Tata Power commissions 765 kV transmission corridors in Uttar Pradesh

Tata Power Company Limited has commissioned two 765 kV Extra High Voltage (EHV) transmission corridors in Uttar Pradesh, adding a total of 574 circuit kilometers to the state’s transmission network. The new lines are intended to strengthen the Northern Grid and support large scale power evacuation across Uttar Pradesh.

The commissioned corridors include the 380 circuit kilometer Mainpuri Bara line and the 194 circuit kilometer Mainpuri Unnao line. These assets have been developed under the South East UP Power Transmission Company Limited (SEUPPTCL) project and form part of a broader effort to reinforce high capacity transmission infrastructure in Northern India.

The project was acquired by Resurgent Power Ventures Pte. Limited as part of the resolution process for stressed power assets. Resurgent Power Ventures is a joint venture led by Tata Power, ICICI Bank, and global investors. Once fully operational, the transmission system is expected to enable evacuation of more than 3,000 MW of thermal power generated within Uttar Pradesh.

Project execution involved complex engineering work, including the use of over 42,000 metric tonnes of tower steel and 6,900 kilometers of conductor stringing. Construction required more than 100 major crossings over railways, rivers, and existing transmission lines, while complying with applicable environmental and regulatory requirements.

Following this commissioning, Tata Power’s operational transmission portfolio has expanded to 5,312 circuit kilometers, with another 1,997 circuit kilometers currently under construction. The company continues to scale up its presence in India’s high voltage transmission segment as part of its integrated power operations.

Tata Power is part of the Tata Group and owns a diversified generation portfolio of 16.3 GW across the power value chain. Clean energy accounts for 46% of this capacity. The company has stated its commitment to achieving Net Zero emissions by 2045.