Six thermal power projects are being set up by the state-owned power generation company in Assam. The total combined installed capacity of these plants will be 992 MW.
Presently, there is no hydroelectric power project from the state, under consideration for concurrence with the Central Electricity Authority (CEA).
The power projects proposed to be developed in the state are: 660 MW Margherita project, 70 MW Lakwa Replacement project, 12 MW Golaghat project, 30 MW Cachar project, 120 MW Lower Kopili project, and 100 MW Amguri project.