Historic achievement in UP energy sector: Total capacity now reaches 13,388 MW, successful synchronization of 660 MW Unit-3 of Ghatampur Thermal Project.

Lucknow, Read: Uttar Pradesh has taken a big step towards self-reliance in the energy sector. Under the leadership of Urban Development and Energy Minister AK Sharma, the 660 MW capacity Unit-3 of Ghatampur Thermal Power Project has been successfully synchronized, which will prove to be a milestone in meeting the increasing energy demand of the state and boosting industrial development.

This landmark project is operated by Neyveli Uttar Pradesh Power Limited (NUPPL), a joint venture between NLC India Limited (51 per cent) and Uttar Pradesh State Power Generation Corporation Limited (49 per cent). Synchronization of Unit-3 has been successfully done with 765 KV grid, which is considered a significant achievement towards Commercial Operation (COD) of the project.

Once fully operational, the project will generate approximately 47.52 million units of electricity per day. This will help in meeting the ever increasing energy needs of the state and will ensure uninterrupted and quality electricity supply to the common people. With the addition of Unit-3, the total installed power generation capacity of Uttar Pradesh will reach approximately 13,388 MW. It is noteworthy that Unit-1 and Unit-2 are in successful operation from December 2024 and December 2025 respectively.

93.11 percent electricity generated from the project goes to UP

As per the allocation determined by the Ministry of Power of the Central Government, about 93.11 per cent of the power generated from the project will be received by Uttar Pradesh, while the remaining will be distributed to other states. Additionally, long term fuel security is also being ensured with the development of Pachwara South Coal Block located in Jharkhand, which will ensure sustainable and uninterrupted power generation in future.

The project is equipped with state-of-the-art technologies in compliance with environmental standards. Advanced systems like FGD (Flue Gas Desulphurization) and SCR (Selective Catalytic Reduction) have been used in it. Through these technologies, along with pollution control, a system of “zero liquid discharge” has also been ensured.

This achievement not only reflects the state’s progress in the energy sector, but will also give new impetus to industrial development, investment attraction and overall economic growth. Uttar Pradesh is now rapidly moving towards self-reliance in the energy sector, which is a sign of the bright future of the state. – AK Sharma, Energy Minister, Uttar Pradesh.