Salboni Thermal Power Station
| Salboni Thermal Power Station | |
|---|---|
| Country | India |
| Location | Salboni, Paschim Medinipur district, West Bengal |
| Coordinates | 22°34′31″N 87°18′32″E / 22.575192°N 87.308961°E |
| Status | Under construction |
| Construction began | April 2025 |
| Construction cost | ₹16,000 crore (US$2 billion) |
| Owner | JSW Energy |
| Operator | JSW Thermal Energy Limited |
| Thermal power station | |
| Primary fuel | Coal |
| Power generation | |
| Units operational | 2 × 800 MW (Phase I) |
| Make and model | Toshiba JSW Power Systems |
| Nameplate capacity | 1.6 GW (Phase I) |
Salboni Thermal Power Station is a coal‑fired thermal power station under construction in Salboni, Paschim Medinipur district, West Bengal, India. It is being developed by JSW Thermal Energy Limited, a wholly owned subsidiary of JSW Energy. The first phase consists of two 800 MW ultra‑supercritical units, totalling 1,600 MW, and the site is planned to be expanded to 3,200 MW.[1]
History
The Salboni site was originally acquired in 2007 for a proposed 10 million‑tonne steel plant and a 1,600 MW captive power plant. The steel project was later shelved, but the land – nearly 3,800 acres with a 44‑kilometre boundary wall – remained with JSW.[2]
In 2025, the power project was revived. JSW Energy signed a power purchase agreement (PPA) with the West Bengal State Electricity Distribution Company Limited (WBSEDCL) for a 1,600 MW greenfield thermal power station at Salboni.[3] A second PPA for an identical 1,600 MW unit was signed in early 2026, raising the planned capacity at the site to 3,200 MW.[4] The foundation stone for the first phase was laid in April 2025.[5]
Installed capacity
Following is the unit‑wise capacity of the plant under Phase I and the planned expansion:[6]
| Phase | Unit Number | Installed Capacity (MW) | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| I | 1 | 800 | Under construction |
| I | 2 | 800 | Under construction |
| II (planned) | 3 | 800 | Announced |
| II (planned) | 4 | 800 | Announced |
The two units of Phase I each have a capacity of 800 MW and are based on ultra‑supercritical technology. Phase II, also comprising two 800 MW units, is subject to regulatory approvals and fuel tie‑ups.
Key features
The plant will use domestic coal allocated under the SHAKTI B (iv) policy. The entire output of Phase I is covered by a 25‑year PPA with WBSEDCL. The steam turbine generators for the first two units are being supplied by Toshiba JSW Power Systems, an associate company of JSW Energy, with each turbine having a capacity of 800 MW.[7][8]
The total investment for Phase I is approximately ₹16,000 crore (about US$2 billion). With the planned doubling of capacity to 3,200 MW, the total investment is expected to rise to around ₹40,000 crore (about US$5 billion).[4]
Employment and local development
During construction, the project will create employment for about 5,000 people, while 800–1,000 workers will be required for operations. A skill development centre is also planned to train local youth.[9]
See also
References
- ↑ "JSW Energy collaborates with Toshiba for 1600 MW Salboni thermal power plant". Economic Times Energy. Retrieved 13 June 2026.
- ↑ "Land powers JSW thermal dream: West Midnapore's Salboni hosts Bengal's mega power plant". The Telegraph. Retrieved 13 June 2026.
- ↑ "JSW Energy arm signs PPA for 1,600 MW thermal project in West Bengal". CNBC TV18. Retrieved 13 June 2026.
- 1 2 "JSW Energy doubles Salboni project to 3,200 MW with ₹40,000 crore investment". Economic Times Energy. Retrieved 13 June 2026.
- ↑ "In Salboni for thermal plant, Bengal CM hits out at critics: 'We don't talk, we work'; lays foundation stone for 1,600 MW power project". The Indian Express. Retrieved 13 June 2026.
- ↑ "JSW Energy signs 1600 MW PPA in West Bengal, doubling Salboni units capacity to 3200 MW". Projects Today. Retrieved 13 June 2026.
- ↑ "JSW Energy awards turbine contract for 1,600 MW Salboni project". Power Peak Digest. Retrieved 13 June 2026.
- ↑ "JSW secures two 800 MW turbines for West Bengal project". Asian Power. Retrieved 13 June 2026.
- ↑ "Mamata announces state plans for slew of power plants". The Times of India. Retrieved 13 June 2026.
