NTPC's power production capacity reaches 72,300 MW

4 May 2023 , 07:00 AM

Following the addition of unit 1 to Bangladesh’s Maitree Super Thermal Power Plant (MSTPP), the state-owned NTPC Ltd reported on Wednesday that its total installed capacity has reached 72,304 MW. 

This accomplishment includes the most recent installation of Unit-1, which has a 660 MW capacity and is part of the 1,320 MW (2×660) MSTPP in Rampal, Mongla, Bagerhat, Bangladesh, according to a statement from the energy giant.

This is NTPC’s first capacity increase abroad. The Bangladesh-India Friendship Power business Pvt Ltd (BIFPCL), a foreign joint venture business of NTPC Ltd., assisted with the project’s execution.

Unit 1 of the MSTPP is now included in the installed and commercial capacity of the NTPC Group after receiving the necessary norms and approvals.

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