NTPC Nabinagar plant's capacity to rise to 4,360 MW on completion of stage II expansion: Official

Aurangabad (Bihar): The total installed capacity of the National Thermal Power Corporation (NTPC) plant at Nabinagar in Bihar's Aurangabad district will rise to more than 4,360 MW on completion of the stage II expansion, a top official said on Tuesday.

The plant is currently undertaking a major expansion under Stage II, involving the construction of three 800 MW units.

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"The 1980 MW Nabinagar Super Thermal Power Project continues to play a significant role in meeting Bihar's growing energy demand. Its total installed capacity will rise to 4360 MW after completion of the stage-II expansion work," L K Behera, Head of Project, told reporters here.

This will position the Nabinagar plant among the country's major thermal power stations, he said, adding: "The expansion is also expected to provide Bihar with an additional 1500 MW of power."

"In the 2025-26 financial year, the station generated over 12,932 Million Units (MU) of electricity. The station also recorded an annual Plant Load Factor (PLF) of 78.28 per cent," said the project head.

After the foundation stone for the project was laid by Prime Minister Narendra Modi last year, construction has been progressing steadily, he added.

He said that the upcoming units would incorporate air-cooled condenser technology to significantly reduce water consumption.

"The new units will also operate on Ultra Super Critical technology, enabling higher thermal efficiency through advanced high-temperature and high-pressure systems", he said.

Beyond power generation, NTPC Nabinagar continues to drive development initiatives across more than 22 nearby villages through its CSR and Community Development programmes, he said.