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DVC Advances 800 MW Supercritical Thermal Power Expansion at Durgapur

Newsmantra — Fri, 07 Aug 2026 11:12:01 +0000

KOLKATA. Damodar Valley Corporation is advancing its strategic energy roadmap with the proposed installation of an 800 MW Ultra Supercritical Thermal Power Unit at the site of the decommissioned Durgapur Thermal Power Station in West Bengal. Set up within the corporation’s existing land footprint, the modern power station utilizes high-efficiency supercritical technology to significantly boost base-load generation efficiency while minimizing environmental impact. The flagship expansion project is structured to meet escalating industrial and regional power requirements across Eastern India, creating high-value employment avenues, strengthening grid resilience, and stimulating broader economic activity throughout nearby industrial communities.

NLC India Limited Hosts Investor Meet 2026 in Mumbai

Newsmantra — Fri, 05 Jun 2026 05:59:49 +0000

MUMBAI. NLC India Limited hosted Investor Meet 2026 in Mumbai to discuss its future growth strategy, business outlook, and expansion plans with over 80 investors and market analysts. Led by CMD Shri Prasanna Kumar Motupalli and top directors, the event showcased NLCIL’s progress in thermal generation, renewable energy, mining, and sustainability initiatives. The strong delegate participation reflects growing market confidence in NLCIL’s transformational journey, strengthening relationships and reaffirming its commitment to sustainable growth, transparency, and stakeholder value.

DVC Organized O&M Conference: POWERING PROGRESS 2026

Newsmantra — Mon, 18 May 2026 13:28:35 +0000

KOLKATA. Damodar Valley Corporation successfully organized the two-day technical extravaganza — O&M Conference 2026: Powering Progress — on 14th & 15th May 2026 at Kolkata, centred around the theme “Integrating Green Initiatives & Thermal Excellence.”

The Conference brought together eminent experts, industry leaders, academicians, engineers, researchers and practitioners from across the nation and beyond to deliberate on the future of thermal power generation in an increasingly sustainable energy landscape.

The distinguished gathering was graced by several stalwarts of the power sector, including Shri Praveen Gupta, Member (Thermal), Central Electricity Authority ; Shri S. Suresh Kumar, IAS, Chairman, DVC; Shri Ujjwal Kanti Bhattacharya, MD, STEAG Energy Services(India) Pvt. Ltd. .; Shri Ravindra Kumar, Director (Operations), NTPC Ltd.; Shri Subrata Mandal, Director (O&M), The West Bengal Power Development Corporation Ltd.; Shri Brajesh Kumar Singh, MD (Generation),CESC , among many other eminent dignitaries.

Khurja Power Project Achieves Strong Operational Performance in FY26

Newsmantra — Fri, 03 Apr 2026 06:34:25 +0000

NEW DELHI. THDC India Limited’s 1320 MW Khurja Super Thermal Power Project (KSTPP) recorded an impressive Plant Availability Factor (PAF) of 85.27% during FY 2025–26, reflecting strong operational efficiency. CMD Shri Sipan Kumar Garg congratulated the team, highlighting their dedication and performance-driven approach. The project generated a total of 6,496 million units of power, with Unit-1 contributing 4,997.11 MU and Unit-2 contributing 1,498.90 MU. The station maintained efficient parameters, including auxiliary power consumption of 6.61%, specific oil consumption of 0.4 ml/kWh, and coal consumption of 0.52 kg/kWh. Additionally, the successful commissioning of the Signaling and Telecommunication system for the private railway siding on March 31, 2026, marked a key milestone, with ED (Projects) Shri Kumar Sharad commending the team for their commitment to operational excellence.