CERC grants transmission licence to TP Gopalpur for 765/400 kV 2x1500 MVA GIS project across four states
The Central Electricity Regulatory Commission has granted a transmission licence to TP Gopalpur Transmission Limited.
The order was issued on May 21, 2026.
The matter is Petition No. 125/TL/2026.
The licence has been granted under Sections 14, 15 and 79(1)(e) of the Electricity Act, 2003.
The project will be implemented under the inter-state transmission system framework.
The project includes a new 765/400 kV gas-insulated substation.
The transformation capacity will be 2x1500 MVA.
The scope also includes 765 kV 330 MVAr bus reactors.
Associated 765 kV and 400 kV bays are also part of the scheme.
The project is targeted for completion by December 31, 2027.
The project has relevance across Bihar, Jharkhand, Odisha and West Bengal.
State transmission utilities from these four states were among the respondents.
CTUIL and REC Power Development and Consultancy Limited were also respondents.
This shows the multi-state coordination required for the project.
A 765/400 kV substation of this size is a major grid node.
It can strengthen inter-state power transfer capability.
It can also support evacuation of generation from eastern India.
The additional high-voltage infrastructure will help reduce congestion and improve grid reliability.
The project uses gas-insulated substation technology.
GIS is useful where land is limited or where compact high-voltage infrastructure is needed.
It also supports better reliability in difficult environmental conditions.
This makes it suitable for strategic transmission nodes.
The 2x1500 MVA configuration provides 3,000 MVA of transformation capacity.
This allows large volumes of power to move between 765 kV and 400 kV networks.
Such capacity is important as regional demand rises.
It also supports large-scale renewable and conventional generation evacuation.
Private transmission role
TP Gopalpur Transmission Limited is the licensed transmission developer.
The company was earlier known as ERES-XXXIX Power Transmission Limited.
The project reflects continued private participation in India’s ISTS buildout.
Tariff-based competitive bidding has become a major route for such transmission projects.
For Bihar, Jharkhand, Odisha and West Bengal, the project can improve transfer capability and supply reliability.
For generators, it provides stronger evacuation infrastructure.
For DISCOMs, better inter-state transmission can support more reliable procurement.
For consumers, it can reduce the risk of grid bottlenecks affecting supply.
The key deadline is December 31, 2027.
The project must manage equipment procurement, construction, bay integration and commissioning.
High-voltage GIS equipment and transformers are long-lead items.
Timely execution will therefore be critical.
CERC’s licence to TP Gopalpur Transmission Limited adds another major 765 kV node to India’s inter-state grid.
The 765/400 kV, 2x1500 MVA GIS substation will support power transfer across eastern India.
The project strengthens grid reliability, evacuation capacity and inter-state transmission resilience.
The key watchpoints are equipment ordering, construction progress, coordination with state utilities, and commissioning by December 31, 2027.
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