Meja Super Thermal Power Project Expansion
Sector: Geothermal • Location: Prayagraj, Uttar Pradesh, India
Source: The Times of India
The Uttar Pradesh cabinet has approved the expansion of the Meja Super Thermal Power Project in Prayagraj by adding three new power generation units of 800MW each, increasing the proposed new capacity to 2,400MW. The project will be developed through a 50:50 joint venture between the UP government and NTPC with an estimated investment of around Rs 38,157 crore. The first unit is targeted to be com
- Status
- Prospective
- Sector
- Geothermal, Power Generation (CCGT), Government, Water Supply and Storage
- Location
- Prayagraj, Uttar Pradesh, India
- Updated
- 22 Jul 2026
- Source
- The Times of India
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Description | The Uttar Pradesh cabinet has approved the expansion of the Meja Super Thermal Power Project in Prayagraj by adding three new power generation units of 800MW each, increasing the proposed new capacity to 2,400MW. The project will be developed through a 50:50 joint venture between the UP government and NTPC with an estimated investment of around Rs 38,157 crore. The first unit is targeted to be commissioned within five years, with the second and third units expected to become operational within 69 and 78 months respectively. The water source for the project will be the river Ganga. |
Original sector | Energy |
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Location
Country | India |
State | Uttar Pradesh |
City | Prayagraj |
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Source | The Times of India |
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Record type | Project |
Sector | Geothermal, Power Generation (CCGT), Government, Water Supply and Storage |
Article published date | 2026-05-21 |
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