DVC to begin work on Chandrapura ultra supercritical project

Damodar Valley Corporation (DVC) is set to begin construction on the 1,600 MW Chandrapura Ultra Supercritical Power Project.  The project has received in-principle approval from the Central Government. DVC plans to expand capacity at the Chandrapura Thermal Power Station in Bokaro, Jharkhand, after demolishing decommissioned units. The expansion will require an investment of Rs 165 billion.  The existing plant has two operational units (Units 7 and 8) of 250 MW each, while six units have…