GMR Kamalanga Energy Limited
1050 MW | Odisha, India
Strategically Located Thermal Power Near India’s Coal Belt
stategic location near coal supply sources
600 MW | Maharashtra, India
1050 MW | Odisha, India
Overview of Kamalanga Thermal Power Plant
Commissioned in phases from March 2013, the Kamalanga Thermal Plant is strategically located near the coal belt with fuel linkages through Mahanadi Coalfields Limited (MCL), a subsidiary of Coal India Limited.
Power is supplied under long-term and medium-term Power Purchase Agreements with Grid Corporation of Odisha (GRIDCO), Uttar Haryana Bijli Vitran Nigam Limited (UHBVNL), Tamil Nadu Generation and Distribution Corporation Limited (TANGEDCO), and Bihar State Electricity Board (BSEB), with boiler, turbine and generator equipment sourced from SEPCO, China, and the plant is certified under ISO 9001, ISO 14001 and OHSAS 18001 standards.
FY 2025-26
1050 MW
Installed Capacity
2013
Operational Since
4
Years PPA Term
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Key Features and Strengths
The plant operates a 1050 MW (3x350 MW) coal-based configuration designed for high-capacity base-load generation.
Large-Scale Thermal Power Generation
Three units with a total capacity of 1050 MW, supporting reliable base-load supply.
Long-Term, Multi-State Power Agreements
Supplies power under PPAs with GRIDCO (Odisha), UHBVNL, TANGEDCO, and Bihar SEB, ensuring diversified offtake across multiple states.
Strategic Coal-Linked Location
Located in Odisha’s coal belt with fuel linkages from Mahanadi Coalfields Limited.
Recognitions & Operational Excellence
The Kamalanga Thermal Power Plant forms part of GMR’s non-renewable energy portfolio and contributes to base-load electricity generation. The plant supports reliable grid operations and complements GMR’s renewable energy investments.
GMR Kamalanga Energy Limited (GKEL) received the highest 5S Rating from the National Productivity Council of India (NPC) in 2025
GMR Kamalanga Energy Limited (GKEL) was awarded the prestigious Sword of Honour by the British Safety Council in 2024
GMR Kamalanga Energy Limited (GKEL) was conferred a Platinum Rating under the CII Blue Rating Assessment for Water Management in 2025
Powering Industrial India
Delivering reliable thermal energy through strategically located infrastructure, operational efficiency, and responsible power generation.
