Archive · 24 Sep 2025
THDCIL Launches 2nd Unit of Khurja Super Thermal Power Project
Imagine a big power plant in Uttar Pradesh that now has two parts working!
It's like having two giant batteries to power homes and businesses.
This plant, run by THDCIL, is a big deal for the area.
Government officials, including the Union Minister of Power, celebrated the launch of the second part.
The plant uses special technology to produce a lot of electricity efficiently.
Uttar Pradesh will get most of this power, helping it become more self-sufficient in energy.
It's a major step toward meeting India's growing electricity needs!
THDCIL launched the commercial operation of the 2nd unit (660 MW) of the Khurja Super Thermal Power Project.
Manohar Lal, Union Minister of Power, inaugurated the unit virtually.
The project is located in Khurja, Uttar Pradesh.
Uttar Pradesh will receive 64.7% of the generated power.
The project uses ultra-supercritical technology and has a captive coal linkage.
- Who
- THDC India Limited (THDCIL), with Manohar Lal, Union Minister of Power, Housing & Urban Affairs, and A. K. Sharma, Minister of Energy & Urban Development, Govt. of UP.
- What
- Commercial operation of the 2nd unit of the Khurja Super Thermal Power Project (KSTPP) commenced.
- When
- Unit 2 commenced commercial operation on September 22, 2025.
- Where
- Khurja, Uttar Pradesh, India.
- Why
- To enhance power supply, meet energy demands, and strengthen grid stability in Uttar Pradesh and the nation.
- Project Name
- Khurja Super Thermal Power Project (KSTPP)
- Capacity
- 1320 MW (2x660 MW)
- Location
- Khurja, Uttar Pradesh
- Unit 1 COD
- January 26, 2025
- Unit 2 COD
- September 22, 2025
- Annual Generation
- 9,264 MU
- Key Technology
- Ultra-supercritical
- Primary Beneficiary
- Uttar Pradesh (64.7%)