Ghatampur Unit-2 Begins Commercial Operations

10 Dec 2025 CW Team

Unit-2 was synchronised with the 765 kV grid on 20 July 2025 in a single attempt after completing the steam-blowing milestone. It progressed rapidly to full readiness, completing its 72-hour full-load trial in the first attempt and achieving commercial operation within just 19 days of first coal firing — a benchmark performance for the sector.

With Unit-1 (commissioned in December 2024) and Unit-2 now operational, 1,320 MW of capacity is supplying reliable power, primarily to Uttar Pradesh, which receives 93.11 per cent of the plant’s allocation. Assam receives the remaining share. Once all three units are commissioned in FY 2025–26, the project is expected to generate around 14.743 billion units annually, serving about 12 million households and raising annual revenue to Rs 84.533 billion.

Union Coal Minister Kishan Reddy hailed the achievement as a milestone for Aatmanirbhar Bharat and a key step in strengthening national energy security. NLCIL CMD Prasanna Kumar Motupalli said the commercial operation reflects the “dedicated efforts of Team NUPPL, NLCIL, UPRVUNL and all contracting partners,” highlighting strong coordination across stakeholders.

The plant incorporates supercritical boiler technology, flue gas desulphurisation, selective catalytic reduction and zero-liquid-discharge systems to meet stringent environmental standards. It has also generated extensive employment — up to 8,500 workers during peak construction and more than 4,000 contract workers currently. Total direct and indirect employment is expected to reach 25,000 once all units are operational.

NUPPL is also developing the Pachwara South captive coal mine in Jharkhand, scheduled to begin phased production in FY 2025–26 to ensure reliable long-term fuel supply. With Unit-2 entering commercial service, the project is now moving closer to full 1,980 MW capacity, significantly strengthening the region’s power availability.

Neyveli Uttar Pradesh Power Limited (NUPPL), the joint venture between NLC India Limited (51 per cent) and Uttar Pradesh Rajya Vidyut Utpadan Nigam Limited (49 per cent), has declared the commercial operation of Unit-2 (660 MW) of the 1,980 MW Ghatampur Thermal Power Project effective from midnight on 9 December 2025. Unit-2 was synchronised with the 765 kV grid on 20 July 2025 in a single attempt after completing the steam-blowing milestone. It progressed rapidly to full readiness, completing its 72-hour full-load trial in the first attempt and achieving commercial operation within just 19 days of first coal firing — a benchmark performance for the sector. With Unit-1 (commissioned in December 2024) and Unit-2 now operational, 1,320 MW of capacity is supplying reliable power, primarily to Uttar Pradesh, which receives 93.11 per cent of the plant’s allocation. Assam receives the remaining share. Once all three units are commissioned in FY 2025–26, the project is expected to generate around 14.743 billion units annually, serving about 12 million households and raising annual revenue to Rs 84.533 billion. Union Coal Minister Kishan Reddy hailed the achievement as a milestone for Aatmanirbhar Bharat and a key step in strengthening national energy security. NLCIL CMD Prasanna Kumar Motupalli said the commercial operation reflects the “dedicated efforts of Team NUPPL, NLCIL, UPRVUNL and all contracting partners,” highlighting strong coordination across stakeholders. The plant incorporates supercritical boiler technology, flue gas desulphurisation, selective catalytic reduction and zero-liquid-discharge systems to meet stringent environmental standards. It has also generated extensive employment — up to 8,500 workers during peak construction and more than 4,000 contract workers currently. Total direct and indirect employment is expected to reach 25,000 once all units are operational. NUPPL is also developing the Pachwara South captive coal mine in Jharkhand, scheduled to begin phased production in FY 2025–26 to ensure reliable long-term fuel supply. With Unit-2 entering commercial service, the project is now moving closer to full 1,980 MW capacity, significantly strengthening the region’s power availability.

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