The Adani Group is set to significantly strengthen Assam’s energy infrastructure, with two of its key companies receiving Letters of Award from the Assam government for landmark power projects. Together, the investments are expected to total nearly ₹63,000 crore, marking one of the largest private sector commitments in the state’s energy landscape.
Adani Power Ltd, the country’s largest private power producer, plans to invest close to ₹48,000 crore to build a new 3,200 MW ultra-supercritical thermal power plant in Assam. Designed under the Design, Build, Finance, Own and Operate model, the project is supported by a coal linkage allocated under the Government of India’s SHAKTI policy. Adani Power secured the project by offering the lowest tariff bid at ₹6.30 per kWh. Construction of the plant is expected to generate employment for nearly 20,000 to 25,000 people, while ongoing operations are projected to provide around 3,500 long-term jobs. The project will be commissioned in stages beginning December 2030 and is intended to boost Assam’s ability to meet rising industrial and household power demand. The plant will also incorporate advanced technology aimed at reducing emissions and improving efficiency.
The company has already obtained the necessary approvals from the Assam Electricity Regulatory Commission, and a Power Supply Agreement with APDCL is expected to be finalized soon. Adani Power is currently executing India’s largest private-sector capacity expansion in the base-load segment, with an existing operational capacity of 18.15 GW across multiple plants and a long-term target of reaching around 42 GW by 2031–32.
In parallel, Adani Green Energy Ltd is preparing to invest approximately ₹15,000 crore in two pumped storage projects in Assam, offering a combined storage capacity of 2,700 MW. The renewable energy major emerged as the lowest bidder for 500 MW of energy storage, which will be supplied by these pumped storage facilities. These projects are designed to enhance grid stability, balance demand during peak hours, and enable smoother integration of renewable energy sources into the state’s power ecosystem. Once completed, the storage systems are expected to play a vital role in Assam’s transition toward a greener and more resilient electricity network.
Both initiatives reinforce the Adani Group’s growing focus on India’s northeastern region, aligning with Chairman Gautam Adani’s earlier commitment to invest ₹50,000 crore in the region’s development. With these new projects, the group is now positioned to drive substantial economic activity, modernize Assam’s power infrastructure, and support long-term sustainable growth.
