Chandigarh; The Chairman of the Haryana Power Generation Corporation Ltd. Sanjeev Kaushal (HPGCL) today chaired a high-level review meeting with officials from Bharat Heavy Electricals Limited (BHEL) to assess the progress of the 1x800 MW Ultra Super Critical Expansion Unit at the Ch. Chhotu Ram Thermal Power Plant (DCRTPP) in Yamunanagar.
The Rs. 7,272.07 crore project, awarded to BHEL on an EPC (Engineering, Procurement, and Construction) basis, is advancing steadily and has already achieved several key milestones on the ground.
During the meeting, it was informed that civil work for the critical curtain wall separating the new unit from the existing 2x300 MW units is expected to be completed by the end of June 2025, with structural work scheduled to conclude by July 15, 2025. A major operational milestone—the boiler light-up—is planned for August 2028, paving the way for the commercial commissioning of the unit in March 2029.
Highlighting the project’s environmental commitments, the Chairman stated that HPGCL is maintaining a 110-hectare green belt near the plant site, with plans to afforest an equal area to enhance the region’s ecological balance.
The expansion project, which commenced with the laying of the foundation stone by the Hon’ble Prime Minister of India on April 14, 2025, is progressing according to schedule. BHEL has secured a temporary 19 kW electricity connection to support construction activities and has applied for a 250 kW connection to facilitate further works.
Land acquisition for the project is ongoing, with approximately 56 acres earmarked for development. Of this, 35 acres have already been secured for the site store. Construction activities, including earth filling, boundary wall erection, and leveling of the laydown area, are well underway.