus on diversified fuel sources, can help mitigate these issues.
- Dry cooling systems: The use of dry cooling systems is an effective way to minimize water use as a cooling agent in electricity generation, although it may be somewhat costly.
- Advanced digital solutions: Investments in advanced digital solutions and automation can improve operational efficiency and lower the heat rate.
Why should you attend?
- Stay updated on industry trends
- Get to know innovative technologies
- Networking opportunities
- Insights on improving operational efficiency
- Understand regulatory and policy impacts
Who should attend?
Central & State Sector Power Generation Companies (Coal, Lignite & CCGT)
Independent Power Producers (Coal, Lignite & CCGT)
Captive Power Producers (Coal, Lignite & CCGT)
Government Officials (Policy Makers and Regulatory Authorities)
Power Plant O&M Providers
Energy Efficiency Auditors & Consultants
Certification and Inspection Companies
Officials from Pollution Control Boards
Power Plant Automation Solutions Companies
Government Training Institutions
Timeline Agenda
Friday 21st March 2025
14:00 Hrs Onwards:
Room Check-In
14:00 Hrs – 15:30 Hrs:
Buffet Lunch
16:30 Hrs – 18:00 Hrs :
Team Engagement Games – Engage in interactive and competitive activities designed to foster team spirit and industry insights.
18:30 Hrs – 22:00 Hrs:
Team Engagement Outdoor Activities – Enjoy a rejuvenating outdoor session with engaging activities to unwind and network.
22:30 Hrs:
Back to the Rooms: End of the day, relax and prepare for the next day’s conference & Awards.
Saturday 22nd March 2025
Sunday 23rd March 2025
08.00 Hrs: Breakfast
11.00 Hrs: Checkout from Room
Key Topics
Awards
The CEE 4TH NATIONAL pOWER-GEN ENERGY EFFICIENCY AWARDS 2025
The CEE 4th National Power-Gen Energy Efficiency Awards is a prestigious platform that recognizes excellence in energy efficiency across the power generation sector. By nominating your organization, you position yourself as a leader committed to sustainable practices, innovation, and operational excellence.
Key Benefits of Nominating
- Showcase Achievements: Highlight your team’s efforts in optimizing energy usage and setting benchmarks for industry peers.
- Enhance Brand Reputation: Gain national recognition and credibility as a pioneer in energy efficiency.
Foster Innovation: Inspire your workforce and others by demonstrating successful implementation of innovative strategies. - Encourage Industry Collaboration: Engage with industry leaders, policymakers, and experts, fostering growth and sharing best practices.
Seize this opportunity to spotlight your dedication to energy efficiency and sustainability. A
nomination is not just an acknowledgment but a step toward building a greener and more
efficient future.
Award Categories
Excellent Energy Efficient Unit – Coal Below 250 MW
Excellent Energy Efficient Unit – Coal 250 – 500 MW
Excellent Energy Efficient Unit – Coal Above 500 MW
Excellent Energy Efficient Unit – Lignite Below 125 MW
Excellent Energy Efficient Unit – Lignite 125 – 250 MW
Excellent Energy Efficient Unit – Lignite Above 250 MW
Excellent Energy Efficient Unit – CCGT Below 125 MW
Excellent Energy Efficient Unit – CCGT Above 125 MW
Excellent Energy Efficient Unit – COAL Below 50 MW
Excellent Energy Efficient Unit Unit – COAL 50 – 135 MW
Excellent Energy Efficient Unit – COAL Above 135 MW
Excellent Energy Efficient Unit – Lignite
Excellent Energy Efficient Unit – CCGT
Specialized Award Categories
- National Energy Efficient Plant of the Year
- National Energy Efficient Team of the Year
- National Energy Efficient Leader of The Year
- National Energy Efficient Women Icon of The Year
- National Energy Efficient Plant Load Factor (PLF) Plant of the Year
- National Energy Efficient Retrofitted UNIT of the Year
- National Energy Efficient Biomass Co- firing Plant of the Year
- National Energy Efficient Waste Heat Recovery Plant (WHR) Plant of the Year
- National Renewable Integration and Co-generation Plant of the Year
- National Energy Efficient Fuel Utilization Plant of the Year
- National Energy Efficient Carbon Capture Plant of the Year
- National Energy Efficient Digital Transformation Plant of the Year
- National Energy Efficient Plant of the Year
- National Energy Efficient Team of the Year
- National Energy Efficient Leader of The Year
- National Energy Efficient Women Icon of The Year
- National Energy Efficient Plant Load Factor (PLF) Plant of the Year
- National Energy Efficient Retrofitted UNIT of the Year
- National Energy Efficient Biomass Co- firing Plant of the Year
- National Energy Efficient Waste Heat Recovery Plant (WHR) Plant of the Year
- National Renewable Integration and Co-generation Plant of the Year
- National Energy Efficient Fuel Utilization Plant of the Year
- National Energy Efficient Carbon Capture Plant of the Year
- National Energy Efficient Digital Transformation Plant of the Year
CEE Energy Efficiency Award Nominations 2025 – Key Dates
1st January 2025 - Start of Nomination Process
1st March 2025 - Nomination Classes
2nd March 2025 - Evaluation Process Starts
22nd March 2025 - Announcement of Winners
Sponsorship
A sure fire way for your firm to emerge as a thriving leader in this proliferation industry would be to sponsor CEE’s Heat Rate Efficiency 2023 conference. This will successfully leave a powerful and lasting brand impression in the minds of pivotal decision-makers.
