NTPC acquires 720 MW Barauni Thermal Power Station in Begusarai, Bihar

NTPC has acquired Barauni Thermal Power Station (720 MW) in District Begusarai, Bihar from Bihar State Power Generation Company effective 00:00 hours on 15 December 2018. The 720 MW coal-based power station has 2 units of 110 MW each (under R&M) and 2 units of 250 MW each (Under Construction). The units of the power station will be progressively put under commercial operation. The project has linked Badam Coal Block, which is also part of the transfer scheme.

Transfer of Barauni Thermal Power Station has been completed by NTPC and BSPGCL in accordance with the 'The Bihar Power Generation Undertakings Transfer Scheme 2018' notified by Government of Bihar on June 27, 2018 and amendment dated 14 December 2018.

100% capacity of the project is tied up through Power Purchase Agreement with Bihar Power Discoms.

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