The work on open sea trestle jetty (length – 8 km) being constructed by Tamil Nadu Generation and Distribution Corporation (TANGEDCO) to receive coal for the Udangudi Super Critical Thermal Power Project is expected to be completed by May 2025, according to the Tamil Nadu Highways and Minor Ports Department’s Policy Note for 2024-25.
The Note submitted in the Assembly on Tuesday said that TANGEDCO is developing this captive port by establishing an open sea jetty to receive coal for their 1320 MW Udangudi Super Critical Thermal Power project at Thoothukudi District. From the port, the coal will be moved through a closed conveyor system, for their plant at Udangudi.
Tamil Nadu Maritime Board is in the process of constructing floating jetties at Rameswaram. Based on the Detailed Project Report by Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) and with 100 per cent financial assistance from the Government of India under the Sagarmala scheme, the works have been taken-up, the note said.
From April to December 2024, 87,66,017 tonnes of cargo was handled through the State Ports and Tamil Nadu Maritime Board earned a gross revenue of about ₹61 crore, the note said.