Towards diversification of the company into other energy areas, THDCIL has been entrusted with a coal based 1320 MW Khurja Super Thermal Power Station at Khurja in the state of Uttar Pradesh.

  1. THDCIL entered into an MoU on 31st December’2010 with Govt. of U.P. and UPPCL for setting up 2 x 660 MW Khurja Super Critical Thermal Power Project in District Bulandshahr, U.P.  About 1200 acres of land was acquired by UPSIDC earlier at Khurja for industrial use which has been utilized for construction of the project.
  2. For Coal linkage, Ministry of Coal, GoI vide allotment order dtd.17.01.2017 has allotted Amelia Coal Mine in District Singrauli, Madhya Pradesh to THDCIL to meet out fuel requirements of the project. The coal mine has been developed and is in operation.
  3. Investment approval accorded by Cabinet Committee on Economic Affairs (CCEA) on 07.03.2019 for Khurja Super Thermal Power Plant (STPP) in District Bulandshahr of Uttar Pradesh.
  4. Hon’ble Prime Minister laid foundation stone of Khurja Super Thermal Power Project on 09.03.2019.
  5. Both units of Khurja STPP have been synchronized with National Grid - Unit-1 in Oct’2024 & Unit-2 in Aug’2025, and are in commercial operation after their COD declaration on 26.01.2025 and 26.09.2025 respectively.

Salient features

LocationNear Khurja, Distt: Bulandshahr, UP
Proposed Capacity2 x 660 MW (1320 MW)
TechnologyCoal based Supercritical Thermal Power Project
FuelCoal
Fuel Requirement5.6 MTPA
Fuel SourceAmelia Coal Mine (M.P.)
Grade of CoalG9
Average GCV4746 kcal/kg
Fuel TransportationBy Indian Railway Network
Water SourceUpper Ganga Canal
C.W. SystemRecirculating type CW system with IDCT
Power EvacuationPower generated from the plant is being evacuated through 400 kV Substation
Steam turbines2 Nos.
Coal Fired Boilers2 Nos.
Chimney (Twin flue)2 Nos. (150 m high each)

Special Project Features

The Project is implemented based on Ultra Supercritical Technology, Closed Cycle Water Recirculation System for Zero Discharge concept, equipped with Flue Gas Desulphurization (FGD) system, Selective Catalytic Reduction (SCR) provision and upgraded Electrostatic Precipitators (ESP) having efficiency more than 99% to control SOx, NOx and Particulate Matter respectively, conceptualized to perform even better than the latest emission norms of MoEF&CC.

Project Benefits
9264MU of energy at 85% PLF will be available for export to the grid from the project.

