Power sector news: NTPC Expands Lara Thermal Power Capacity
Power sector news reports that NTPC has approved an investment of Rs 20,456.70 crore for Lara Super Thermal Power Project Stage-III, comprising two 800 MW supercritical units. The expansion will increase the Lara station's planned capacity to 3,200 MW in Raigarh district, Chhattisgarh. The announcement reinforces the importance of the NTPC project portfolio despite continued renewable energy growth.
The approved investment represents an estimated cost of approximately Rs 12.8 crore per MW based on the sanctioned amount and planned capacity. The project will utilise an existing thermal power site, which may help streamline execution compared with a completely new location.
The expansion is expected to generate demand for boilers, turbines, generators, electrical systems and other equipment supplied to large thermal projects. At the same time, the board approval is an investment sanction and not a commissioning timeline. Construction progress will depend on regulatory clearances, land, fuel linkage and execution.
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