NLC India Limited announced June 13, 2026, that Unit-3 of Ghatampur Thermal Power Project hit Commercial Operation Declaration (COD) at midnight. Marks end of 1980 MW facility's buildout,now fully operational.
Ghatampur Thermal Power Station,with three 660 MW units,is a joint venture . NLC India Limited holds 51%, Uttar Pradesh Rajya Vidyut Utpadan Nigam Limited (UPRVUNL) has 49%. In Uttar Pradesh, this means more reliable power, as demand keeps rising.
With Unit-3 online,NLC India's capacity jumped from 7745 MW to 8405 MW . Major boost in expansion efforts. Announced per SEBI rules,2015,signed by Company Secretary and Compliance Officer of NLC India Limited, a 'Navratna' enterprise under Government of India.
Ghatampur Project aims for stable base-load power,reducing reliance on intermittent sources . Coal-based facility to meet northern India's growing electricity demand, adding to national energy security.
Based in Neyveli,Tamil Nadu, NLC India Limited has shifted beyond lignite mining and power to renewables. Key role in strengthening India's infrastructure and energy sectors. But how far can it go…
