Patna: In a significant boost to Bihar’s power infrastructure, commercial power generation has begun from the third unit of Stage-1 at NTPC Barh on July 1, 2025. This marks a major milestone for the state’s energy sector, adding an additional 383 MW of electricity to the Bihar grid.
The commercial operation follows the successful completion of a 72-hour full load trial on June 5, during which the unit was rigorously tested for technical, operational, and safety parameters.
With the commissioning of this latest unit, Bihar’s power allocation from NTPC Barh has increased from 1902 MW to 2285 MW, significantly strengthening the state’s power supply during peak demand periods.
Eastern India Also Benefits from NTPC Barh
NTPC Barh, one of the key thermal power stations in the region, not only supplies electricity to Bihar but also caters to the energy demands of Jharkhand, Odisha, West Bengal, Sikkim, Kerala, Gujarat, and Telangana. With the new unit online, the total power being supplied to Bihar from NTPC sources now stands at 7676 MW, including 300 MW of solar energy.
NTPC Barh: India’s Second Largest Power Station After Vindhyachal
With the activation of all three units of Stage-1 (3×660 MW) and the two operational units of Stage-2 (2×660 MW), the total installed and operational capacity at NTPC Barh now stands at 3300 MW across five units. This cements its position as NTPC’s second-highest power-generating station after Vindhyachal.
Celebration at Control Room Marks New Milestone
To commemorate the commencement of commercial operations, Executive Director G. Srinivas Rao, along with senior NTPC Barh officials, celebrated the achievement by cutting a cake in the Stage-1 control room. Present on the occasion were Shrikant Kerhalkar (GM, O&M), AK Raza (GM, Maintenance & Fuel Management), Arun Kumar Singh (GM, Operations & Fuel Management), Ajit Kumar (GM, Maintenance & Administration), and other senior officers.
Officials noted that the successful commissioning of the unit would enhance the reliability of power supply not only in Bihar but across eastern and southern India, supporting both domestic and industrial consumers.
