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Adani Power’s $3 Billion (₹26,482 Cr) Bihar Bet: 2,400 MW Project to Boost State’s Energy Supply
1. Mega Investment in Bihar
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Total Investment: USD 3 billion (~₹26,482 crore).
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Project Capacity: 2,400 MW ultra super-critical thermal power plant.
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Location: Pirpainti, Bhagalpur district, Bihar.
2. Project Structure & Timeline
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Configuration: 800 MW × 3 units.
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Model: DBFOO (Design, Build, Finance, Own, and Operate).
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Commissioning Timeline: 60 months (5 years).
3. Power Supply Agreement (PSA)
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Tenure: 25-year Power Supply Agreement (PSA).
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Buyer: Bihar State Power Generation Company Ltd. (BSPGCL).
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Beneficiaries: North Bihar Power Distribution Company Ltd. (NBPDCL) & South Bihar Power Distribution Company Ltd. (SBPDCL).
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Winning Bid Rate: ₹6.075 per kWh (lowest bid).
4. Fuel Security – SHAKTI Policy
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Coal linkage secured under Government of India’s SHAKTI Policy, ensuring:
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Stable fuel supply.
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Reduced input cost risks.
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5. Employment & Economic Impact
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During Construction: 10,000–12,000 jobs (direct + indirect).
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Post Commissioning: ~3,000 permanent jobs.
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Boost to local economy via infrastructure and auxiliary industries.
6. Adani Power’s National Position
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Part of the Gautam Adani-led Adani Group.
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India’s largest private thermal power producer.
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Installed Capacity: 18,110 MW (prior to this Bihar project).
7. Financial Takeaways
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₹26,482 crore investment = one of the largest private sector power commitments in Bihar.
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Long-term revenue stream locked through 25-year PSA.
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Competitive tariff of ₹6.075/kWh strengthens market position.
