The Singareni Collieries Company (SCCL) is set to sign a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with the Industrial Promotion and Investment Corporation of Odisha on December 18 for developing large-scale thermal and green energy projects in the state. 

The proposed projects will have a combined capacity of 4,900 MW, strengthening Odisha’s power generation landscape. According to SCCL Chairman and Managing Director N. Balram, the company plans to set up a 3×800 MW ultra-supercritical thermal power plant near the Naini coal block. The plant will operate as a captive facility, using coal mined from the block to ensure efficient and reliable power generation. 

In addition to thermal power, SCCL has outlined plans for 2,500 MW of green energy projects in Odisha. These include 1,000 MW of solar power, 500 MW of floating solar capacity, and 500 MW each of pumped storage and wind power projects. The initiative reflects SCCL’s balanced approach toward energy security and sustainable development.