Adani junks pact to buy 49% in OPGC

The Odisha government, which holds 51% stake in OPGC, had exercised Right of First Refusal (RoFR) to purchase the 49% stake held by AES.

December 24, 2020 09:54 pm | Updated 09:54 pm IST - new Delhi:

Adani Power on Thursday said the agreement to acquire 49% stake in Odisha Power Generation Corporation (OPGC) from the affiliates of the AES Corporation, is formally junked.

The Odisha government, which holds 51% stake in OPGC, had exercised Right of First Refusal (RoFR) to purchase the 49% stake held by AES.

OPGC operates 1,740 MW thermal power plant in Odisha. This plant is the mainstay of Odisha for base load power supply and amongst the lowest- cost power generators in the State. The plant has a long-term power purchase agreement with GRIDCO.

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