Signing of MoUMoU for implementation of Khurja Super Thermal Power Project (1320 MW) signed among THDCIL, GoUP and UP Power Corporation Ltd on 31st December, 2010.
Signing of PPAsPower Purchase Agreements for entire take-off power to be generated from Khurja STPP signed by THCDIL prior to 05.01.2011 with Uttar Pradesh, Uttarakhand, Rajasthan, Himachal Pradesh and Delhi.
Re-Routing of NH-91NHAI on 29.10.2013 conveyed “in-principle” consent to re-route the NH-91 passing through the project land on Deposit Work basis. Work of rerouting of NH-91 awarded by NHAI on 09.09.2020.
MoU for Transfer of 1200.843 Acres LandMoU for transfer of possession of already acquired 1200.843 acres of land (in four villages of Khurja Tehsil in Bulandshahr District of UP) to THDCIL signed with Uttar Pradesh Industrial Development Corporation (UPSIDC) on 14.12.3013.
Land for Railway Siding of Khurja STPPLand License Agreement with North Central Railway, Prayagraj has been signed on 21.07.2020 for annual lease of required Railway land.
Possession of 34.19 Ha private land and 0.1706 Ha Govt. Land has been handed over to respective agencies of both packages of Railway Siding.
Makeup WaterFormal water commitment letter for providing 43 Cusec water for Makeup Water System from Upper Ganga Canal at just 11 Km from Project site issued by Water Resource Department, GoUP on 12.06.2014.
Work for construction of pump house and laying of Pipe line  awarded by UP Jal Nigam on 07.10.21,has been completed.
Pre-Investment ApprovalPre-Investment Approval for incurring expenditure of Rs.585.82 Cr. towards Pre-Investment activities (like land acquisition, rerouting of National High way etc.) accorded by GoI on 20.11.2015.
Availability of CoalFor Coal linkage, Ministry of Coal, GoI vide allotment order dtd.17.01.2017 has allotted Amelia Coal Mine in District Singrauli, Madhya Pradesh to THDCIL to meet out fuel requirements of the project.The coal mine is operational.
Environmental ClearanceEC has been accorded to Khurja STPP by MoEF&CC on 30.03.2017.
Construction Power5 MW peaking Construction Power for Khurja STPP approved on 24.07.2017 and is available to project site after charging of 33kV line from sub-station by PVVNL on 31.08.2020.
Clearance for ChimneyClearance for construction of chimney for Khurja STPP obtained from Airport Authority of India on 19th April, 2018 for a period of 05 years i.e. up to July, 2023.
PIB ClearancePIB Clearance obtained for Khurja STPP on 27.02.2019.
Investment ApprovalCCEA accorded investment approval for Khurja STPP in District Bulandshahr of Uttar Pradesh at an estimated cost of Rs.11,089.42 Cr.  (Dec-17 PL) on 07.03.2019.
Foundation StoneHon’ble Prime Minister laid foundation stone of Khurja STPP on 09.03.2019.
Award of Steam Generator and associated packages including site levelingSteam Generator & Associated Packages including site levelling (SG Pkg) awarded to M/S L&T MHPS Boiler Pvt. Ltd. (LMB) on 29.08.2019. Erection of Main Boiler Unit#1 & Main Boiler Unit#2 started on 20.02.2021 & 17.08.2021 respectively.
Award of Turbine Generator and associated packagesTurbine Generator and Associated Packages (TG Pkg) awarded to BHEL on 03.10.2019.
Award of Switchyard package.Switchyard Package (SY Pkg) awarded to M/S GE T&D on 26.02.2020.
Award of Cooling Tower PackageCooling Tower package (CT Pkg) awarded to M/S Paharpur Cooling Towers Ltd. on 15.12.2020.
Award of Railway Siding PackagesTwo Civil Work Packages for construction of Railway Siding awarded on 29.10.2020.
1st package awarded to M/s Jhajhariya Nirman Ltd. &
2nd package awarded to M/s I.S.C-CMIPL (JV).
Award of Coal, Limestone and Gypsum Handling Plant PackageCoal, Limestone and Gypsum Handling Plant Package awarded to M/s Thyssenkrupp Industries India Pvt. ltd. on 04.08.2021.
Award of CW System Equipment PackageCW System Equipment Package awarded to M/s Flowmore Ltd. on 01.10.2021.
Award of CW System Civil Works PackageCW System Civil Works Package awarded to M/s BHEL on 28.10.2021.
Award of Water Treatment Plant and Miscellaneous packageWater Treatment Plant and Miscellaneous package awarded to M/s Gaja Engineering Pvt. Ltd. on 30.11.2021.
Award of Ash Dyke PackageAsh Dyke Package awarded to M/s JPW Infratech Pvt. Ltd. on 11.03.22
Power Evacuation400kV Switchyard and Khurja-Aligarh Line-1 & Line-2 have been commissioned. As per allocation of power by MoP dtd. 15.11.2022, out of 1320 MW, 64.7% power (854 MW) is to be supplied to UP and balance power is to be supplied to other beneficiaries. UPPTCL will directly evacuate their share of power i.e. 64.7% power (854 MW) from Khurja STPP Switchyard Busbar through constructing LILO to Aligarh-Shamli 400 KV lines. Connectivity to ISTS has been granted vide CTU's intimation dated 18.03.2020.
Major Milestones Achieved
  1. National Highway NH-91 diverted in Nov-22.
  2. TG-1 boxed up on 20.07.2023
  3. Boiler Hydro Test successfully done: Unit-1 on 15.03.2023; Unit-2 on 02.11.2023.
  4. Facility ready to supply water for operation of Khurja Plant since, 23.08.2023
  5. Unit-1 TG on Barring Gear achieved on 09.12.2023
  6. Aux. Boiler Light-up successfully carried out on 29.12.2023
  7. Unit-1 Boiler Light-up successfully done on 21.03.24
  8. TG-2 Boxed up on 25.06.2024.
  9. Unit-1 Steam Blowing successfully completed on 30.06.2024.
  10. 1st coal rake reached Khurja STPP from captive Amelia coal mine (Singrauli, MP) on 07.08.24.
  11. Unit-1 successfully synchronized with National Grid with on 28.10.24 with coal.
  12. Full Load operation of Unit-1 achieved on 04.12.24.
  13. Loaded coal rake with Electric Locomotive successfully received at WT-1 area through Upline of Railway Siding via RoR on 23.12.24.
  14. 72-hours Trial Run at Full Load Capacity of 660 MW successfully completed on 23.01.2025.
  15. Unit-1: Commercial Operation Date (COD) declared wef 00:00 hrs. on 26.01.25.
  16. Unit-2: TG on Barring Gear successfully achieved on 25.03.25.
  17. Unit-2: Boiler Light-Up done on 11.04.25.
  18. Unit-2: Steam Blowing commenced on 15.04.25.
  19. Steam Blowing of Unit-2 completed on 30.05.25.
  20. Unit-2 synchronized with National Grid with coal on 28.08.2025.
  21. Unit-2: Full Load of 660MW achieved on 18.09.2025
  22. Unit-2: 72-hours Full Load Trial Operation successfully completed on 22.09.2025
  23. COD of Unit-2 declared on 26.09.2025
  
Last Updated on 8/12/2025