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Prime Minister Narendra Modi recently dedicated Unit-1 (660 MW) of the Ghatampur Thermal Power Project, located in Kanpur Nagar, Uttar Pradesh, marking a major step forward in India’s thermal power capacity and energy security goals.

Project Overview

• Location: Ghatampur, Kanpur Nagar District, Uttar Pradesh
• Implementing Agency: Neyveli Uttar Pradesh Power Ltd (NUPPL) — a joint venture between
  • NLC India Ltd (51% share)
  • Uttar Pradesh Rajya Vidyut Utpadan Nigam Ltd (UPRVUNL) (49% share)
• Total Capacity: 3 units × 660 MW = 1,980 MW
• Project Cost: ?21,780.94 crore

Commissioning Timeline

• Unit-1 (660 MW): Commissioned in December 2024, dedicated in May 2025
• Remaining Units: Expected to be operational by December 2025

Power Distribution Agreement

• Uttar Pradesh: Receives 75.12% (1,487.28 MW) of the total power
• Assam: Allocated 24.88% (492.72 MW), subject to transfer of 20% equity from UPRVUNL to Assam Government

Technological and Environmental Features

• Efficient Supercritical Technology:Utilizes supercritical boilers with 88.81% efficiency, reducing fuel usage and emissions.
• Zero Liquid Discharge (ZLD):Ensures no industrial wastewater release, protecting surrounding land and water bodies.
• Air Pollution Control:Equipped with modern pollution mitigation systems:
  • Selective Catalytic Reduction (SCR) – Controls NOx emissions
  • Flue Gas Desulphurization (FGD) – Reduces SOx emissions
  • Continuous Emission Monitoring System (CEMS) and Ambient Air Quality Monitoring Stations (AAQMS) – Ensure real-time pollution tracking
• Water Conservation Measures:
  • 288 km of canal lining saves approx. 195 million litres/day
  • Raw water storage capacity of 46 lakh cubic meters

Fuel Security

• The plant sources coal from its own captive mine, producing 9 million tonnes annually.
• It maintains a 30-day coal stockpile, equivalent to 10.165 lakh tonnes, ensuring uninterrupted operation.