THDCIL achieves major milestone

In a significant achievement, THDC India Limited successfully connected Unit-2 (660 MW) of its Khurja Super Thermal Power Project (2x660 MW) with the National Grid on 28th August 2025. This milestone marks an important step toward the project's commissioning and highlights India’s effort to strengthen its energy security. R K Vishnoi, Chairman and Managing Director of THDCIL, noted that the successful synchronization of Unit-2 of Khurja STPP is a crucial step toward fully commissioning this 2x660 MW project.

It reaffirms THDCIL’s commitment to improving India’s power generation capacity and advancing its energy portfolio. This milestone demonstrates our strategic move into the thermal power sector, supporting our renewable energy portfolio to create a balanced and sustainable energy mix. With modern boilers, turbines, and advanced emission control systems, including FGD and low-NOx burners, the project emphasizes THDCIL’s focus on operational excellence, environmental responsibility, and long-term energy security for the country.

The synchronization event coincided with a ceremony honoring Shri Shallinder Singh, making the day even more significant. On this important day, Shri R.K. Vishnoi highlighted the achievement's significance and praised the THDCIL Board for its proactive decisions, which have been key to the organization's steady progress and growth. Bhupender Gupta, Director (Technical), stressed that the successful synchronization of Unit-2 of the Khurja Super Thermal Power Project is a major step toward its commissioning and showcases THDCIL’s ability to carry out complex power projects.

With Unit-2 now connected to the national grid, the project is ready to provide reliable base load power, which is crucial during peak demand. This milestone not only strengthens THDCIL’s overall generation portfolio but also supports India’s vision for a reliable and self-sufficient energy future. Kumar Sharad, ED (Project), who attended the event, credited the whole KSTPP team for their relentless efforts. He recognized their dedication and hard work in achieving this important success. The event included key officials such as Kumar Sharad, Executive Director (Project), BK Sahoo, GM (O&M), RM Dubey, GM (Electrical), Sh. Shailesh Dhyani, GM (Mechanical), Sandeep Bhatnagar, GM (Finance), along with senior officials from THDC India Limited, NTPC Consultancy, BHEL, LMB, STEAG, and GE. The equity of THDC India Limited is shared between NTPC and the Government of Uttar Pradesh.