EconomySunday, 14 June 2026·The Hindu - Tamil Nadu
NUPPL’s Ghatampur Unit-3 begins COD, completing 1,980 MW thermal project
NUPPL declared commercial operation of Ghatampur Unit-3 (660 MW) on June 13, 2026, completing the 1,980 MW project.
Key highlights
Direct fact
On June 13, 2026, Neyveli Uttar Pradesh Power Limited (NUPPL) declared Commercial Operation Declaration (COD) for Unit-3 of the 1,980 MW Ghatampur Thermal Power Project, completing the project’s 3x660 MW capacity.
Key specifics
- Unit-3 has a capacity of 660 MW.
- The unit was synchronised with the grid on April 3, 2026.
- First coal firing was achieved on April 22, 2026, and full load operation on May 6, 2026.
- Unit-1 and Unit-2 entered commercial operation on December 12, 2024, and December 9, 2025.
- The project is expected to generate 14,743 MUs annually and serve about 12 million average Indian households.
Exam lens
Economy and energy MCQ focus: NUPPL, 1,980 MW, 660 MW Unit-3, COD on June 13, 2026, 14,743 MUs. TNPSC may ask the project name, capacity, and commissioning dates.