NTPC is likely to complete land acquisition for its two power projects - 4,800 MW plant at Darlipalli in Sundergarh district and 3,200 MW plant at Gajmara in Dhenkanal district of Orissa, by October 2010.

The Darlipalli power plant to come up on 3,000 acre is expected to be commissioned in three phases. In each phase, 1,600 MW (2x800) are to be commissioned and all the three phases are scheduled to go on stream by the end of the 12th Plan period (2016-17). NTPC has obtained water clearance from the state government for this project and has also conducted various studies like Environmental Impact Study, socio-economic study, topographical study, hydrographic study and seismic study.

For the Gajamara project, the company has received clearance for acquisition of 2,900 acre and water use.

Besides, NTPC is also augmenting the capacity of its existing thermal power station at Talcher by 1,320 MW (2x660 MW) through two supercritical units.

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