Editor’s Synopsis
- Assam Chief Minister Dr. Himanta Biswa Sarma laid the foundation stone for Adani Power Limited's
3,200 MW Ultra-Supercritical Thermal Power Plant at Chapar in Dhubri district, involving an
investment of around ₹48,000 crore.
- The project is expected to generate up to 20,000 jobs in the construction phase and around 5,000
jobs once operational, with commissioning scheduled in phases from December 2030.
- Mr. Jeet Adani, Director, Adani Group, said the over ₹80,000 crore investment across power, aviation
and cement is already translating into projects on the ground, with jobs, infrastructure and new
economic opportunities set to take shape across Assam over the next three to four years.
Guwahati/ Ahmedabad, 20 September 2026: Honourable Chief Minister of Assam Dr. Himanta Biswa
Sarma today laid the foundation stone for Adani Power Limited’s (APL) 3,200 MW Ultra-Supercritical Thermal
Power Plant (USTPP) at Chapar in lower Assam’s Dhubri district.
The ₹48,000-crore project is expected to generate up to 20,000 jobs in the construction phase and around
5,000 jobs once operational, adding to Assam’s power generation capacity. The ceremony was attended by
senior members of the State Government, industry leaders, local community representatives and Mr. Jeet
Adani, Director, Adani Group.
The Chapar plant is part of a ₹63,000-crore power investment in Assam, with commissioning in phases from
December 2030. Across sectors, investments in the state will exceed ₹80,000 crore, with projects already
moving from commitment to execution and set to create jobs, infrastructure and new economic opportunities
across Assam over the next three to four years. The thermal power project will also create opportunities
for local contractors, suppliers, transport operators and service providers, enabling them to participate
in and grow alongside the Adani Group’s expanding vendor ecosystem in Assam.
Dr. Himanta Biswa Sarma, Honourable Chief Minister of Assam, said, “Assam is fast emerging
as the region’s energy hub, with several mega energy projects in the pipeline. The 3200 MW Chapar project
is a proud outcome of the confidence generated by the Advantage Assam Investor Summit 2.0. With an
investment of nearly ₹48,000 crore, this project will constitute one of the largest single investments
ever made in Assam. Besides providing massive employment opportunities, the State will also benefit
through increased economic activity and SGST revenues, while local industries and enterprises will have
opportunities to participate in the emerging ecosystem.”
Mr. Jeet Adani, Director, Adani Group, said, “Today marks the beginning of an important new
chapter for Assam. Adani Power will invest ₹48,000 crore in this 3,200 MW thermal power project, bringing
reliable and affordable electricity to support homes, businesses and industries. The project will also
create jobs and open up opportunities for local contractors, suppliers and businesses. We are proud to
invest in Assam and be part of the state’s economic growth.”
He also spoke of Assam’s unique geography, which can make the state a “battery” for India and power its
future growth.
The Chapar plant will comprise four 800 MW units and use ultra-supercritical technology, with high-efficiency
systems and modern environmental safeguards.
Once commissioned, it will provide reliable and affordable power for Assam’s household, commercial and
industrial requirements, strengthening the state’s energy base.
The ₹63,000 crore power investment comprises around ₹48,000 crore for the Chapar plant and approximately
₹15,000 crore for two Pumped Storage Plants (PSPs) with a combined capacity of 2,700 MW through Adani Green
Energy Limited (AGEL). Adani Energy Solutions Limited (AESL) is implementing smart metering projects in
Assam, supporting the modernisation of the state’s power distribution infrastructure.
In aviation and cement, the Group has committed significant investments in Assam. This includes Terminal 2
at Lokapriya Gopinath Bardoloi International Airport (LGBIA) in Guwahati, which became operational on 22
February 2026, strengthening the state’s connectivity and industrial base.
The Adani Foundation, the socio-economic and development arm of the Adani Group, has reached more than
8,000 flood-affected families in upper Assam’s Sivasagar and Dhemaji districts with food, medicines,
sanitation and hygiene supplies. Around the state capital, Guwahati, the Foundation’s work covers 19
villages in Kamrup Rural district across education, healthcare, livelihoods, community infrastructure and
climate action.
Earlier, in October 2025, APL had emerged as the successful bidder through a competitive bidding process to
set up the 3,200 MW power plant and subsequently received the Letter of Award from Assam Power Distribution
Company Limited (APDCL) in November 2025.
About Adani Power
Adani Power (APL), a part of the Adani portfolio, is the largest private thermal power producer in India.
The Company has an installed thermal power capacity of 18,290 MW spread across thirteen power plants in
Gujarat, Maharashtra, Karnataka, Rajasthan, Chhattisgarh, Madhya Pradesh, Jharkhand, Tamil Nadu, and Uttar
Pradesh, apart from a 40 MW solar power plant in Gujarat. With the help of a world-class team of experts in
every field of power, Adani Power is on course to achieve its growth potential. The company is harnessing
technology and innovation to transform India into a power-surplus nation and provide quality and
affordable electricity for all.
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