State-owned firm NLC India Ltd (NLCIL) on Friday (January 12) said the company has awarded the engineering, procurement, and construction (EPC) contract to Bharat Heavy Electricals Ltd (BHEL) for a thermal power project in Odisha.
This pit head green field project, boasting a 2,400 MW capacity, is set to be a milestone in power generation, incorporating ultra super-critical technology.
The comprehensive scope of the EPC contract includes the engineering, manufacturing, supply, erection, and commissioning of crucial equipment such as boilers, turbines, generators, and other auxiliary systems for the 3 x 800 MW Thermal Power Project, located in Jharsuguda District, Odisha.
The entire power output of 2,400 MW has already been secured through Power Purchase Agreements (PPAs) with the states of Tamil Nadu, Odisha, Kerala, and Puducherry. The coal linkage for the project is sourced from the 20 MTPA Talabira II & II OCP mines of NLC India Ltd, operational since 2020 in Jharsuguda and Sambalpur Districts of Odisha.
To meet stringent environmental guidelines, the project is set to incorporate the latest pollution control technologies such as Flue Gas Desulphurization (FGD) and Selective Catalytic Reduction (SCR). Additionally, the boilers are designed for co-firing of biomass in alignment with green initiatives outlined by the Ministry of Power.
The required water for the project will be drawn from the Hirakud Reservoir, while the power generated will be efficiently evacuated through the Inter-State Transmission System (ISTS) and State Transmission Utility (STU) Network, the company in a regulatory filing at exchanges said.
With the first unit scheduled for commissioning in the fiscal year 2028-29, the project aligns with NLC India's commitment to sustainable practices and green energy initiatives.
As a pit head thermal project, it is anticipated to offer a competitive variable cost, ensuring NLC India's role in providing cost-effective power to its beneficiaries.
Shares of NLC India Ltd ended at ₹232.55, down by ₹4.30, or 1.82% on the BSE.
