NTPC's Modernization Blooms with Cleaner Power in Bihar

Barauni Thermal Power Unit Modernization (Stage-II) is NTPC Limited's project to upgrade the coal-fired thermal power plant in Begusarai, Bihar. This program modernizes 2x210 MW units, which might boost capacity. NTPC wants to improve operational efficiency, emissions, and plant performance by using supercritical boilers and high-efficiency turbines.

The expected environmental advantages include reduced NOx, SOx, and particulate matter emissions, supporting environmental conservation and better air. The project is expected to provide jobs throughout development and operation, boosting local economies.

The modernization project's start and end dates are unknown. Contact NTPC or check their website for project updates. News articles and press announcements on NTPC's Begusarai modernization efforts may also reveal project progress and effect. Understanding the operating characteristics and capacity of the Barauni Thermal Power Plant will help analyze the possible effects of this upgrade endeavor.

As on December,2023. The project is now in the stage of construction being started. The completion of the project's work has reached the 65% mark. The work on the project will be finished by March of 2024.  

News by Rahul Yelligetti