1,600-MW ultra supercritical thermal power project in jharkhand got delayed due to COVID-19
On 1st June 2020 (Monday), the Developer of 1,600 MW thermal power project in Jharkhand has informed that the project has been delayed due to the coronavirus induced lockdown.
The project would export 1,496 MW to Bangladesh Power Development Board after it is operational. "The COVID-19 has impacted and delayed the schedule of implementation and commissioning of 1,600-MW Ultra supercritical coal-based thermal power project in the state of Jharkhand which is being developed for supply of 1,496 MW to the Bangladesh Power Development Board (BPDB) as per the Power Purchase Agreement (PPA) executed," Adani Power said.
In March last year, the government had approved a Rs 14,000-crore special economic zone (SEZ) project of Adani Power in Jharkhand, which will export power to Bangladesh. The project is being set up at sector-specific SEZ for power at villages -- Motia, Mali, Gaighat and adjacent villages in Godda district, Jharkhand over an area of 425 hectare.
Two supercritical units of 800 MW each would be set up with an investment of Rs 14,000 crore which would include setting up of a water pipeline and power evacuation system.