SJVN synchronises first unit of Buxar thermal power project with national grid
Author: PPD Team Date: August 22, 2025
Author: PPD Team Date: August 22, 2025
SJVN has successfully synchronised the first 660 MW unit of the 1,320 MW Buxar Thermal Power Project with the national grid on August 21, 2025. The step marks the beginning of the process towards commercial operation.
The project, located in Chausa, Buxar district, Bihar, is being developed by SJVN Thermal Private Limited, a wholly owned subsidiary of SJVN. It comprises two units of 660 MW each, utilising supercritical technology to achieve higher efficiency and lower emissions.
With an investment of Rs 13,756.56 crore, the project is expected to generate 9,828.72 million units of electricity annually. About 85 per cent of this power will be supplied to Bihar.
The company stated that the project will help meet Bihar’s power demand, ease peak shortages, and support economic growth in the region.
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