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NTPC acquires Barauni Thermal Power Station in Bihar

Date: 17-12-2018

NTPC has acquired Barauni Thermal Power Station (720 MW) in District Begusarai in the state of Bihar from Bihar State Power Generation Company effective on December 15, 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.

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

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