NLC gets Approval for Proposed 1980 MW GTPC Power Project

Cabinet approves Neyveli Lignite’s (NLC) proposal of 1980 MW (3 X 660 MW) capacity, coal based thermal power project at Ghatampur in Uttar Pradesh.

The Cabinet Committee on Economic Affairs, has given its approval for installation of Ghatampur Thermal Power Project (GTPC) of 1980 MW (3 X 660 MW) capacity. The energy generated by the GTPS (about 14000 MU/annum) will facilitate to Uttar Pradesh.

The Neyveli Uttar Pradesh Power Limited (NUPPL) is a joint venture formed between Neyveli Lignite Corporation Limited (NLC) and Uttar Pradesh Rajya Vidyut Utpadan Nigam Limited (UPRVUNL).

The project will be implemented at an estimated cost of INR 17, 237.8 crore including interest during construction component of INR 3,202.42 crore.

The commissioning of Unit I, II and III will be 52 months, 58 months and 64 months respectively from starting date. The benefits of this generation will be available in the XIII Five Year Plan.

Also the Coal Ministry had allotted Pachwara South coal block in Jharkhand for meeting the coal requirement of the GTPS.