THDC India Limited has successfully commenced the commercial operation of the second unit (660 MW) of the (2×660 MW) Khurja Super Thermal Power Project in Khurja, Uttar Pradesh. The event was applauded by Shri Manohar Lal, Union Minister of Power, Housing and Urban Affairs, Government of India, who officially inaugurated the commercial operation of the 2nd Unit through virtual mode. Shri A. K. Sharma, Minister of Energy & Urban Development, UP, and Shri Narendra Bhooshan (IAS), Additional Chief Secretary, Energy & Renewable Energy,UP, along with other officials, were also present during the event via virtual mode.
The project is equipped with ultra-supercritical technology, high-efficiency environmental safeguards, and a captive coal linkage from Amelia Mine and is expected to generate 9,264 MU annually, contributing effectively to India’s power capacity and reliability. THDCIL is a subsidiary of the government-owned NTPC Limited, which holds a majority stake.
