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{{Infobox power station
| name = Kanti Thermal Power Station (NTPC kanti)
| name_official = Muzaffarpur Thermal Power Station, MTPS/KBUNL/GFTPS
| image = Kantithermal.png
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| coordinates = {{coord|26.07|85.24|type:landmark|display=inline,title}}
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| country = India
| location = [[Kanti]], [[Bihar]]
| status = O
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| commissioned = 1985
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| owner = [[NTPC Limited|NTPC]] and [[Bihar State Power Holding Company Limited|BSPHCL]] or [[Bihar State Electricity Board|BSEB]]
| operator = Kanti Bijlee Utpadan Nigam Ltd. (KBUNL)
| th_fuel_primary = [[Coal]]
| th_fuel_tertiary =
| ps_units_operational= 2 X 110 MW +
2 X 195 MW
| ps_units_manu_model = [[Bharat Heavy Electricals|BHEL]]
| th_cogeneration =
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| ps_electrical_capacity= 610 MW
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| extra = 7 MW ( approx)
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'''Kanti Thermal Power Station''' also known as '''George Fernandes Thermal Power Plant Station'''<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.telegraphindia.com/1141117/jsp/bihar/story_19048394.jsp#.VhkygOyqqko|title=Nitish vocal tonic to counter BJP claims}}</ref> is located in [[Kanti]], [[Muzaffarpur]], 90 km from [[Patna]], the capital of the [[India]]n state of [[Bihar]].<ref>{{cite web|author=Pranava K Chaudhary |url=http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/patna/Bihar-to-get-5k-MW-by-2015/articleshow/29571607.cms |title=Bihar to get 5k MW by 2015 |publisher=Times of India|date=2014-01-30 |accessdate=2016-08-07}}</ref> It is wholly owned subsidiary company of NTPC.<ref>{{cite web|author=|url=http://www.business-standard.com/article/economy-policy/kanit-barauni-power-plants-to-be-ready-by-december-113040100006_1.html |title=Kanit, Barauni power plants to be ready by December |publisher=Business Standard |date=2013-03-31 |accessdate=2013-11-05}}</ref> The share of the company is 100% of the NTPC. The plant was not functional between 2003 and 2013; however, renovation of both older units paved the way for commercial production of electricity by the end of 2013.<ref>{{cite web|title=Trial Run Successful at renovated Kanti Thermal Power Station|url=http://news.biharprabha.com/2013/08/trial-run-successful-at-renovated-kanti-thermal-power-station/|access-date=22 August 2013}}</ref>

In November 2013, Chief Minister [[Nitish Kumar]] said that another new 500 MW power plant will be set up at Kanti. The first 195 MW unit was commissioned by BHEL at the 2×195 MW plant in March 2015.<ref>{{cite web|title=BHEL commissions 195-MW thermal power unit in Bihar|url=http://www.business-standard.com/content/b2b-manufacturing-industry/bhel-commissions-195-mw-thermal-power-unit-in-bihar-115050700796_1.html}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=http://stocksmarket.in/203353/2015/05/04/bhel-gains-2-5-commissions-195-mw-thermal-unit-in-bihar/ |title=BHEL gains 2.5%, commissions 195 MW thermal unit in Bihar |publisher=StocksMarket.in |date= |accessdate=2016-08-07}}</ref>

The second unit of the 2×195 MW was commissioned on 13 June 2016. Muzaffarpur Thermal Power Station has an installed capacity of 610 MW. Another 500 MW extension has been planned. [[East Central Railway zone|East Central Railway]] will provide uninterrupted supply of coal to the thermal power station.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/patna/railways-assures-ntpc-of-uninterrupted-coal-supply/articleshow/64937441.cms|title=Railways assures NTPC of uninterrupted coal supply}}</ref> The electrification work between [[Muzaffarpur–Gorakhpur main line|Kaparpura and Kanti stations]] will be completed.

