Adani Power and its affiliate Adani Green Energy Ltd have won two major contracts from Assam Power Distribution Company Limited, aiming to strengthen the state’s power infrastructure with a combined investment of around ₹63,000 crore.
Under the first project, Adani Power will build a 3,200 MW ultra-supercritical thermal power plant. The plant will have four units of 800 MW each and is expected to start operations in phases from December 2030, with full commissioning by December 2032. The project will be developed under a design-build-finance-own-operate model, supplying electricity to Assam under a long-term agreement. Coal for the plant will be procured following government guidelines to ensure steady fuel availability. The estimated investment for this project is around ₹48,000 crore.
The second project involves a 500 MW pumped hydro energy storage facility to be developed by Adani Green’s subsidiary. This is part of a wider plan to set up two pumped storage plants in Assam with a combined capacity of 2,700 MW and an investment of roughly ₹15,000 crore. Pumped storage allows electricity to be stored and released when needed, improving grid stability and supporting reliable power supply. The project will operate under a fixed tariff for 40 years from the start of commercial operations.
These projects come as the Adani Group expands into both traditional thermal power and large-scale storage solutions, reflecting Assam’s push to increase electricity generation and strengthen the grid. The initiatives are expected to boost regional infrastructure, create local employment opportunities, and enhance supply chain engagement, though the projects have long-term timelines.
Overall, these twin contracts mark a major expansion for the Adani Group in northeast India and align with national priorities to enhance generation capacity, introduce storage solutions, and build a stronger, more resilient power grid for the future.
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