NTPC hopes to break the ground for its two proposed super thermal power projects (STPP) with 1,600 MW capacity each at Darlipali in Sundargarh and Gajmara in Dhenkanal district this year.
The company plans to invest more than Rs.25,000 crore in the two projects. “We have already been served demand notice for occupying land at Darlipali. About 1,632 acres is required for the project,” said Jaydeb Nanda, Regional Executive Director of NTPC's (East-II) zone, addressing a press conference here on Saturday. It would be a super critical power plant, the first of its kind to be set up in Odisha, Mr. Nanda said.
“To ensure the upcoming project gets uninterrupted raw material, NTPC will source 7 million tonnes per annum coal from Dulunga and 12.5 million tonnes from Pakri Barwadih blocks allotted to the company,” he said. The project would depend on Hirakud reservoir for sourcing water.
Similarly, according to Mr. Nanda, the proposed Gajmara project would require 1,039 acres in Dhenknal district.
At present, NTPC generates 3,460 MW of power from the State. It hoped to add another 4,500 MW from its three upcoming projects, including Darlipali and Gajamara. It has also proposed to add 1,320 MW capacity at its Talcher facility.
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