The Eastern Voice Correspondent
Patratu/Ramgarh. Patratu Vidyut Utpadan Nigam Limited (PVUNL), a Joint Venture of NTPC Limited and Jharkhand Bijli Vitran Nigam Limited (JBVNL), has achieved a significant milestone with the successful declaration of Commercial Operation (COD) of its Unit-2 (800 MW) on 25th June 2026. This marks another major step towards strengthening the power generation capacity of Jharkhand and the nation. The foundation stone of the Patratu Super Thermal Power Project was laid by the Prime Minister of India, Shri Narendra Modi.
With the successful commissioning and commercial operation of Unit-2, PVUNLPVUNL has further enhanced its contribution towards ensuring reliable, affordable and sustainable power supply to the state of Jharkhand and other beneficiary states.
Notably, with the successful COD of Unit-2, PVUNL has added 1600 MW of generation capacity within a span of just seven months through the commissioning of Unit-1 and Unit-2.
Shri A.K. Sehgal, CEO, PVUNL; Shri Anupam Mukherjee, Executive Director (Project); Shri Manish Khetrapal, GM (O&M); Shri J.C. Patra, GM (Operation & Commissioning); Shri Bishnu Dutta Dash, GM (Project) and Shri O.P. Solanki, GM (Maintenance & Ash Dyke Management) were present during the celebration of this historic achievement.
Expressing his happiness on the occasion, Shri A.K. Sehgal, CEO, PVUNL, congratulated all employees, engineers, workers, vendors, associates and partner organizations who contributed tirelessly towards the successful completion of the unit.
The successful COD of Unit-2 is expected to significantly strengthen power availability and support the growing energy requirements of Jharkhand and the country.
PVUNL extends its heartfelt appreciation to all stakeholders who have been part of this remarkable journey and looks forward to achieving greater milestones in the years ahead.