==History==
First started in 1985, Kanti Power Plant had an initial installed capacity of 110×2 MW. An additional capacity of 195×2 MW was erected in 2015-16. Kanti thermal Power Plant came into existence with the efforts of then MP of Muzaffarpur, [[George Fernandes]].<ref>{{cite web|url=http://articles.timesofindia.indiatimes.com/2001-09-13/patna/27253822_1_nabinagar-mega-power-projects-ntpc-officials |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20131021060150/http://articles.timesofindia.indiatimes.com/2001-09-13/patna/27253822_1_nabinagar-mega-power-projects-ntpc-officials |url-status=dead |archive-date=2013-10-21 |title=Barh, Karanpura projects leave questions unanswered|date= |work=[[The Times of India]] |accessdate=2013-11-05}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|author=TNN Apr 25, 2004, 03.30am IST |url=http://articles.timesofindia.indiatimes.com/2004-04-25/patna/28345800_1_george-fernandes-convener-and-defence-minister-nda-convener-and-defence |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20131021063804/http://articles.timesofindia.indiatimes.com/2004-04-25/patna/28345800_1_george-fernandes-convener-and-defence-minister-nda-convener-and-defence |url-status=dead |archive-date=2013-10-21 |title=George hopes for a smooth comeback |date=2004-04-25 |work=[[The Times of India]] |accessdate=2013-11-05}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.telegraphindia.com/1040426/asp/nation/story_3171546.asp |title=The Telegraph - Calcutta : Nation |publisher=Telegraphindia.com |date=2004-04-26 |accessdate=2013-11-05}}</ref> The construction of the plant began during George's first tenure as MP of Muzaffarpur in 1978.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.telegraphindia.com/1140507/jsp/bihar/story_18316116.jsp#.Vhkw6-yqqko|title=Leading by example}}</ref> In November 2014, Kanti plant was renamed as George Fernandes Thermal Power Plant to acknowledge his contribution.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/patna/Kantis-110MW-second-unit-starts-power-generation/articleshow/45161837.cms|title=Kanti's 110MW second unit starts power generation}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.business-standard.com/article/economy-policy/key-contests-george-fernandes-vs-bhagwan-l-sahni-104042301068_1.html |title=Key Contests: George Fernandes vs Bhagwan L Sahni | Business Standard News |publisher=Business-standard.com |date= |accessdate=2016-08-07}}</ref>
To take over Muzaffarpur Thermal Power Station (2*110MW), a subsidiary company named Vaishali Power Generating Company Limited with NTPC on 06/09/2006,-contributing 51% of equity; and the balance equity was contributed by Bihar State Electricity Board. The company was rechristened as ‘Kanti Bijlee Utpadan Nigam Limited’ on April 10, 2008.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.livemint.com/Companies/1pULjL5yjTxVvPBlDGlcPN/NTPC-to-take-over-Kanti-Nabinagar-JV-plants-for-Rs3000-cro.html|title=NTPC to take over Kanti, Nabinagar JV plants for Rs3,000 crore}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=https://economictimes.indiatimes.com/industry/energy/power/ntpc-to-take-over-kanti-nabinagar-jv-plants/articleshow/63253971.cms|title=NTPC to take over Kanti, Nabinagar JV plants}}</ref> Present equity holding is 100% by ntpc and now it's not a joint venture but is a wholly owned subsidiary company of ntpc. The company renovated and modernized the existing unit.The total cost of its renovation and modernization has been over Rs. 500 crores.

In March 2013, the renovation work of two old units was completed. MTPS started commercial production from November 1, 2013 by supplying 94 MW. This is first generation in 11 years since 2002.<ref>{{cite web|author=Anand Raj |url=http://www.telegraphindia.com/1131105/jsp/frontpage/story_17530290.jsp#.UnhxOXCVHWI |title=Power trickle boost to energy |publisher=Telegraphindia.com |date=1999-03-01 |accessdate=2013-11-05}}</ref> On 17 April 2018, Bihar state cabinet, headed by chief minister [[Nitish Kumar]], gave its nod to handing over of Kanti Thermal Power Station to [[National Thermal Power Corporation]].<ref>{{cite web|url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/patna/state-to-hand-over-3-power-plants-to-ntpc/articleshow/63805597.cms|title=Patna to hand over 3 power plants to NTPC}}</ref> On 15 May 2018, Bihar Government signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) to hand over the thermal plant to [[National Thermal Power Corporation]] for a 33- years lease.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.telegraphindia.com/states/bihar/state-happy-with-power-deal-231000|title=State happy with power deal}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/patna/state-transfers-3-power-plants-to-ntpc-on-lease-for-30-years/articleshow/64180512.cms|title=Bihar transfers 3 power plants to NTPC on lease for 30 years}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=http://pib.nic.in/PressReleaseIframePage.aspx?PRID=1532187#|title=NTPC signs MoU with Government of Bihar; aims to improve performance of Power Sector in Bihar}}</ref>

