THDC India Limited (THDCIL) achieved a major milestone with the commencement of commercial operations of the second unit (660 MW) of the Khurja Super Thermal Power Project (KSTPP), marking the completion of its 1320 MW (2×660 MW) capacity. The inauguration was led virtually by Manohar Lal, Union Minister of Power, Housing & Urban Affairs, Government of India.
The event was attended by AK Sharma, Minister of Energy & Urban Development, Government of Uttar Pradesh, and senior state officials including Narendra Bhooshan (IAS), Additional Chief Secretary, Department of Energy & Renewable Energy, along with Ghanshyam Prasad, Chairperson, Central Electricity Authority (CEA).
Congratulating THDCIL and all stakeholders, Union Minister Manohar Lal lauded the project’s timely execution, highlighting its importance in strengthening grid stability and meeting the growing power demands of Uttar Pradesh and the nation. He praised THDCIL for setting a new benchmark by successfully completing its first major thermal power project despite being traditionally known for hydropower.
AK Sharma emphasised the strategic role of KSTPP in making Uttar Pradesh self-reliant in the energy sector. “With reliable and affordable power supply, this project will significantly boost the state’s energy security and support its overall development,” he noted.
CEA Chairperson Ghanshyam Prasad also commended THDCIL, stating that the project reinforces India’s commitment to modern, efficient, and sustainable energy infrastructure while ensuring enhanced supply in northern India.
Speaking on the occasion, RK Vishnoi, CMD- THDCIL, expressed gratitude to the Union and State leadership, as well as to NTPC and the Ministry of Power, for their constant guidance and support.
The Khurja STPP, executed through 14 specialised packages, commissioned its first unit on January 26, 2025, and the second on September 22, 2025. Built with ultra-supercritical technology and advanced environmental safeguards, the plant will generate 9,264 million units (MU) annually. Coal for the project will be sourced from the Amelia coal mine, ensuring steady fuel supply.
Despite challenges posed by the COVID-19 pandemic and other constraints, the project was completed smoothly. With equity shared between NTPC and the Government of Uttar Pradesh, THDCIL’s Khurja STPP is set to play a pivotal role in boosting India’s power capacity, reliability, and regional energy resilience.
