NUPPL achieves early synchronisation of Unit-2 of its supercritical thermal power plant in Uttar Pradesh
The synchronization of the thermal power plant with the 765 kV grid, was carried out in a single, seamless attempt on Sunday, and well ahead of the scheduled lead time after the successful completion of the Steam Blowing milestone.
The synchronization of Unit-2 marked a crucial step forward in NUPPL's journey towards Commercial Operation Declaration (COD). This achievement reinforces NUPPL's steadfast commitment to delivering 31.68 million units of reliable and sustainable power to the nation, a press note from NLC India Ltd. (NLCIL) said.
Commenting on the achievement, Prasanna Kumar Motupalli, Chairman and Managing Director of NLCIL, said the accomplishment is the result of unwavering focus and dedicated efforts of NUPPL, NLCIL, and UPRVUNL, supported by the Ministry of Coal, Government of India.
With Unit 1 operational since December 2024, the synchronization of Unit-2 represents another major step towards the project's full realisation. Unit-3 is expected to be commissioned in 2025-26 fiscal, bringing the total capacity of Ghatampur Thermal Power project to 1,980 mW.
Located in Ghatampur Tehsil, Kanpur Nagar district of Uttar Pradesh, the plant comprises three supercritical thermal units of 660 mW each. The project is designed to supply 75.12% (1,487.28 MW) of its power to Uttar Pradesh, while the remaining 24.88% (492.77 mW) is allocated to Assam.
In addition to the power plant, NUPPL is also making strides in the development of the linked coal mine in Pachwara South Coal Block in Dumka district of Jharkhand, which will provide a sustainable source of fuel for the end-use power plant.
The Ghatampur project features state-of-the-art supercritical boiler and turbine-generator technologies, designed to meet the latest environmental standards. The plant incorporates Flue Gas Desulphurisation (FGD) and Selective Catalytic Reduction (SCR) systems, ensuring Zero Liquid Discharge (ZLD) and minimizing ecological impact.
With the synchronisation of Unit-2, NUPPL is now on the verge of completing the final commissioning activities, paving the way for its formal entry into commercial operations, NLCIL said.
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