| Khurja Super Thermal Power Plant | |
| Name Official: | Khurja STPS |
| Country: | India |
| Coordinates: | 28.1668°N 77.9032°W |
| Location: | Dashahra Kherli, Khurja (Bulandshahr) |
| Status: | Under Construction |
| Construction Began: | Dec 2018 |
| Cost: | ₹12,676 Crores (USD $1.83 billion) |
| Owner: | THDC Ltd |
| Th Fuel Primary: | Coal |
| Th Cooling Source: | Amelia Coal Mines |
| Ps Electrical Capacity: | 1320 MW |
| Website: | www.thdc.co.in |
Khurja super thermal power project or Khurja STPS is an under construction 1320 megawatt,[1] coal-fired supercritical power plant at Khurja in Bulandshahr, Uttar Pradesh, India. The project is the first thermal power project by THDC Ltd, projected to cost ₹12676 crores (US$1.8 billion). It is a two unit power plant, with the first unit expected to be completed by September 2024 and the second by December 2024.
THDC Ltd floated tenders for award of main package in June 2018. Land has been acquired by THDC and project completion is planned by 2023. The coal requirement would be 7.2 million tonnes per annum which will be sourced from the Amelia Coal mines in Madhya Pradesh.[2] [3]
The project has been accorded environmental clearance by the Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change (MoEF&CC).[4] The environmental impact assessment report was submitted to MoEF&CC in November 2016.[5]
The planned capacity of the thermal power plant is 1320 MW (2 x 660 MW)
| Stage | Unit Number | Installed Capacity (MW) | Date of Commissioning | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stage I | Unit I | 660MW | Feb 2024 | Tenders floated |
| Stage I | Unit II | 660MW | Dec 2024 | Tender floated |