THDC synchronizes Unit#1 of Khurja Super Thermal Power project

New Delhi: THDC India Limited announced on Monday that Unit#1 of the 1320 MW Khurja Super Thermal Power Project (KSTPP) has been successfully synchronized with the national grid. Additionally, coal firing has also been achieved within a few hours of oil synchronization.

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THDC CMD RK Vishnoi praised the dedicated efforts of the KSTPP team, emphasizing that this achievement is a crucial step in expanding THDC's footprint in the thermal power domain, thereby contributing to India’s energy self-reliance.

“Synchronizing Unit#1 is not just a technical accomplishment; it symbolizes our commitment to bolstering India's power generation capacity,” said Vishnoi.

THDC Director (Technical) Bhupender Gupta highlighted the project's importance and mentioned that with this achievement, the Khurja Super Thermal Power Project will start playing a vital role in providing base load power, ensuring a continuous and reliable electricity supply, especially during peak demand periods and when renewable energy resources are variable.

THDC's strategic entry into the thermal power sector, announced a few years ago, complements its existing renewable energy assets. This balanced and sustainable energy portfolio is designed to meet the growing energy demands of the nation while ensuring energy security. The company is committed to incorporating advanced technologies to mitigate environmental impacts and explore cleaner fuel options, aiming to reduce greenhouse gas emissions.

The synchronization of Unit#1 at KSTPP significantly enhances THDC's total energy generation capacity and reaffirms the company’s dedication to strengthening its energy portfolio.

On this significant occasion, THDC's ED (Project) Kumar Sharad, along with senior officials including Sh. R.M. Dubey, GM (Electrical), and Sh. B.K. Sahoo, GM (O&M), was present to celebrate this milestone. The event was also attended by the NTPC Consultancy team, led by Sh. M.K. Asthana, ED (NTPC Consultancy), as well as representatives from various agencies including BHEL, LMB, STEAG, and GE.

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