Portfolio
Current Portfolio
Distribution Logistics Infrastructure Limited (DLI)
- IIP own 99.99%
- DLI is a national, infrastructure based, rail-linked logistics company developing large warehousing capacity and the capability to deliver integrated supply chain solutions
- Founded in 1972 as a south India based container handling and transport company, DLI has transformed to a pan India multimodal operator with large road and rail linked terminals
- DLI is strategically located in areas covering ~60% of containerised EXIM cargo in India
- Limited competition from other service providers and high barriers to entry – very difficult to replicate DLI integrated model and footprint
- Solid, long term, blue chip customers and exclusive contracts
- Strong and effective management team with hands-on experience in planning, project implementation, ramp-up and mature operations
- Significant asset base of consolidated land with rail sidings and statutory approvals
- Significant expansion opportunities at existing terminals and other strategic cargo centres
- A potential leader for industry consolidation, rationalisation and growth
Shree Maheshwar Hydel Power Corporation Limited
- IIP is directly and indirectly interested in up to 35.4%
- SMHPCL is the first large scale hydro project awarded to the private sector
- 400 MW (ten 40MW turbines) hydroelectric plant in Madhya Pradesh
- Located at Mandaleshwar, 108km southwest of Indore in Madhya Pradesh
- Situated on the Narmada river – fifth largest river in India
- Developed as part of the Narmada Basin Development Plan
- Project will provide electricity and drinking water
- The project is expected to reduce peaking power shortage of the state by 25%
- Long history – work first began in 1997, re-commenced in 2006 and many challenges overcome to reach this stage
- IIP invested 2008 (£13m) and 2011 (£16.5m)
- IIP has certain downside IRR protections provided by the developer
- Long-term PPA with state electricity board and regulated 16% return on equity
- Civil works largely complete with 27 gates and 3 of the 10 turbines installed
- Progress has been delayed by financing constraints, but SMHPCL and other stakeholders, under the guidance of the Ministry of Finance are exploring options to complete the project
- SMHPCL has received approval to fill the reservoir to a level of 154 metres
Indian Energy Limited (IEL)
- IIP own 100%
- IEL is an independent power producer with two operating wind farms with 41.3 MW capacity
- Cash flow visibility already established through long-term PPA with state electricity board and group captive arrangement
- Group captive arrangement provides better tariffs as industry is willing to pay for reliable power
- At both projects, the suppliers of the turbines have set up state-of-the-art O&M infrastructure
- O&M long-term contracts with established pricing that includes replacement of spares
- Pipeline identified for near- and medium-term opportunities
- When pursuing new projects, IEL typically takes limited development risk with projects being acquired when fully permitted
- Strong support for wind energy – India has 4th largest installed wind capacity globally
- The Theni project is located in the southern state of Tamil Nadu (16.5 MW)
- The Gadag Plains project is located in the southern state of Karnataka, near Hubli (24.8 MW)
- Estimated P75 load factor: Theni (31%); Gadag 23%)
India Hydropower Development Company, LLC
- IIP own 50%
- IHDC is a developer of small hydro projects, with six operational projects (62 MW) and an additional 24MW under advanced development or construction
- Opportunities to expand existing capacity and pipeline
- All projects, except two, have long-term PPAs with state electricity boards
- IHDC cash flow from operations is funding construction of two remaining projects
- DLZ corporation, IIP’s 50% partner, has vast experience in the sector with over 30 years experience in design and operation of hydro projects
- Hydro has typically low operating costs with no fuel and limited maintenance
- Several states have favourable policies to support development of small hydro assets