NTPC Group's Installed Capacity Exceeds 84 GW Mark with Start of 800 MW Patratu Unit
The Patratu Super Thermal Power Project, located in the Ramgarh district of Jharkhand, is operated by Patratu Vidyut Utpadan Nigam Limited (PVUNL), a subsidiary of NTPC Limited.
NEW DELHI/RANCHI, November 5, 2025: India’s largest power utility, NTPC Limited, has reached an important milestone by starting the commercial operation of the first 800 MW unit at its Patratu Super Thermal Power Project (STPP) in Jharkhand.
Unit 1 (800 MW) of the Patratu STPP, Phase-I (3x800 MW), began commercial operation at 00:00 hours on November 5, 2025. This addition has raised the NTPC Group's total installed and commercial capacity to a notable 84,849 MW.
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The successful launch of this high-capacity, supercritical unit highlights NTPC’s ongoing commitment to addressing India's growing energy needs and improving its generation portfolio with efficient thermal power plants.
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