The Obra C Thermal Power Plant is 1,320MW coal fired power project. It is planned in Uttar Pradesh, India. According to GlobalData, who tracks and profiles over 170,000 power plants worldwide, the project is currently at the under construction stage. It will be developed in multiple phases. Post completion of the construction, the project is expected to get commissioned in May 2023. Buy the profile here.
Description
The project is being developed and currently owned by Uttar Pradesh Rajya Vidyut Utpadan Nigam. The company has a stake of 100%.
It is a Steam Turbine power plant. The power plant can run on dual-fuel. The primary fuel being used to power the plant will be coal. In case of shortage of coal the plant will run on Indigenous. The fuel will be procured from Saharpur-Jamarpani coal block, Jharkhand Coal Block.
The project cost is expected to be around $1,320.23m.
Development status
Post completion of the construction, the project is expected to get commissioned in May 2023.
Power purchase agreement
The power generated from the project will be sold to Uttar Pradesh Power under a power purchase agreement for a period of 25 years. The offtake capacity is expected to be 1,320MW.
Contractors involved
Doosan Power Systems India is expected to render engineering procurement construction services for the coal fired power project.
Obra C Thermal Power Plant (Obra C Thermal Power Plant Unit I) will be equipped with GE Power steam turbine. The phase consists of 1 steam turbine with 660MW nameplate capacity.
Obra C Thermal Power Plant (Obra C Thermal Power Plant Unit II) will be equipped with GE Power steam turbine. The phase consists of 1 steam turbine with 660MW nameplate capacity.
GE Power is likely to be the supplier of steam boiler for the Obra C Thermal Power Plant (Obra C Thermal Power Plant Unit I).
GE Power is likely to be the supplier of steam boiler for the Obra C Thermal Power Plant (Obra C Thermal Power Plant Unit II).
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About Uttar Pradesh Rajya Vidyut Utpadan Nigam
Uttar Pradesh Rajya Vidyut Utpadan Nigam Ltd (UPRVUNL) is a thermal power utility that operates and manages power generation plants in Uttar Pradesh. The utility's activities include generation, transmission and distribution of power. It provides thermal operation, project planning, training and development, renovation, monitoring management, and modernization services. UPRVUNL’s power generation plants include Obra Thermal Power Station, Anpara Thermal Power Station, Parichha Thermal Power Station, Jawahar Vidyut UNL, Panki Thermal Power Station, and Harduaganj Thermal Power Station. The utility’s Anpara Power Plant is located on the bank of Rihand reservoir in the district of Sonebhadra. UPRVUNL is headquartered in Lucknow, Uttar Pradesh, India.
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