NTPC and RVUNL form joint venture for Chhabra thermal power plant
Author: PPD Team Date: November 6, 2024
Author: PPD Team Date: November 6, 2024
NTPC Limited has signed a joint venture agreement (JVA) with Rajasthan Rajya Vidyut Utpadan Nigam Limited (RVUNL) to jointly own and operate the Chhabra thermal power plant.
The 2,320 MW plant, currently managed by RVUNL, comprises four 250 MW units (Stage 1) and two 660 MW units (Stage 2). Under this 50:50 partnership, the joint venture aims to manage the plant’s operations and explore capacity expansion opportunities.
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