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Patratu Supercritical Unit 2 -800 MW Goes Commercial

Newsmantra — Wed, 24 Jun 2026 10:15:42 +0000

RANCHI. State-owned power major NTPC Limited has announced that the 800 MW Unit-2 of the Patratu Super Thermal Power Project Phase-1 in Jharkhand will officially commence commercial operations from midnight on June 25, 2026. Developed by Patratu Vidyut Utpadan Nigam Limited, a subsidiary of NTPC, this critical addition marks the completion of the second of three planned 800 MW supercritical units at the facility, substantially bolstering regional grid stability and power availability. With this successful commissioning, the total installed capacity of the NTPC Group has scaled a new peak of 90,857 MW, while its overall commercial generation capacity climbs to 89,777 MW, further cementing the energy giant’s pivotal role in meeting the nation’s rising electricity demand.

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NEEPCO, GRIDCO Sign MoU to Explore Renewable Energy Projects in Odisha

Newsmantra — Wed, 25 Feb 2026 09:03:45 +0000

BHUBANESHWAR. North Eastern Electric Power Corporation Limited (NEEPCO) and Grid Corporation of Odisha (GRIDCO) signed a Memorandum of Understanding in Bhubaneswar to jointly explore opportunities for developing renewable energy projects in Odisha. The MoU was signed during the Odisha Renewable Energy Investor Conclave 2026 in the presence of the Deputy Chief Minister of Odisha and senior officials of both organisations. GRIDCO Managing Director Satyapriya Rath and NEEPCO Executive Director (Corporate Planning) Ch R John Zeliang formalised the agreement. NEEPCO is currently exploring the feasibility of an 800 MW Pumped Storage Project at Dandadhar in Dhenkanal-Keonjhar district.

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