NLC India's Ghatampur Unit-3 (660 MW) Achieves COD, Boosts Group Capacity to 8405 MW
NLC India's joint venture NUPPL has achieved the Commercial Operation Declaration of Unit-3 (660 MW) at the Ghatampur Thermal Power Project effective June 13, 2026, completing the full 3x660 MW station commissioning. This development raises the NLCIL group's total installed capacity from 7745 MW to 8405 MW, strengthening power supply to Uttar Pradesh and supporting national energy needs.

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Neyveli Uttar Pradesh Power Limited (NUPPL), a joint venture between NLC India and Uttar Pradesh Rajya Vidyut Utpadan Nigam Limited (UPRVUNL), has announced the Commercial Operation Declaration (COD) of Unit-3 (660 MW) at the Ghatampur Thermal Power Project, effective from 00:00 hours on June 13, 2026. This milestone completes the full commissioning of the Ghatampur Thermal Power Station (3x660 MW), bolstering reliable power supply to Uttar Pradesh and contributing to national energy requirements. With this addition, the NLCIL group's overall installed capacity has risen from 7745 MW to 8405 MW.
Project Details
The Ghatampur Thermal Power Project is a 3x660 MW facility, and the COD of the third unit brings the entire station under commercial operation. NUPPL is structured as a joint venture with NLC India Limited holding a 51% stake and UPRVUNL holding the remaining 49%.
Capacity Overview
The addition of the 660 MW unit has resulted in a quantifiable increase in the group's power generation capabilities, as outlined below:
| Metric: | Value |
|---|---|
| Previous Installed Capacity: | 7745 MW |
| New Installed Capacity: | 8405 MW |
| Capacity Added: | 660 MW |
The information was submitted to the exchanges under Regulation 30 of the SEBI (Listing Obligations and Disclosure Requirements) Regulations, 2015.
Historical Stock Returns for NLC India
| 1 Day | 5 Days | 1 Month | 6 Months | 1 Year | 5 Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| -1.58% | +2.93% | -7.12% | +28.16% | +40.54% | +425.62% |
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