Neyveli Uttar Pradesh Power Limited (NUPPL), a joint venture between NLC India Limited (51%) and Uttar Pradesh Rajya Vidyut Utpadan Nigam Limited (UPRVUNL) (49%), is delighted to announce that Unit-2 (660 MW) of the 1,980 MW Ghatampur Thermal Power Project has successfully achieved Commercial Operation Declaration (COD) effective from 00:00 hours on December 09, 2025. Unit-2 was successfully synchronized with the 765 kV grid on July 20, 2025, in a single attempt, immediately following the completion of the steam blowing milestone. Thereafter, the Unit has witnessed a swift and seamless progression from synchronization to full operational readiness. The 72-hour full-load trial operation of Unit-2 was completed successfully in the first attempt in a smooth and uninterrupted manner, within 19 days from the date of first coal firing thus setting up a benchmark for the Thermal Power Industry. These achievement of milestones culminated in the successful declaration of Commercial Operation (COD), effective from 00:00 hours on December 09, 2025, reflecting the highest standards of project execution, coordination, and teamwork across all stakeholders. With this milestone, two units (Unit-1 & Unit-2), totalling 1,320 MW, are now under commercial operation, significantly enhancing reliable and sustainable power supply to the states of Uttar Pradesh and Assam. Union Minister for Coal, Shri. Kishan Reddy Ji, while appreciating this milestone achievement of NLCIL in his X platform, has tweeted this achievement as a symbol of Aatmanirbhar Bharat, highlighting that the Ghatampur Thermal Project stands as a strategic asset driving energy security, regional growth and national infrastructure development. Speaking on the occasion at Ghatampur, Prasanna Kumar Motupalli, CMD, NLC India Ltd and Chairman, NUPPL, stated, “The declaration of COD for Unit-2 is a testament to the focused and dedicated efforts of Team NUPPL, NLCIL, UPRVUNL and all contracting partners. This achievement has been made with the unwavering support of Honourable Union Minister for coal & mines, the Ministry of Coal, GoI and Government of Uttar Pradesh. This further strengthens our commitment to nation-building through reliable energy supply.” During the event, M Venkatachalam, Director (Power) - NLC India Limited, Durai Kumar S, Chief Executive Officer- NUPPL, Shri. Ashok Kumar Mali, Chief Finance Officer- NUPPL, were present. The Unit-1 (660 MW) of the Ghatampur Thermal Power Plant (GTPP) was successfully commissioned and commenced its commercial operation on December 12, 2024. Hon'ble Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi has dedicated the Unit-1 (660 MW) of the GTPP to the Nation by virtual mode on May 30, 2025 in a grand function held at Kanpur Nagar. Till date, Unit-1 of this project has generated 4449.84 MUs of electricity, resulting in revenue of ₹ 2638.69 Cr.  With Unit-2 commercially operational, the project is firmly on track for completion of the third and final unit in FY 2025-26, taking the total capacity to 1,980 MW. The power generated from the project is catering to the growing electricity demand of the nation and boosting the economy particularly of the State of Uttar Pradesh. Upon commissioning of all three units, the project is expected to generate 14,743.08 MUs annually, which will be meet the energy requirements of approximately 12 million average Indian households annually. Consequently, the project will also witness a significant increase in annual revenue to ₹ 8,453.3 Cr in a year. Presently, as per the power allocation by Minstry of power, GoI, 93.11% of Power generated from this project is allocated of the State of Uttar Pradesh. Further, balance power from this project is being allocated to various states, promoting inter-state energy equity.  The project underscores NUPPL’s commitment to environmental sustainability, incorporating supercritical boiler and turbine-generator sets, Flue Gas Desulphurization (FGD), Selective Catalytic Reduction (SCR) technologies, and Zero Liquid Discharge systems to meet stringent environmental standards. On socio-economic front, GTPP project has created significant number of job opportunities and a maximum of 8,500 workers were engaged directly during peak project construction phase. However, presently more than 4000 Nos. of contract workers are engaged. Further, with commissioning of all the three units, direct & indirect employment shall be of around 25000 Nos., which will benefit the economic growth of the State of Uttar Pradesh. NUPPL is also progressing steadily with the development of the captive Pachwara South Open cast project (PSOCP) in Dumka District, Jharkhand, which will provide a sustainable fuel source for the power plant. The commencement of coal production from PSOCP is anticipated from FY2025-26 in phased manner. With the commercial operation of Unit-2, NUPPL moves closer to realizing its vision by contributing to sustainable and efficient thermal power to the nation’s grid.