JSW Energy Signs 25-Year PPA with WBSEDCL for 1,600 MW Plant
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JSW Energy Signs 25-Year PPA with WBSEDCL for 1,600 MW Plant

JSW Energy has entered into a Power Purchase Agreement (PPA) with the West Bengal State Electricity Distribution Company (WBSEDCL) for a greenfield 1,600 MW super/ultra supercritical thermal power plant in Salboni, West Bengal.

Key Highlights The project is scheduled for commissioning within 5 years. The PPA, signed for 25 years, will utilize domestic linkage coal allocated to West Bengal under the SHAKTI B (iv) policy. The project is expected to boost local employment opportunities and contribute to the region’s economic growth while ensuring a stable power supply. Utkal Thermal Power Plant Achieves Milestone JSW Energy has successfully commissioned Unit-2 of the Utkal Thermal Power Plant (700 MW).

The plant uses domestic coal and sells power via the merchant market and bilateral contracts. The commissioning comes ahead of the upcoming high-demand season, ensuring a reliable base load power supply. Recent Acquisition The company recently acquired KSK Mahanadi Power Company, which operates a thermal plant in Chhattisgarh.

Future Outlook JSW Energy’s initiatives are part of its broader strategy to enhance power generation capacity, strengthen energy security, and support economic growth in India.

JSW Energy has entered into a Power Purchase Agreement (PPA) with the West Bengal State Electricity Distribution Company (WBSEDCL) for a greenfield 1,600 MW super/ultra supercritical thermal power plant in Salboni, West Bengal. Key Highlights The project is scheduled for commissioning within 5 years. The PPA, signed for 25 years, will utilize domestic linkage coal allocated to West Bengal under the SHAKTI B (iv) policy. The project is expected to boost local employment opportunities and contribute to the region’s economic growth while ensuring a stable power supply. Utkal Thermal Power Plant Achieves Milestone JSW Energy has successfully commissioned Unit-2 of the Utkal Thermal Power Plant (700 MW). The plant uses domestic coal and sells power via the merchant market and bilateral contracts. The commissioning comes ahead of the upcoming high-demand season, ensuring a reliable base load power supply. Recent Acquisition The company recently acquired KSK Mahanadi Power Company, which operates a thermal plant in Chhattisgarh. Future Outlook JSW Energy’s initiatives are part of its broader strategy to enhance power generation capacity, strengthen energy security, and support economic growth in India.

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