Patna: In a significant stride towards bolstering Bihar’s energy infrastructure, the successful trial run of the third unit (660 MW) of the first phase of the Barh Super Thermal Power Project was completed today, June 5. This crucial development aims to meet the state’s escalating power demand and accelerate its industrial growth.
The sprawling Barh Super Thermal Power Project boasts a total generation capacity of 3300 MW, strategically divided into two phases. The first phase is designed to generate 1980 MW (660 MW x 3 units), while the second phase will contribute 1320 MW (660 MW x 2 units).
Phase One Nears Completion, Boosting Bihar’s Grid
With the commissioning of this third unit, the first phase of the project has now achieved its full 1980 MW generation capacity. Out of this, Bihar is set to receive a substantial 1110 MW of electricity. Earlier, the first unit of this phase was energized in November 2021, followed by the second unit in August 2023.
It’s important to note that the units under the project’s second phase (1320 MW capacity) were completed back in 2016, already providing Bihar with an additional 1136 MW of power.
“A Milestone for Energy Availability”
Congratulating on this achievement, Energy Minister Bijendra Prasad Yadav hailed the Barh Thermal Power Plant as “a milestone in the direction of strengthening the energy availability of Bihar.” He attributed this significant progress to the “efficient leadership and visionary thinking of Chief Minister Nitish Kumar.”
The Energy Minister emphasized that the successful implementation of this project will ensure “uninterrupted and quality power supply to the state,” which will provide immense benefits across various sectors, including industrial development, agriculture, business, and domestic consumption. This successful commissioning marks a vital step in Bihar’s journey towards energy self-sufficiency and sustained economic growth.
