NLCIL’s Ghatampur thermal plant to generate 1,980 MW power by year-end
₹19,406 crore, the project aims to significantly contribute to the energy requirements of the region, it added. Currently in the implementation phase, the first phase of the power plant is expected to become operational as per plans. The plant is expected to cater to the power needs of Uttar Pradesh, providing a substantial 1478.28 MW of electricity.
Additionally, it will supply 492.72 MW of power to Assam, bolstering overall power distribution in the country. NLCIL has also undertaken plans to set up another thermal power plant in Talabira, Odisha. This proposed plant, projected to have a capacity of 2400 MW across three units of 800 MW each, will be strategically located near the Talabira coal mines of NLCIL.
Valued at R. 19,422 crore, the Talabira Thermal Power Plant is currently in the process of acquiring land and securing necessary clearances. Upon completion of the tendering process, construction is set to commence by the year-end.
The Talabira Thermal Power Plant will serve as a power hub for multiple states, including supplying 1450 MW to Tamil Nadu, 100 MW to Pondicherry, and 400 MW to Kerala. The project is expected to be completed by the year 2028-29, thereby significantly contributing to the energy requirements of the southern states. According to the ministry, CIL has planned to set up two thermal power plants.
One is being set up as joint venture with Madhya Pradesh Govt near Amarkantak. This will be 1x660 MW at an estimated cost of Rs. 5,600 crore and the project is in advance stage of approval.
Coal India Ltd subsidiary, SECL will invest Rs. 857 crore as equity. It will be implemented by a joint venture between SECL and Madhya Pradesh Power Generating Company Ltd.
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