==Capacity==

{| class="sortable wikitable"
|-
! Stage !! Unit Number !! Installed Capacity ([[Megawatt|MW]]) !! Date of Commissioning !! Status !!Notes
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| Stage-1 || 1 || 110 || March 1985, recommissioned November 2013 || Operational || This unit went down in 2003 and then its renovation started by [[Bharat Heavy Electricals]] in April 2008 and is now running at full capacity since November 2013 <ref>{{cite web|url=http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/patna/500MW-power-plant-at-Kanti-soon-Nitish/articleshow/25963624.cms |title=500MW power plant at Kanti soon: Nitish|publisher=Times of India |date=2013-11-18 |accessdate=2016-08-07}}</ref>
|-
| Stage-1 || 2 || 110 || March 1986, recommissioned November 2014 || Operational || This unit too is non functional since 2003 and was also renovated by Bharat Heavy Electricals.<ref>{{cite web|author=Anand Raj |url=http://www.telegraphindia.com/1131105/jsp/frontpage/story_17530290.jsp#.U_YKTrySw9h |title=Power trickle boost to energy |publisher=Telegraphindia.com |date=2013-11-05 |accessdate=2016-08-07}}</ref> But, since 14 November 2014 this unit has been functional after the renovation and modernisation work.<ref>{{cite web|author=Anand Raj |url=http://www.telegraphindia.com/1141109/jsp/bihar/story_1242.jsp#.VGcWrTSUcRE |title=Baby steps to power target |publisher=Telegraphindia.com |date=2014-11-09 |accessdate=2016-08-07}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/City/Patna/Kantis-110MW-second-unit-starts-power-generation/articleshow/45161837.cms |title=Kanti's 110MW second unit starts power generation|publisher=Times of India |date=2014-11-15 |accessdate=2016-08-07}}</ref>
|-
| Stage-2 || 3 || 195 || 5 May 2015 ||Operational || The original planned capacity of the unit was 250 MW but was reduced to 195 MW Scheduled after [[Airport Authority of India]] raised concern over its chimney height.<ref>{{Cite web |url=http://bsphcl.bih.nic.in/B-Projects.htm |title=Archived copy |access-date=2014-08-21 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20131015042310/http://bsphcl.bih.nic.in/B-Projects.htm |archive-date=2013-10-15 |url-status=dead }}</ref>
Bhel commissioned the first 195MW unit at Muzaffarpur Thermal Power Station in India on 5 May 2015. The commissioning is the first of the two units at 390MW Muzaffarpur Thermal Power Station (TPS).<ref>http://www.power-technology.com/news/newsbhel-commissions-195mw-unit-at-muzaffarpur-thermal-power-station-in-bihar-india-4568686{{Unreliable source?|reason=domain on WP:BLACKLIST|date=June 2016}}</ref>
|-
| Stage-2 || 4 || 195 || 13 June 2016 || Operational || Original planned capacity was 250 MW but reduced to 195 MW.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.moneycontrol.com/news/business/bhel-commissions-195-mw-unit-at-muzaffarpur-plant_6860201.html |title=BHEL commissions 195 MW unit at Muzaffarpur plant |publisher=Moneycontrol.com |date=2016-06-14 |accessdate=2016-08-07}}</ref> Total installed capacity becomes 610 MW.
|-
|'''Total'''|| || '''610''' || || ||
|}

==See also==

* [[Bihar State Power Holding Company Limited]]
* [[NTPC Limited]]
* [[Barauni Thermal Power Station]]
* [[Kahalgaon Super Thermal Power Station]]
* [[Barh Super Thermal Power Station]]

==References==
{{Reflist}}
{{Railways in Bihar}}
{{Power stations of Bihar}}

[[Category:Coal-fired power stations in Bihar]]
[[Category:Energy infrastructure completed in 1985]]
[[Category:Muzaffarpur district]]
[[Category:1985 establishments in Bihar]]

Kanti Thermal Power Station - Revision history

CleanupBot II at 08:17, 14 August 2023