NTPC Unchahar Stage-I Begins Operation Of FGD System With Gas-In

NTPC Unchahar has initiated the process of operationalizing the Flue Gas Desulfurization (FGD) system at its Stage-I units, marking a significant step towards cleaner energy. The gas-in and operation process for the FGD system at the two operational 210 MW units under Stage-I has officially begun. Head of Project Mandeep Singh Chhabra, launched this process amidst the sound of the ceremonial siren.

On the occasion, Chhabra emphasized that pollution-free and environmentally friendly power generation is a culture of NTPC. In line with this vision, Unchahar Power Station is actively working to implement FGD systems across all its units, ensuring a commitment to sustainable, pollution-free power generation. Notably, after the successful completion of a 30-day trial run, the FGD system will be fully commissioned.

Once operational, Unchahar will become the first power station in the country to start a combined FGD system for two units simultaneously. The system will play a pivotal role in reducing sulfur dioxide (SO₂) emissions, a key contributor to air pollution.

In addition to Chhabra, the inaugural ceremony was attended by senior officials, including Ravi Prakash Agarwal, General Manager (Operations & Maintenance), Rajesh Kumar, General Manager (Operations), and Ashish Gairola, Deputy General Manager (Projects), along with other senior officials and employees.

The FGD system, once operational, will significantly reduce pollution levels, cutting sulfur emissions by up to 97%. This system uses limestone or other chemical solutions to neutralize sulfur dioxide from the flue gases produced by coal combustion, transforming it into a solid form that can be safely disposed of. Installing the FGD system ensures that NTPC meets stringent environmental regulations, aligning with its goal of providing sustainable and safe energy while minimizing its ecological footprints.