Underscoring the government’s commitment to powering Bihar and Eastern India, Hon’ble Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi laid the foundation stone of NTPC Nabinagar STPP, Stage-II (3x800 MW), worth over Rs 29,948 crore, in the Aurangabad district of Bihar.
Hon’ble Prime Minister laid the foundation stone, inaugurated and dedicated multiple developmental projects worth Rs 48,520 Crores in the presence of Hon’ble Governor of Bihar Shri Arif Mohammed Khan, Hon’ble Chief Minister of Bihar Shri Nitish Kumar, Hon’ble Union Minister of Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises Shri Jitan Ram Manjhi, Hon’ble Union Minister of Panchayati Raj, Fisheries, Animal Husbandry and Dairying Shri Rajiv Ranjan Singh Alias Lalan Singh, Hon’ble Union Minister of Textiles Shri Giriraj Singh, Hon’ble Union Minister of Food Processing Industries Shri Chirag Paswan, Hon’ble Union MoS of Coal and Mines Shri Satish Chandra Dubey, Hon’ble Deputy Chief Minister Shri Samrat Choudhary, Hon’ble Deputy Chief Minister Shri Vijay Kumar Sinha and other senior dignitaries from Central & Bihar Govt.
This project is based on the latest state-of-the-art Ultra-Supercritical Technology with the highest power generation efficiency. To reaffirm NTPC’s water stewardship, a Dry Bottom ash handling system and air-cooled condenser is installed in Nabinagar Stage-II units; this will significantly reduce freshwater consumption for power generation.
The project will supply affordable and reliable power to Bihar and other beneficiary states, which include Rajasthan, Uttar Pradesh, Odisha, West Bengal, and Punjab.
The project will help to meet the increasing energy needs of local communities, businesses, and industries, supporting the region’s economic growth. Further, the project will also support the nation in attaining the dual objectives of energy security and energy affordability.
NTPC Ltd. is India's largest integrated power utility, contributing one-fourth of the India’s power requirements and has an installed capacity of over 80 GW, with an additional capacity of 32 GW under construction, including 13 GW of renewable energy capacity. The company is committed to achieving 60 GW of renewable energy capacity by 2032.
With a diverse portfolio of thermal, hydro, solar, and wind power plants, NTPC is dedicated to delivering reliable, affordable, and sustainable electricity to the nation. The company is committed to adopting best practices, fostering innovation, and embracing clean energy technologies for a greener future.
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