West Bengal Power Development Corporation
The West Bengal Power Development Corporation Limited (WBPDCL) is a company owned by the Government of West Bengal with the goal to carry on the business of thermal power generation in the state of West Bengal, India. The thermal power plants under WBPDCL are in Kolaghat, Bakreswar, Sagardighi, Santaldih,and Bandel.
- Kolaghat Thermal Power Station have a total installed capacity of 1260 MW (6x210 MW).
- Bakreswar Thermal Power Station have a total installed capacity of 1050 MW (5x210 MW).
- Sagardighi Thermal Power Project have a total installed capacity of 1,600 MW (2x300 MW, 2x500 MW[2]).
- Bandel Thermal Power Station have a total installed capacity of 450 MW (4x60, 1x210 MW). Renovation & modernisation of 215MW unit is modified from 210MW.
- Santaldih Thermal Power Station have a total installed capacity of 500 MW (2x250 MW).
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| State owned organization | |
| Industry | Electricity |
| Founded | Formed in July 1985 with only one generating unit at Kolaghat with 64 MW. |
| Founder | West Bengal Government |
| Headquarters | Bidhannagar, Kolkata , India |
Key people | Dr. P. B. Salim, IAS (Chairman and Managing Director)[1] |
| Products | Electric power |
| Revenue | Having turnover 9277.84 Cr.in 2017-2018. |
| Owner | Government of West Bengal |
| Website | www |
WBPDCL works in tandem with West Bengal State Electricity Board (WBSEB).
References
- Particulars of the Members of the Board of Directors
- India, Press Trust of (15 December 2015). "Bhel commissions thermal unit in West Bengal". Business Standard India. Retrieved 27 October 2016.
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