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Buxar (Bihar) : CMD SJVN ( Satluj Jal Vidyut Nigam) N L Sharma virtually inaugurated the works of Second Unit of (2 X 660) 1,320 MW Buxar Thermal Power Plant in Bihar on November 23, 2021. The foundation of 1320 MW Buxar Thermal Power Plant was laid byPrime Minister Narendra Modi on March 9, 2019.
Sharma informed that the progress of the project is being continuously monitored by Union Power & NRE Minister R K Singh. He exhorted all stakeholders to strive hard to commission the Project prior to the scheduled timeframe, according to a PIB release.
The project comprises two units and more than 50 % works related to First unit have already been completed. The 1,320 MW Buxar Thermal Power Plant with Ultra Super Critical Technology is being developed by SJVN Thermal Pvt. Ltd (a fully owned subsidiary of SJVN Limited). The Plant involves investment of around Rs. 11,000 Crore.
On commissioning, the plant will generate 9,828 Million Units of electricity. Sharma stated that every individual associated with activities of the Plant has to concertedly work towards commissioning of the first unit of Plant by June 2023 and second unit by January 2024.
SJVN’s present installed capacity is 2,016.51 MW and has portfolio of more than 11,000 MW and aims to generating 5,000 MW by 2023, 12000 MW by 2030, and 25,000 MW by 2040. SJVN has presence in various sectors of energy generation which includes Hydro, Wind, Solar and Thermal. The company also has presence in the field of Energy Transmission.