The Unit I of the Odisha Power Generation Corporation’s (OPGC) Ib Thermal Power Station on Wednesday achieved a record of running uninterruptedly for 95 days since December 23 last.
This unit produces 210 MW of power. The unit’s previous record of 94 days of uninterrupted running was achieved in the year 2005-06.
The Unit II, which also produces 210 MW of power, has been running uninterruptedly for 33 days now. It had achieved the record of running 176 days uninterruptedly in 2005.
The record of uninterrupted run for the two units combined is 65 days which was achieved in the year 2008-09. As on date, the power station’s uninterrupted running days is 33 days.
The OPGC has owned many state as well as national-level awards and recognitions. It has firmly established its credentials as a successful power generating company both technically and commercially by providing safe, clean and reliable power.