Adani Group plans to invest ₹20,000 crore in thermal power plant in Bihar, aiming to boost the state’s energy infrastructure. The Adani Group has unveiled plans to establish a coal-fired ultra-supercritical thermal power plant in Bihar with an investment of ₹20,000 crore. This announcement was made by Pranav Adani, Director at Adani Enterprises, during the Bihar Business Connect Summit held on Friday.
The proposed power plant aims to generate 12,000 jobs in the pre-commissioning phase and create 1,500 skilled roles during its operational phase. Though specific capacity details were not disclosed, sources suggest it could be a 1,600 MW (2×800 MW) facility, similar to the company’s Mirzapur project in Uttar Pradesh.
Adani Group plans to invest ₹20,000 crore in thermal power plant in Bihar to address the state’s power deficit and support industrial growth. In addition to the power plant, Adani Group is expanding its footprint in Bihar across logistics, gas distribution, and agri-logistics. The company has already invested ₹850 crore in these sectors, generating 25,000 direct and indirect jobs. It plans to inject an additional ₹2,300 crore to enhance warehousing, handling capacity, and operations in areas like electric vehicles (EVs), city gas distribution, and compressed biogas. This expansion is expected to create 27,000 more job opportunities.
Cement and Infrastructure Projects
The conglomerate is also advancing its cement manufacturing operations in Bihar. Work has commenced on a greenfield cement plant at Warisaliganj, with plans to invest ₹2,500 crore to achieve a production capacity of 10 million tonnes annually in phases. This initiative is anticipated to generate 9,000 direct and indirect jobs.
To bolster strategic infrastructure, the group is exploring a ₹1,000 crore investment in projects such as Gati Shakti Railway Terminals, Inland Container Depots (ICDs), and Industrial Warehousing Parks.
Adani Group plans to invest ₹20,000 crore in thermal power plants in Bihar, using ultra-supercritical technology to enhance efficiency and reduce emissions. A significant investment of ₹2,100 crore is earmarked for manufacturing and installing 2.8 million smart meters across five cities in Bihar-Siwan, Gopalganj, Vaishali, Saran, and Samastipur. This initiative aims to automate electricity consumption monitoring and is expected to create 4,000 local jobs in the technology sector.
Commitment to Bihar’s Growth
Pranav Adani highlighted the group’s commitment to Bihar’s development and praised the state government’s efforts to create a conducive business environment. He noted that Chief Minister Nitish Kumar’s vision has positioned Bihar as a model for growth, attracting substantial private investments.
With these initiatives, the Adani Group seeks to play a pivotal role in driving Bihar’s economic transformation, focusing on energy, infrastructure, and job creation.
Balancing Economic Growth and Environmental Concerns
Adani Group’s proposed ₹20,000 crore ultra-supercritical thermal power plant in Bihar represents a significant investment in the state’s energy infrastructure. This project could address Bihar’s chronic energy deficits and foster industrial growth, creating thousands of direct and indirect job opportunities. However, the reliance on coal raises concerns about environmental sustainability. Coal-fired plants are major contributors to greenhouse gas emissions and air pollution, posing challenges to India’s climate commitments under the Paris Agreement. While ultra-supercritical technology is more efficient and emits less carbon dioxide than traditional methods, the environmental costs remain substantial.
Moreover, Bihar’s lack of coal mines means dependence on coal from neighboring states, which could increase logistical costs and emissions. Balancing economic benefits with sustainable energy practices will be critical to ensuring long-term growth that aligns with India’s green energy ambitions.
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