The Talcher Thermal Power Plant Expansion is 1,320MW coal fired power project. It is planned in Odisha, India. According to GlobalData, who tracks and profiles over 170,000 power plants worldwide, the project is currently at the permitting stage. It will be developed in multiple phases. The project construction is likely to commence in 2024 and is expected to enter into commercial operation in August 2026. Buy the profile here.
Description
The project is being developed and currently owned by NTPC. 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 Light Diesel Oil. The fuel will be procured from Mahanadi Coalfields Ltd.
The project cost is expected to be around $1,482.52m.
The thermal power project will consists of 2 turbines each with 660 MW nameplate capacity.
Development status
The project construction is expected to commence from 2024. Subsequent to that it will enter into commercial operation by August 2026.
Power purchase agreement
The power generated from the project will be sold to GRIDCO under a power purchase agreement.
Contractors involved
Bharat Heavy Electricals is expected to render engineering procurement construction services for the coal fired power project.
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About NTPC
NTPC Ltd (NTPC) is an energy company. It has presence in the entire value chain of the power generation business. The company produces electricity and sells it to state power utilities on wholesale basis. NTPC generates electricity using coal, gas, liquid fuel, hydro and other renewable sources. The company also provides consultancy, e-mobility solutions, project management and supervision; holds interests in coal mining blocks; and carries out energy trading, oil and gas exploration, training of power professionals, rural electrification, ash utilization and coal mining. NTPC is headquartered in New Delhi, India.
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This information is drawn from GlobalData’s Power Intelligence Center, which provides detailed profiles of over 170,000 active, planned and under construction power plants worldwide from announcement through to operation across all technologies and countries worldwide.
