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Thu, 15 Oct 2026
07:42:00 am
Thu, 15 Oct 2026
07:42:00 am
Rudransh Sangwan
Published at: September 21, 2026, 7:16 AM
Synopsis
Adani Power has laid the foundation for a ₹48,000 crore Assam thermal plant. Check its capacity, jobs, timeline and wider investment plans.
Adani Power has laid the foundation stone for a ₹48,000 crore, 3,200 MW ultra supercritical thermal power project in Chapar, Assam's Dhubri district.
The project is expected to become one of the largest power generation assets in Northeast India and support industrial growth in the region.
| Metric | Details |
|---|---|
| Company | Adani Power |
| Location | Chapar, Dhubri, Assam |
| Investment | ₹48,000 crore |
| Capacity | 3,200 MW |
| Technology | Ultra supercritical |
| Units | Four 800 MW units |
| Commissioning | Phased from December 2030 |
| Construction jobs | Up to 20,000 |
| Operational jobs | Around 5,000 |
The plant will include four units of 800 MW each. Commissioning is scheduled to begin in phases from December 2030.
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The project is expected to increase Assam's power generation capacity and support electricity demand from homes, businesses and industries.
It could also create opportunities for local contractors, suppliers, transport operators and service providers.
The construction phase is expected to generate up to 20,000 jobs, while around 5,000 jobs could be created after the plant becomes operational.
The thermal power project is part of a broader ₹63,000 crore energy investment planned by the Adani Group in Assam.
| Project | Investment or capacity |
|---|---|
| Adani Power thermal plant | ₹48,000 crore |
| Pumped storage projects | ₹15,000 crore |
| Combined pumped storage capacity | 2,700 MW |
| Total power investment | ₹63,000 crore |
The group is also involved in aviation, cement, smart metering and other infrastructure projects in the state.
| Factor | What to track |
|---|---|
| Adani Power | Project execution and investment |
| Assam project | Construction progress |
| Power demand | Industrial and commercial demand |
| Commissioning | Phased operations from 2030 |
| Adani Group | Wider investments in Assam |
The Adani Power Assam project is expected to strengthen the state's electricity infrastructure. Investors will track project execution, costs and the company's wider power generation plans.
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