The Tamil Nadu government is moving forward with the expansion of the Ennore Thermal Power Station to address the increasing electricity demand in the state. Tenders have been issued for the establishment of a 1×660 MW supercritical coal-fired thermal power unit at Ennore under a public-private partnership model.
The project, initially approved in March 2012, faced delays and setbacks leading to its termination in 2018 and 2024 due to financial and execution issues. Now, the state is opting for a PPP model to add a reliable base-load capacity, with the project expected to have an installed capacity of 660 MW.
The successful bidder will be responsible for completing the remaining works, arranging project finance, and operating the plant under a long-term agreement. The project aims to address the rising power demand in Tamil Nadu, which has seen a significant increase in peak demand over the years.
