In a joint venture with the PSU UP Rajya Vidyut Utpadan Nigam Ltd (UPRVUNL), the NTPC would build a second thermal plant in Uttar Pradesh and increase the capacity of an existing one, according to officials with knowledge of the development.

The proposal to build the 1,600 MW Obra D thermal power plant in a partnership with the UPRVUNL has already been approved by the Cabinet. It is anticipated that the proposed plant, which consists of two 800 MW ultramodern units, will be operational within the next five to six years.

“The new thermal plant being set up by the NTPC in a joint venture are a part of the ₹75,000 crore MoUs signed with the UP government in the Global Investors Summit in February this year,” an official said.

Now, the NTPC has begun conducting a feasibility study for the purpose of installing another 1,600 (2x800) at Anpara D in a joint venture with the UPRVUNL.

“We have requested the NTPC for expediting the feasibility study so that the proposal can sent to the Cabinet for its approval at the earliest,” the official said.