Adani to Invest ₹ ~63,000 Cr in Transformative Energy Projects in Assam

Adani Group will invest about ₹63,000 crore in Assam across two transformative energy projects — a 3,200 MW ultra-supercritical thermal power plant and two pumped storage facilities with a combined capacity of 2,700 MW. This marks the largest private sector investment in Northeast India to date.

Key Highlights

• Total Investment: ₹63,000 crore
• Adani Power Ltd.: ~₹48,000 crore for a 3,200 MW greenfield ultra-supercritical thermal power plant under the DBFOO (Design, Build, Finance, Own, Operate) model.
• Adani Green Energy Ltd.: ~₹15,000 crore for two pumped storage plants (PSPs) with a combined capacity of 2,700 MW. 
• Government Support: Both projects have received Letters of Award (LoAs) from the Assam government.
• Coal Linkage: The thermal plant will source coal under the SHAKTI policy, ensuring fuel security.
• Employment Impact: Expected to generate ~30,000 jobs during the project phase, boosting local livelihoods.
• Tariff: Adani Power won the thermal project with a competitive tariff bid of ₹6.30 per kWh.

Strategic Importance

• Regional Development: This is the largest-ever private investment in Northeast India, catalyzing industrial growth in Assam.
• Energy Security: The projects will significantly enhance Assam’s power generation capacity, reducing dependence on imports and stabilizing supply.
• Green Transition: Pumped storage facilities will support renewable integration, balancing intermittent solar and wind power.
• Economic Boost: Gautam Adani emphasized that these projects will energize and catalyze progress across the entire northeastern corridor.

Why It Matters

For Assam: Strengthens infrastructure, creates jobs, and positions the state as a key energy hub.

For India’s Northeast: Signals confidence in the region’s potential, attracting further private and public investments.

For Adani Group: Reinforces its role as a leading energy player, balancing conventional and renewable portfolios.

This announcement is a landmark in India’s energy and regional development story — combining scale, sustainability, and strategic impact.

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