Shimla, 07 November 2025: Shri Bhupender Gupta, Chairman & Managing Director, SJVN Limited informed that the 660 MW Unit-1 of the 1320 MW Buxar Thermal Power Project in Bihar successfully completed its 72-hour trial run operation on 5th November 2025.
Sh. Bhupender Gupta congratulated the employees on this remarkable achievement and highlighted that with successful completion of the trial run, the company is now all set for Commercial Operation of this unit. He stated that this accomplishment not only demonstrates the technical prowess of SJVN but also reflects the dedication and coordinated efforts of employees, contractors and all stakeholders.
Sh. Ajay Kumar Sharma, Director (Personnel), SJVN, emphasized that successful 72-hour trial run of Unit-1 marks a significant milestone in SJVN’s journey. He congratulated entire team for their relentless hard work, professionalism and unwavering commitment, despite various challenges.
Sh. Sipan Kumar Garg, Director (Finance), SJVN, also extended his congratulations to all and highlighted that the integration of advanced technology, modern control systems and strict adherence to environmental and safety standards makes Buxar Thermal Power Project a benchmark of efficiency and modernization in India’s power sector.
The 1320 MW Buxar Thermal Power Project, being implemented by SJVN Thermal Private Limited (STPL), a wholly owned subsidiary of SJVN, is based on state-of-the-art supercritical technology, ensuring higher efficiency and reduced environmental impact. Once fully commissioned, the project will generate approximately 9,828.72 million units of electricity annually, contributing significantly towards meeting the nation’s growing power demand.
