NTPC to shut down Kanti and Barauni thermal power stations in Bihar

05 Oct 2021 CW Team

State-run National Thermal Power Corporation (NTPC) will shut down its Kanti and Barauni thermal power stations in Muzaffarpur.

The National Thermal Power Corporation Limited (NTPC) will shut down its two power units of Kanti and Barauni thermal power stations, each generating 110 MW of electricity.

According to the officials, these power stations are too old, and currently, their electricity production cost is comparatively higher than before.

Recently, in a letter to the Bihar government, the centre said that if the state wants to break their tie-up with any of the central thermal power stations, which is managed by NTPC, then they can do that.

After getting the letter from the centre, the Bihar government broke its tie-up with NTPC's Kanti and Barauni thermal power plants, and the state stopped receiving electricity from the centre.

Bihar used to receive electricity from NTPC at Rs 5 per unit, which is too expensive compared to other electricity providers. It is the reason why the state broke the tie with NTPC Kanti.

NTPC Kanti was constructed by the former Defence Minister of India, George Fernandes. Previously, the power station produced 50 MW of electricity, but the power stations were stalled in 2002-2003. In 2005-2006, CM Nitish Kumar passed the order to renovate it at Rs 472.80 crore.

The first unit of the Kanti thermal power station was started in 2013, and the second unit in 2014. Both the power units combined produced 220 MW of electricity.

The Barauni thermal power station was renovated at Rs 581.20 crore. In 2015, the units produced 220 MW of electricity.

The Bihar government broke its tie with NTPC Kanti and Barauni thermal power stations as the new Nabinagar Thermal Power Station can meet the electricity requirement of the state.

Since the state government broke its tie with NTPC's power stations, it is causing the closure of both the power stations.

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Also read: NTPC aims to meet surging power demand, records 23% growth

State-run National Thermal Power Corporation (NTPC) will shut down its Kanti and Barauni thermal power stations in Muzaffarpur. The National Thermal Power Corporation Limited (NTPC) will shut down its two power units of Kanti and Barauni thermal power stations, each generating 110 MW of electricity. According to the officials, these power stations are too old, and currently, their electricity production cost is comparatively higher than before. Recently, in a letter to the Bihar government, the centre said that if the state wants to break their tie-up with any of the central thermal power stations, which is managed by NTPC, then they can do that. After getting the letter from the centre, the Bihar government broke its tie-up with NTPC's Kanti and Barauni thermal power plants, and the state stopped receiving electricity from the centre. Bihar used to receive electricity from NTPC at Rs 5 per unit, which is too expensive compared to other electricity providers. It is the reason why the state broke the tie with NTPC Kanti. NTPC Kanti was constructed by the former Defence Minister of India, George Fernandes. Previously, the power station produced 50 MW of electricity, but the power stations were stalled in 2002-2003. In 2005-2006, CM Nitish Kumar passed the order to renovate it at Rs 472.80 crore. The first unit of the Kanti thermal power station was started in 2013, and the second unit in 2014. Both the power units combined produced 220 MW of electricity. The Barauni thermal power station was renovated at Rs 581.20 crore. In 2015, the units produced 220 MW of electricity. The Bihar government broke its tie with NTPC Kanti and Barauni thermal power stations as the new Nabinagar Thermal Power Station can meet the electricity requirement of the state. Since the state government broke its tie with NTPC's power stations, it is causing the closure of both the power stations. Image Source Also read: NTPC aims to meet surging power demand, records 23% growth

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