16-06-2025
NTPC's 1,980 MW power plant in Chatra now fully operational
Chatra: The 1,980 MW super thermal power plant of the NTPC in North Karanpura in Tandwa became fully operational on Sunday midnight after its third 660 MW unit began operations, the PSU said on Monday.
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Located in Tandwa block of the district, the plant, which has three units of 660 MW capacity each, will play a crucial role in crucial role in supplying power to Jharkhand, Bihar, Odisha, West Bengal, and Sikkim, the officials the pit-head project is India's first supercritical thermal power project to incorporate an air-cooled condenser of such scale, reducing water consumption to just one-third compared to traditional water-cooled condensers.
S K Suar, the executive director of North Karanpura Super Thermal Power Project, said, "The commissioning of Unit-3 is a proud moment for all of us. It represents the culmination of dedicated efforts, technical excellence, and strong teamwork by our entire project team." Suar said the NTPC continues to progress steadily in its mission to deliver reliable, affordable, and sustainable energy while maintaining its focus on operational excellence, environmental stewardship, and community development.
Power produced from the three units is supplied to the Chandwa grid under Latehar district.
As per the earlier MoU, the electricity produced will be supplied to various states, including 26.73% to Jharkhand, 22% to Odisha, 44.65% to Bihar, 6.45% to West Bengal, and about 0.16% to Sikkim.
