PVUNL achieves rail connectivity for Patratu Thermal Power Project
Author: PPD Team Date: January 23, 2025
Author: PPD Team Date: January 23, 2025
Patratu Vidyut Utpadan Nigam Limited (PVUNL) successfully conducted a trial run for rail connectivity of the Patratu Thermal Power Project Phase I on January 21, 2025.
The project, located in Ramgarh district, Jharkhand, is expected to be commissioned by December 2025.
PVUNL, a special purpose vehicle (SPV) formed by NTPC Limited in a joint venture with Jharkhand Bijli Vitran Nigam Limited (JBVNL), is developing the project.
Phase I involves three 800 MW units, with a total investment of Rs.186.68 billion. Bharat Heavy Electricals Limited (BHEL) is the engineering, procurement, and construction (EPC) contractor for the project.
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