Sat Sep 13 16:34:46 UTC 2025: Here’s a summarized version of the text followed by a news article:
**Summary:**
Adani Power will invest $3 billion (₹26,482 crore) to build a 2,400 MW ultra super-critical power plant in Bihar, India. They’ve signed a 25-year Power Supply Agreement with Bihar State Power Generation Company Ltd. (BSPGCL) after winning the project with the lowest supply rate. The plant, to be built at Pirpainti in Bhagalpur district, will be commissioned in 60 months and create thousands of jobs during construction and operation. The coal linkage has been allocated under the SHAKTI Policy.
**News Article:**
**Adani Power Invests $3 Billion in Bihar Power Plant**
**New Delhi – September 13, 2025** – Adani Power announced today a significant investment of $3 billion (approximately ₹26,482 crore) to establish a 2,400 MW ultra super-critical power plant in Bihar. The project, located in Pirpainti, Bhagalpur district, aims to bolster the state’s power generation capacity and stimulate economic growth.
The company has secured a 25-year Power Supply Agreement (PSA) with Bihar State Power Generation Company Ltd. (BSPGCL) after winning the project with a competitive bid of ₹6.075 per KWh. The project was awarded by BSPGCL on behalf of North Bihar Power Distribution Company Ltd (NBPDCL) and South Bihar Power Distribution Company Ltd (SBPDCL).
Adani Power plans to operate under the Design, Build, Finance, Own, and Operate (DBFOO) model. The plant is expected to be commissioned within 60 months.
The project will receive coal linkage under the Government of India’s SHAKTI Policy. The company estimates the project will generate direct and indirect employment for 10,000-12,000 individuals during the construction phase and 3,000 once operational.
Adani Power, the largest private thermal power producer in India, currently has an installed thermal power capacity of 18,110 MW. This new venture reaffirms the company’s commitment to contributing to India’s energy security and economic development.
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