Odisha to lose 250 MW on scrapping of TTPS units.

With the Union ministry of power targeting retirement of four thermal units of NTPC's Talcher Thermal Power Station (TTPS), Odisha is set to lose 250 MW power.

The four thermal units of NTPC, each with capacity of 62.5 MW, are to be phased out since they are old units commissioned during 1967-69.

The scrapping of old thermal units is as per the National Electricity Plan (2012-17) wherein 4,000 MW capacity has been identified to be retired, mainly non-reheat type coal-based units, lignite and gas-based units. These units are to be shutdown in a phased manner during the 12th Plan period (2012-17).

Presently, the NTPC TTPS dedicated entirely to Odisha, has a capacity of 460 MW. The maharatna firm has plans to add two 660 MW super critical units to this power station which it had acquired from the erstwhile Orissa State Electricity Board (OSEB).

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