Deals13 Mar 2025, 08:00 pm
JSW Energy Signs PPA for 1,600 MW Thermal Plant and Commissions Unit-2 of Utkal Thermal Power Plant
AI Summary
JSW Energy Limited has announced two significant milestones. The company has signed a Power Purchase Agreement with West Bengal State Electricity Distribution Company Limited for a greenfield 1,600 MW (2 x 800 MW) super/ultra super critical thermal power plant. Additionally, the Company has received the Commercial Operation Date certificate for Unit 2 of the Utkal thermal power plant (2 x 350 MW).
Key Highlights
- JSW Energy signed a PPA with WBSEDCL for a 1,600 MW thermal plant in Salboni, West Bengal.
- This is the largest greenfield capacity and the largest PPA signed by JSW Energy.
- Unit-2 of the Utkal Thermal Power Plant has been commissioned ahead of the upcoming high-demand season.
- The 1,600 MW thermal power project is scheduled for commissioning in 5 years.
- The Utkal Thermal Power Plant utilizes domestic coal and sells power through the merchant market and bilateral contracts.