Promotion
Our promotional and marketing campaigns will help you garner publicity.
Outline Yourself as a Leader
Event marketing collateral will promote your corporate brand, logo, and profile. This will help you establish yourself as an industry leader.
Potential Clientele
Gain access to our classified delegate list that is so painstakingly and diligently created.
Networking
Virtual meet and greets and socializing with government officials, industry leaders, specialists and senior level delegates.
Key Speakers
Receive the honor of addressing an audience filled with industry decision-makers and leading executives as the primary speaker.
Window of Opportunity
This offers a chance for your administrators to discover your role better and uncover new business opportunities in the sector.
Permanent Reminders
Documentation at the conference will generate lasting mementos of your product or services.
Visibility
Our partners will provide brand building possibilities, higher exposure and so much more.
Sponsorship
Sponsorship Opportunities
Principal Sponsor INR 600,000 / USD 8,000
Powering Sponsor INR 500,000 / USD 7000
Knowledge Sponsor INR 400,000 / USD 6000
Supporting Sponsor INR 300,000 / USD 5000
Associate Sponsor
INR 250,000/ USD 4000Lunch Sponsor
INR 200,000/ USD 3000Welcome Kit Sponsor INR 150,000 / USD 2500
Maximum Sponsors Permitted
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Mr. Sachin Chavan
Head Corporate Alliance & Partnerships
Call: +91 9821209403 || Email: sachin@ceexcellence.org
REGISTRATION PROCESS
Online Registration
To participate as Delegates / nominate for Awards / be a Speaker fill and submit online form from the links below.
Receive Invoice
We will email you an invoice along with necessary required documents for processing the payment. The original invoice shall be sent to your postal address.
Make Payment
Make online payment via our secured payment gateway using your Credit Card or Bank Transfer or send Cheque / DD to our postal address.
Delegate Registration
- Indian Delegate: INR 25500 + 18% GST Per Delegate
- Overseas Delegate: USD 300 Per Delegate
- Group Discount: 5% For 3+ Participants 10% For 5+ Participants
All Accomodation on Twin Sharing
Award Nomination
- Award : INR 41500 + 18% GST Per category
- Category Discount: 5% For 2+ Categories 10% For 5+ Categories
All Accomodation on Twin Sharing
Speaker Registration
- Indian Speaker: INR 60,000 + 18% GST
- Overseas Speaker: USD 800
All Accomodation on Twin Sharing
Please Note*
- For each Award category, only one participant is permitted.
- In case additional participants (of existing Award nominee) who wish to attend the event, will be charged a discounted price of INR 20,500 + GST per participant.
- In each category, only 5 nominations are permitted.
- Only the first 5 applications will be eligible for consideration.
- Accurate participant information and details must be provided during registration.
- The online registration is considered final, and no cancellations will be allowed once the registration is completed.
- Successful online registration will result in a confirmation sent to the provided email address.
- In case of technical issues with the online registration system, participants are encouraged to contact support (+ 91 98214 19110) for assistance.
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