Ghatampur Thermal Power Station
Neyveli Uttar pradesh Power Limited-Ghatampur Thermal Power Project is an upcoming coal-based thermal power plant located in Ghatampur in Kanpur district, Uttar Pradesh, India. The power plant is owned by the Neyveli Uttar Pradesh Power Limited a joint venture between Neyveli Lignite Corporation and Uttar Pradesh Rajya Vidyut Utpadan Nigam.
Status update
- Jan 2015: The land acquisition is completed.
- May 2015: South Pachwara Coal Block allotted to NLC India ltd for GTPS Project. MDO selection under progress
- Jun 2015: MoEF issued Environment Clearance on 17-Jun-2015
- Feb 2016: Centre to consider 1,980 MW Ghatampur project in Kanpur soon.
- July 2016: Centre approved for installation of Ghatampur Thermal Power Project of 1980 MW capacity through a joint venture company named "Neyveli Uttar Pradesh Power Limited " formed jointly by Neyveli Lignite Corporation Limited and Uttar Pradesh Rajya Vidyut Utpadan Nigam Limited.
- October 2016: Construction starts
- June 2021 inspection of railway line to power plant by railway DRM
Unit-1:
72Hrs continuous full load Trial operation of is completed on 03-12-2024. Commercial operation commences on 12-12-2024.
Unit-2:
First synchronization with 765kV grid on 21-07-2025. 72Hrs continuous full load Trial operation is completed on 23-11-2025. Commercial operation commences on 09-12-2025.
Capacity
The planned capacity of the power plant is 1980 MW. The power plant is secured with coal supply.| Unit Number | Capacity | Date of Commercial operation |
| 1 | 660 | 12 Dec 2024 |
| 2 | 660 | 09 Dec 2025 |
| 3 | 660 | Expected Mar 2026 Now |