NHPC plans thermal foray, to start power trading

National Hydroelectric Power Corporation (NHPC) is planning coal-fired projects and begin inter-state trading of electricity.

"We are looking to set up a coal-based power plant in Madhya Pradesh. We have approached the state government for a coal mine, but nothing has been decided as yet," S K Garg,chairman and MD of NHPC, said.


The company has also revived plans to set up a 500 MW project in Nepal, and will take up two projects in Bhutan with a total capacity of 1,600 MW as part of its overseas expansion.

NHPC plans to become a 10,000 MW company by 2,012 from the current capacity of 3,750 MW.