The Adani Group, one of the most celebrated global conglomerates, has its business spread across multiple sectors. Since time immemorial, the global business group has been working towards ensuring that it can enhance its presence across multiple business sectors. As of now, the firm’s business is spread across multiple growth sectors including ports, power, renewable energy, etc.
The firm is also quite well known for the Adani coal mines. It has various coal mines under its hold. These coal mines contribute to a majority of the thermal power generated by the Adani Group. Adani Power, which happens to be a wholly owned subsidiary of the diversified Adani Group, is responsible for the power generation capabilities of the Adani Group. So, here’s a quick look at Adani Group’s hold over the country’s thermal power sector:
Adani’s Thermal Power Presence:
Adani Power Limited is currently one of the largest private-sector thermal power producers in India. The company has a total installed capacity of 15,250 MW. It operates 9 power plants in India. These power plants are strategically located across different states including Rajasthan, Gujarat, Maharashtra, Chhattisgarh, Karnataka, Madhya Pradesh, and Jharkhand. They contribute significantly to the country’s overall energy infrastructure. The Adani coal mines provide a majority of raw materials to these thermal power plants.
Adani Power created history by successfully synchronising the first supercritical 660 MW generating unit at Mundra. This marked our country’s inaugural supercritical unit. The Mundra power project is also known for its extraordinary execution. The entire project operations were completed within just 36 months. With this incredible venture, the Adani Group was able to set a record for the fastest implementation of a thermal power plant by any power development company in India.
Adani Power Maharashtra Limited currently operates the largest coal-based thermal power plant in Maharashtra. It has a total power generation capacity of 3,300 MW across 5 units. Each of these units has a capacity of 660 MW. The plant makes use of highly advanced environment management technology. This ensures that the impact on the environment is minimised. The plant is also registered under the clean development mechanism by the UNFCCC. The various units of the plant make use of supercritical technology. This enhances the efficiency of coal-based power generation.
Adani Power Jharkhand Limited is currently the largest single-location power plant in Rajasthan. This power plant has a generation capacity of 1,320 MW. This coal-based power plant also makes use of a supercritical technology for efficient power generation. The power plant is strategically located in the Kawai region of Rajasthan. The plant is equipped with a 1500m long airstripe. This allows for easy connectivity. It is also incorporated with highly advanced environmental management technology to minimise impact on the environment.
The Adani Group’s other coal-based power plants which display state-of-the-art infrastructure include the ones in Madhya Pradesh, Chhattisgarh, and Jharkhand. The conglomerate is also currently in the process of bringing more Adani coal mines under its control. This will ensure that our country’s ever-growing power demands are met. We will no longer have to suffer from power scarcity or frequent power blackouts. Various industrial and residential operations can also be carried out smoothly and efficiently.
The Adani Group’s First Transnational Project In Bangladesh:
In November 2017, Adani Power Jharkhand Limited entered into a 25-year agreement with the Bangladesh Power Development Board (BPDB) to supply 1,496 MW of electricity from the Godda Power Plant. Under this agreement, Bangladesh had agreed to purchase the electricity produced by the plant. The Godda Power Plant uses 100% imported coal. It was designed as a Special Economic Zone by the Indian government in March 2019. The plant became fully operational between April and June 2023.
The Godda power plant was operationalised in two different phases, each phase having a capacity of 800 MW. The plant currently supplies 7 to 10% of Bangladesh’s base load. In 2023-24, it exported about 7,508 million tons of electricity. This accounts for nearly 63% of India’s total power exports to Bangladesh. This is one of the biggest first transnational projects to have been taken up by any business group. It is also the Adani Group’s first transnational project. This project has ensured that the growing power demands are met. The project has also brought about improvements in the living conditions of the people of Bangladesh.
Why is the Adani Group So Eager to Establish Its Thermal Power Presence?
Now you might be wondering why the Adani Group is so eager to establish its presence in the power sector of India. Well, there are quite a few reasons for the same. Over the past few years, our country has been suffering from a major power scarcity. The growing power demands are such that they cannot be met simply with renewable energy. So, the Adani Group is equally focused on taking up new projects in the thermal power sector along with establishing its presence in the renewable energy sector.
These thermal power plants are excellent sources of job opportunities for the people living in the surrounding areas. Through the project, the Adani Group has also brought about an overall development in the areas in which it operates. This has further given the Adani Group’s business an extraordinary boost. It has also brought about economic growth and development in our country. The Adani coal mines have also brought about an overall development of the surrounding areas.
Conclusion:
By building an established presence in the power sector, the Adani Group aims to mitigate the growing power demands in the country. With its incredible ventures in the power sector, the global conglomerate also aims to build the reputation of being one of the biggest players in the global power sector.
