GUWAHATI: The Assam government has signed a pact with the Neyveli Uttar Pradesh Power Ltd (NUPPL) for supply of power to the state.
The Power Purchase Agreement (PPA) was signed to ensure a steady power supply of 492 megawatts (MW) to Assam.
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Power will be supplied to Assam from the 3×660 megawatt (MW) Ghatampur Thermal Power Plant of the NUPPL.
The PPA was signed and exchanged between NUPPL CEO CS Santhosh and Chandan Deka, chief general manager/commercial & EE of APDCL at Bijulee Bhawan in Guwahati, Assam.
As per the agreement, NUPPL – a t venture subsidiary of NLC India Ltd (NLCIL) – will supply 492.72 MW of power to Assam.
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This supply of power from NUPPL is aimed at meet the growing demand for electricity in Assam.
After the g of the PPA, NLCIL CMD Prasanna Kumar Motupalli, said, “The g of the agreement with Assam for 492.72 MW exemplifies our commitment to contributing in the growth story of Assam, Uttar Pradesh and the country as a whole. We are confident in meeting the increasing energy demands and driving progress in various sectors.”
“It’s a big achievement for the NUPPL Ghatampur Thermal Power Project. This PPA was a must for the project to be sustainable and it will bring confidence among the stakeholders,” NUPPL CEO CS Santhosh said.