Northeast India's Largest Thermal Power Project in Assam

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Assam is set to host Northeast India's largest power project, a 3,200 MW Ultra-Supercritical Thermal Power Plant at Chapar, Dhubri district.
Developed by Adani Power Ltd. with an investment of ₹48,000 crore, the plant is scheduled for phased commissioning starting December 2030.
The project will surpass the 2,000 MW Subansiri Lower Hydroelectric Project to become the largest power facility in the region.
It uses advanced ultra-supercritical technology to ensure high operational efficiency and modern environmental safeguards.

The Chief Minister of Assam recently laid the foundation stone for the largest power project in Northeast India.
This mega power plant will be built at Chapar in the Dhubri district of Assam.

Once completed, this plant will be the largest power project in Northeast India by installed capacity.
It will surpass the 2,000 MW capacity of the Subansiri Lower Hydroelectric Project.
The project is a 3,200 MW Ultra-Supercritical Thermal Power Plant.
Adani Power Ltd. is developing this plant with a massive investment of ₹48,000 crore.
The government plans to commission this thermal power plant in phases starting from December 2030.

The plant will use advanced ultra-supercritical technology to generate electricity.
This technology works at much higher operating temperatures and pressures to improve overall fuel efficiency.
It also includes modern environmental safeguards to reduce the impact of emissions on nature.

The plant aims to provide reliable and cheap electricity to households, industries, and local businesses.
This project will help Assam become a major energy hub for the entire Northeast region.
It will create many new jobs and support local businesses, contractors, and suppliers.
The state of Assam will also earn more revenue through increased State GST (SGST) collections.