NTPC Limited and NTPC Green Energy Limited (NGEL) has signed two separate non-binding memorandum of understanding (MoU) with Rajasthan Rajya Vidyut Utpadan Nigam Limited (RVUNL) to explore opportunities for adding supercritical units to the existing Chhabra thermal power plant.
Additionally, the parties aim to implement measures to enhance efficiency and reduce the generation cost of the plant’s existing units. Furthermore, the MoU also includes the undertaking of 15 to 20-year annuity-based renovation and modernisation of old thermal units of RVUNL by NTPC or its affiliates. The MoU between NGEL and RVUNL was signed for development of renewable energy projects and green hydrogen derivatives up to 25 GW and 1 million tonnes capacities, respectively, in Rajasthan.