Suratgarh Super Thermal Power Plant


Suratgarh Super Thermal Power Station is Rajasthan's first super thermal power station. It is located 27 km away from Suratgarh town in Ganganagar district. The power plant is operated by Rajasthan Rajya Vidyut Utpadan Nigam Ltd. The power plant has 6 units that can produce 250 megawatts each.

Awards

The plant received a gold shield on 8 August 2004 from Hon'ble President for consistently outstanding performance during the years 2000 to 2004. It also received a bronze shield from Hon' Prime Minister for outstanding performance during the years 2005 and 2006.

Installed capacity

Following is the unit wise capacity of the plant.
StageUnit NumberInstalled Capacity Date of CommissioningStatus
Stage I1250May, 1998Running
Stage I2250March, 2000Running
Stage II3250October, 2001Running
Stage II4250March, 2002Running
Stage III5250June, 2003Running
Stage IV6250March, 2009Running
Stage V76602016Work in progress
Stage V86602016Work in progress