**Summary:**
On May 30, 2025, Prime Minister Narendra Modi dedicated Unit-1 (660 MW) of the Ghatampur Thermal Power Project to the nation. Located in Kanpur Nagar district, Uttar Pradesh, this project is a joint venture between NLC India Limited (51%) and Uttar Pradesh Rajya Vidyut Utpadan Nigam Limited (UPRVUNL) (49%) under the name Neyveli Uttar Pradesh Power Ltd (NUPPL). The project, with a total cost of ₹21,780.94 crore, will have a total installed capacity of 1,980 MW upon completion of its three 660 MW supercritical thermal power units, with the remaining two units expected to be commissioned by FY 2025-26. A power purchase agreement (PPA) allocates 1487.28 MW (75.12%) of the generated power to Uttar Pradesh and 492.72 MW (24.88%) to Assam, contingent on the transfer of 20% equity share of UPRVUNL in NUPPL to the Government of Assam. The project incorporates environmental protection measures such as Selective Catalytic Reduction (SCR), Flue Gas Desulphurization (FGD), a zero liquid discharge (ZLD) system, and canal lining to conserve water. It features advanced monitoring systems, high-efficiency boilers (88.81%), a large coal stockyard, and a captive coal block with a 9 MTPA production capacity. The project aims to enhance power availability, promote sustainable development, and stimulate socio-economic growth in the region.
Key Entities Referenced
Ministry of Coal: Indian government ministry responsible for coal and lignite resources.
Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi: The Prime Minister of India who dedicated the Ghatampur Thermal Power Project to the Nation.
Ghatampur Thermal Power Project: A thermal power project located in Kanpur Nagar district, Uttar Pradesh.
Unit1 660 MW: Refers to Unit 1 of the Ghatampur Thermal Power Project, with a capacity of 660 MW.
30 MAY 2025: Date of the press release.
PIB Delhi: Press Information Bureau, Delhi - the source of the press release.
3x660 MW: The total capacity of the Ghatampur Thermal Power Project, consisting of three units of 660 MW each.
Kanpur Nagar district: The district in Uttar Pradesh where the Ghatampur Thermal Power Project is located.
Uttar Pradesh: A state in India where the power project is located and a beneficiary of the power generated.
Neyveli Uttar Pradesh Power Ltd NUPPL: A joint venture company responsible for the Ghatampur Thermal Power Project.
NLC India Limited: One of the parent companies of NUPPL, holding a 51% share.
Uttar Pradesh Rajya Vidyut Utpadan Nigam Limited UPRVUNL: One of the parent companies of NUPPL, holding a 49% share.
1,980 MW: The total installed capacity of the Ghatampur Thermal Power Project.
FY 202526: The financial year by which the remaining two units of the Ghatampur Thermal Power Project are expected to be commissioned.
PPA: Power Purchase Agreement.
Assam: A state in India that will receive 492.72 MW of power from the Ghatampur Thermal Power Project, subject to equity transfer.
Selective Catalytic Reduction SCR: A technology used to reduce NOx emissions.
Flue Gas Desulphurization FGD: A technology used to reduce SOx emissions.
NOx: Nitrogen oxides, a type of air pollutant.
SOx: Sulfur oxides, a type of air pollutant.
zero liquid discharge ZLD: A system implemented to prevent water discharge from the plant.
Ambient Air Quality Monitoring Stations AAQMS: Monitoring stations used to monitor air quality around the plant.
Continuous Emissions Monitoring Systems CEMS: Monitoring systems used to monitor emissions from the plant.
Aatmanirbhar Bharat: A vision for a self-reliant India.
Shuhaib T: Name of the person responsible for the press release.
Release ID: 2132776: The identification number of the press release
765 kV GIS system: The system used for efficient power evacuation.
9 MTPA: Production capacity of the captive coal block, ensuring fuel supply.
Ministry of Coal
Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi Dedicates to the
Nation- Unit-1 (660 MW) of Ghatampur Thermal
Power Project
Posted On: 30 MAY 2025 5:23PM by PIB Delhi
Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi today dedicated Unit-1(660 MW) of Ghatampur Thermal Power Project
(3x660 MW) in Kanpur Nagar district, Uttar Pradesh, to the Nation, marking a landmark achievement in
India’s energy sector. This ambitious Power Project is a flagship initiative by Neyveli Uttar Pradesh Power
Ltd (NUPPL), a collaboration of NLC India Limited (51%) and Uttar Pradesh Rajya Vidyut Utpadan Nigam
Limited (UPRVUNL) (49%). The project comprises three supercritical thermal power units of 660 MW each,
adding up to a substantial 1,980 MW of installed capacity. This initiative aims to meet the growing electricity
demand in Uttar Pradesh and other states, enhancing energy security while aligning with the Nation’s
commitment to sustainable and reliable power generation.
With a total project cost of ₹21,780.94 crore, remaining two units of the Ghatampur Thermal Power Project
are expected to be commissioned by FY 2025-26. A total of 998.81 hectares of land was acquired for its
development. The power purchase agreement (PPA) has been made for1487.28 MW i.e 75.12% of the power
generated with Uttar Pradesh and 492.72 MW i.e 24.88% with Assam, subject to actual transfer of 20% equity
share of UPRVUNL in NUPPL in favour of Govt. Of Assam.
The Ghatampur Thermal Power Project has adopted advanced environmental technologies, including
Selective Catalytic Reduction (SCR) and Flue Gas Desulphurization (FGD) technologies for reducing NOx
and (SOx) emissions respectively. Furthermore, the project will have a zero liquid discharge (ZLD) system in
place to ensure no water is discharged from the plant. A total of 288 kilometers of canal lining works are
being undertaken to conserve 195 MLD of water by preventing seepage losses. The project is equipped with
sophisticated monitoring devices, including Ambient Air Quality Monitoring Stations (AAQMS) and
Continuous Emissions Monitoring Systems (CEMS).
The coal-based supercritical boilers at the plant have a boiler efficiency of 88.81%, ensuring efficient energy
generation. The coal stockyard capacity is designed to store 10.165 LMT of coal for 30 days of operation at
full load for all three units. The plant's raw water reservoirs have a combined capacity of approximately 46
lakh cubic meters, split between two compartments. The plant features an advanced substation automation
system and efficient power evacuation through a 765 kV GIS system. It also includes a captive coal block
with a production capacity of 9 MTPA, ensuring uninterrupted fuel supply for long-term operations.
This state-of-the-art thermal power station reflects the Ministry’s unwavering commitment to enhancing
power availability, promoting sustainable development, and advancing the vision of Aatmanirbhar Bharat.
Equipped with advanced technology and environmental safeguards, the project, is expected to generate large-
scale direct/indirect employment and spur socio-economic development in the region.
The inauguration of the Ghatampur Thermal Power Project by Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi marks a
transformative moment for the energy sector, particularly for Uttar Pradesh and other states. With its robust
design, advanced emission control systems, and assured coal linkage, the project is poised to provide reliable
and affordable power for years to come. The Ministry of Coal is committed to such initiatives, reaffirming the
Government of India’s resolve to build a self-reliant, energy-secure, and environmentally responsible future
for the Nation.
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Shuhaib T(Release ID: 2132776)