The 2x250 MW Unit-I of Neyveli Thermal Power Station-II expansion has completed its continuous operation for 72 hours and qualified for Commercial Operation (COD).
With this, the power generating capacity of the NLC has expanded from 3,490 MW to 3,740 MW, a press note from NLC said. NLC is setting up a 2x250 MW Thermal Power Station at Neyveli as part of its Thermal Power Station-II Expansion.
Recently, the Unit-I (500MW) of NTPL Thermal Power Station, implemented through a Joint Venture Company, NLC Tamil Nadu Power Limited (NTPL) incorporated by NLC (89 per cent) and TANGEDCO (11 per cent) had attained COD on June 6.
Unit-II of this Thermal Power Station had attained Commercial Operation Declaration on April 21. The pre-commissioning activities in Unit-II of NTPL Thermal Power Station are nearing completion. This unit would also be ready for commercial operation this month.