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Patratu Vidyut Utpadan Nigam Limited (PVUNL), a joint venture between NTPC Limited and Jharkhand Bijli Vitran Nigam Limited, has started trial operations of its second 800 MW unit at the Patratu Super Thermal Power Project in Jharkhand. With this addition, the project’s installed capacity has reached 1,600 MW, while NTPC group capacity has crossed 90 GW. A major share of generated power is allocated to Jharkhand to support demand from industries and households. The project uses ultra-supercritical technology and is part of NTPC’s ongoing capacity expansion in eastern India.
The Patratu Super Thermal Power Project, developed by Patratu Vidyut Utpadan Nigam Limited (PVUNL), a joint venture between NTPC Limited and Jharkhand Bijli Vitran Nigam Limited, has commenced trial operations of its second 800 MW unit in Jharkhand. Advertisement
With this development, the total installed capacity of the project has increased to 1,600 MW. The company stated that with this milestone, the NTPC group has also crossed the 90 GW installed capacity mark, strengthening its position as India’s leading power generation utility.
PVUNL CEO Ashok Kumar Sehgal said that around 85 per cent of the power generated from the project has been allocated to Jharkhand. He noted that this allocation is expected to improve electricity availability in the state and support industrial growth, particularly in energy-intensive sectors.
The first 800 MW unit of the project began commercial operations in November 2025, marking the initial phase of commissioning at the site. The second unit had already reached full load operations in March 2026 before entering trial operations during May 2026, reflecting steady progress in phased capacity addition.
PVUNL reported that the project generated 2,062.90 million units of electricity during FY26, indicating early operational output from the plant as multiple units come online.
Work on the third 800 MW unit is currently underway and is expected to be commissioned in FY27. Once completed, the project will further strengthen Jharkhand’s base load power supply capacity and improve grid stability in the region.
The Patratu project is being developed using ultra-supercritical technology, which is designed to improve efficiency and reduce coal consumption compared to conventional thermal plants. It also includes air-cooled condensers and a 100 per cent dry ash handling system, aimed at reducing water usage and limiting environmental impact.
Earlier NTPC projects across India have focused on similar efficiency upgrades as part of its long-term expansion strategy in thermal power generation, particularly in states with rising industrial electricity demand.
Source PTI
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