THDC India Limited (THDCIL), a Mini-Ratna Public Sector Enterprise, has achieved a monumental milestone in its commitment to strengthening India’s power generation capacity with the announcement of the Commercial Operation Date (COD) of the Unit#1 of 1,320 MW Khurja Super Thermal Power Plant (KSTPP).
According to R. K. Vishnoi, CMD THDCIL, it is a proud moment that the Commercial Operation Date (COD) of the Unit#1 of the 2×660 MW (1320 MW) of KSTPP has been declared in the midnight of 25th January 2025. He has mentioned that while traditionally, THDCIL’s core business area had been harnessing of hydropower, this landmark achievement marks a significant display of the company’s capabilities, further also showcasing its excellence and expertise in the thermal power sector, furthering India’s journey towards energy self-reliance. With the successful commissioning of this unit, THDCIL is poised to play an even more prominent role in powering the nation’s growth and contributing to its sustainable energy future.
He has also added that the foundation stone of the project was laid by Prime Minister of India and presently the synchronization with the grid; full load testing (660 MW) and trial run for 72 hours on full load have already been completed. The Commercial Operation Declaration (COD) is a significant milestone as it marks the official point when the plant is considered commercially operational and capable of generating and supplying electricity to the grid. Essentially, the COD signifies that the plant has passed all necessary tests and inspections, meets the performance standards, and is ready to contribute to the electrical system in a stable and efficient manner.
COD also ensures that the plant complies with regulatory requirements and contractual obligations. After the declaration of COD, the plant can begin supplying electricity to the grid under the signed Power Purchase Agreements – and the thermal power plant will be fully integrated into the grid, ensuring stability and continuous supply of electricity in the region. With this achievement KSTPP will start feeding reliable electricity to UP (64.7%), Rajasthan (21.3%), Uttarakhand (3.9%) and Unallocated regions(10.1%).
