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Developed through Neyveli Uttar Pradesh Power Ltd, a joint venture between NLC India and Uttar Pradesh Rajya Vidyut Utpadan Nigam Ltd, the plant marks the former’s debut in supercritical power generation technology.
The first 660 MW unit successfully completed its trial operations on December 7 and began commercial operations on December 12, NLC India said in a stock exchange filing.
This development is significant as it represents the first fossil fuel-based thermal power plant commissioned in India in this financial year.
Opening flat at ₹263.6 a piece on the BSE, shares of NLC India Ltd jumped 2.4% to touch an intraday high of ₹270.05. However, it later pared gains and was trading 1.25% lower at ₹260.4 apiece around 12.15 pm.
The Ghatampur plant is equipped with supercritical technology offering higher efficiency, reduced fuel consumption and lower emissions compared to traditional thermal plants. It also features an advanced environmental management system, including high-efficiency electrostatic precipitators and flue-gas desulfurization units.
With the addition of this 660 MW unit, the total installed power generation capacity of NLC India Ltd and its group companies has risen from 6,071 MW to 6,731 MW. The plant is expected to address the growing power demands of Uttar Pradesh and Assam, further bolstering energy security in these regions.
“The successful commissioning of the first supercritical power plant of NLCIL at Ghatampur marks a historic milestone in our journey towards energy sustainability. This project demonstrates our commitment to supporting India’s growing power needs while embracing cutting-edge, energy-efficient technologies. Supercritical technology ensures lower emissions, higher thermal efficiency, and a more sustainable energy future,” Prasanna Kumar Motupalli, Chairman and Managing Director of NLCIL, said.
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