India’s first trans-national power plant of 1,600 MW capacity commissioned by Adani Group – EQ Mag
Electricity supplied from Godda will replace costly power generated in Bangladesh using liquid fuel
Gautam Adani, Chairman of the Adani Group, recently visited Bangladesh Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina in Dhaka to mark the successful commencement of full power supply from the Group’s Ultra Super-Critical Thermal Power Plant (USCTPP) in Godda, India. The Godda USCTPP is Adani Group’s first venture into transnational power projects and, notably, the first commissioned transnational power project in India, where 100% of the generated power is supplied to another nation.
Following the meeting, Gautam Adani expressed his honour in a tweet, acknowledging the completion and handover of the 1600 MW Ultra Super-Critical Godda Power Plant. He commended the dedicated teams from India and Bangladesh who, despite the challenges posed by the COVID-19 pandemic, successfully commissioned the plant in a remarkable time of three-and-a-half years.
Adani Power Jharkhand Ltd (APJL), a wholly-owned subsidiary of Adani Power Ltd, recently completed the dependable capacity test for the Godda plant, fulfilling the mandatory requirement under the power purchase agreement (PPA) with Bangladesh. The two units of the plant commenced commercial operations on April 6th and June 26th, with a combined capacity of 1600 MW. APJL will supply 1,496 MW from the Godda USCTPP to the Bangladesh Power Development Board through a dedicated transmission system connected to the Bangladesh grid.
The successful commissioning of the Godda USCTPP showcases the Adani Group’s exceptional project management and asset management capabilities. Despite logistical challenges, including the establishment of a 105 km-long transmission line, construction of a private railway line, and implementation of an extensive water pipeline, the project was completed in a record time of 42 months after achieving financial closure. Notably, the project was executed during the COVID-19 pandemic, and Adani’s engineering team adapted to the circumstances by conducting testing and commissioning remotely.
The power supplied from the Godda plant will positively impact Bangladesh’s power situation, replacing costly liquid fuel-generated power and reducing the average cost of purchased electricity. The Godda power plant sets a precedent by being the first in India to operate with 100% flue gas desulphurization (FGD), selective catalytic reconverter (SCR), and zero water discharge systems, ensuring environmentally friendly operations in alignment with government norms.
The commissioning of the Godda USCTPP signifies an important milestone for the Adani Group, the Bangladesh Power Development Board, and the strong economic ties between the two nations. Adani Power’s partnership in Bangladesh’s economic growth aims to provide uninterrupted and reliable electricity at a competitive tariff, fostering industrial development and strengthening the Bangladesh economy.
Source: PTI
