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NLC Starts First 660 MW Unit of Ghatampur Plant

NLC India (NLCIL) has announced the start of commercial operations of the first unit of its 3x660 MW Ghatampur Thermal Power Plant (GTPP) in Uttar Pradesh.

 

Notably, this 660 MW capacity addition marks the commissioning of the first fossil fuel-based thermal power plant in India in this financial year. This accomplishment showcases its ability to execute large-scale projects which contribute to India’s energy security and sustainable development goals.

 

With the commercial operation, the total installed power generation capacity of NLC India and its group companies has increased from 6,071 MW to 6,731 MW.

 

The GTPP project, developed through Neyveli Uttar Pradesh Power (NUPPL), a joint venture with Uttar Pradesh Rajya Vidyut Utpadan Nigam (UPRVUNL) is designed to meet the growing power demands of Uttar Pradesh and Assam. Its supercritical technology ensures higher efficiency, reduced fuel consumption, and lower emissions compared to conventional plants. The project features advanced environmental management system, including high-efficiency electrostatic precipitators and flue-gas desulfurization units.

 

GTPP has been developed through Neyveli Uttar Pradesh Power (NUPPL), a joint venture with Uttar Pradesh Rajya Vidyut Utpadan Nigam (UPRVUNL).

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