• Prime Minister Narendra Modi dedicated to the nation the first unit of Ghatampur Thermal Power Project in Kanpur Nagar district, Uttar Pradesh on May 30.

• With a total project cost of Rs 21,780.94 crore, remaining two units of the Ghatampur Thermal Power Project are expected to be commissioned by FY 2025-26.

• This ambitious Power Project is a flagship initiative by Neyveli Uttar Pradesh Power Ltd (NUPPL), a collaboration of NLC India Limited (51 per cent) and Uttar Pradesh Rajya Vidyut Utpadan Nigam Limited (49 per cent). 

• The project comprises three supercritical thermal power units of 660 MW each, adding up to a substantial 1,980 MW of installed capacity. 

• A total of 998.81 hectares of land was acquired for its development.

• This initiative aims to meet the growing electricity demand in Uttar Pradesh and other states, enhancing energy security while aligning with the nation’s commitment to sustainable and reliable power generation.

• The power purchase agreement (PPA) has been made for 1487.28 MW (75.12 per cent) of the power generated with Uttar Pradesh and 492.72 MW (24.88 per cent) with Assam.

• The Ghatampur Thermal Power Project has adopted advanced environmental technologies, including Selective Catalytic Reduction (SCR) and Flue Gas Desulphurization (FGD) technologies for reducing NOx and (SOx) emissions respectively. 

• Furthermore, the project will have a zero liquid discharge (ZLD) system in place to ensure no water is discharged from the plant. 

• The project is equipped with sophisticated monitoring devices, including Ambient Air Quality Monitoring Stations (AAQMS) and Continuous Emissions Monitoring Systems (CEMS).

• With its robust design, advanced emission control systems, and assured coal linkage, the project is poised to provide reliable and affordable power for years to come.

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