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NTPC to set up 2,640 MW power project in Madhya Pradesh

Date: 01-03-2014

NTPC is all set to set up 2,640 MW power project in Madhya Pradesh. The estimated cost of the project is around Rs 17,000 crore and is envisaged to be commissioned in the 13th Plan (2017-22) linked to development of coal mine.

The Bundelkhand super thermal power project, located in Chhatarpur district, would have four units -- each having 660 MW generation capacity. Half of the total electricity generated from the plant would be supplied to Madhya Pradesh.

At present, the company meets about 24% of the state's total electricity requirement. Following the setting up of this facility, NTPC will have over 4,500 MW of capacity under construction in Madhya Pradesh. NTPC has an installed power generation capacity of 42,464 MW.

NTPC is the largest power generating company in the country. It has also diversified into hydro power, coal mining, power equipment manufacturing, oil & gas exploration, power trading & distribution.