The Adani Group will invest more than $7 billion in two major energy projects in the Indian state of Assam. The plan includes a large thermal power plant and a pumped storage facility.
Adani Power Ltd (APL), India’s biggest private power producer, will spend about $5.4 billion to build a 3,200 MW greenfield ultra-super-critical thermal power plant.
Adani Green Energy, the country’s largest renewable energy firm, will invest around $1.7 billion to set up two pumped storage plants (PSPs) with a combined capacity of 2,700 MW.
The investments reflect the Group’s commitment to developing India’s northeast area. They also align with Chairman Gautam Adani’s pledge earlier this year to invest $5.6 billion in the region.
“The north-east is emerging as a vital frontier in India’s growth story,” said Gautam Adani.
“We are proud to contribute to its transformation. Our 3,200 MW thermal project and 2,700 MW PSP projects in Assam represent the region’s largest private investment. They are major steps towards energy security, industrial growth and job creation. These projects will energise Assam and boost progress across the entire northeastern corridor” he explained.
The 3,200 MW plant (800 MW × 4 units) is expected to create 20,000–25,000 direct and indirect jobs during construction. It will also support around 3,500 jobs once fully operational.
The project will strengthen Assam’s power supply, improving reliability for industry and households.
The pumped storage projects will provide advanced energy storage and stabilise the electricity grid. They will help manage peak demand and support the use of renewable energy.
The initiative is expected to improve long-term energy resilience and aid Assam’s transition to a cleaner power system.
