Thursday, March 20, 2008

NTPC To Set Up Rs 4,375 Cr Power Plant In Kokrajhar

Guwahati: National Thermal Power Corporation (NTPC) has decided to infuse Rs 4,375.35 crore in setting up a 750 mw coal-based thermal power project at Salakati in Kokrajhar district in Assam. The project will be set up at the site of the existing non-operational Bongaigaon Thermal Power Station.

A transfer agreement has been executed between NTPC, the Assam government and Assam Power Generation Corporation (APGCL) for transfer of the existing infrastructure of 240 mw Bongaigaon Thermal Power Station of APGCL to NTPC. All key inputs and clearances, including environmental nod, have been obtained for the project. Site specific studies have been completed.

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