Haryana invites global bids for 800 MW thermal power unit at Yamunanagar

The Haryana government has set in motion the process to augment its electricity generation capacity by floating bids for setting up a 800 megawatt (MW) supercritical thermal power unit at Yamunanagar. The planned 800 MW unit will be an extension of the two 300 MW units at the Deenbandhu Chhotu Ram Thermal Power Plant (DCRTPP), Yamunanagar. The 800 MW unit will enhance Haryana’s electricity generation capacity to 3,382 MW.

The Haryana Power Generation Corporation Ltd (HPGCL) on January 16 floated a global tender for setting up the 800 MW supercritical expansion unit at DCRTPP, Yamunanagar, in engineering procurement and construction (EPC) mode. Power officials said the project is expected to cost ₹5,352 crore, with a debt equity ratio of 70:30. The equity will be provided by the state government. The 800 MW unit is expected to achieve commercial operation in 48 months from the date of the award of EPC contract. The expected levelised power tariff from the proposed 800 MW unit is ₹5 per unit.