Adani Power Commences Construction of 3.2GW Thermal Plant in Assam
Adani Power has started construction on a 3.2 gigawatt ultra-supercritical thermal power plant (USTPP) in Chapar, Dhubri district, Assam. The project was inaugurated with a foundation stone-laying ceremony led by Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma and attended by senior officials and Adani Group representatives including Jeet Adani. The development is expected to attract $5 billion (Rs480 billion) in investment and create up to 20,000 jobs during construction with an additional 5,000 once operational. The plant will feature four 800MW units using advanced technology for efficiency and environmental compliance. Adani Power secured the project through a competitive bidding process in October 2025 after receiving a letter of award from Assam Power Distribution Company in November 2025. This initiative is part of Adani Group's broader strategy to expand its presence in Assam, with total planned investments exceeding Rs630 billion across various energy sectors.
Topics: Energy Infrastructure Investment in India Job Creation Thermal Power Plants