Key Development

L&T Energy CarbonLite Solutions, a business vertical of Larsen & Toubro Limited, has secured a Limited Notice to Proceed (LNTP) from NTPC Ltd for the main plant package of the 2x800 MW Lara Stage-III thermal power plant in Chhattisgarh.

Contract Details

  • Client: NTPC Ltd
  • Project: Lara Stage-III thermal power plant
  • Location: Chhattisgarh
  • Capacity: 2x800 MW (1,600 MW total)
  • Contract Type: EPC basis
  • Technology: Ultra-supercritical generating units
  • Order Classification: Mega (₹10,000 to 15,000 crore range)

Scope of Work

The scope encompasses design, engineering, manufacturing, supply, erection, testing and commissioning of:

  • Boilers
  • Steam Turbines
  • Generators
  • Electrostatic Precipitators (ESPs)
  • Air Cooled Condensers (ACC)
  • All auxiliaries
  • Associated mechanical, electrical, control & instrumentation works
  • Civil works

Technical Specifications

The project will use ultra-supercritical technology which offers higher efficiency and lower specific emissions compared to conventional thermal power technology.

Contract Status

The Notice to Proceed will be granted once:

1. The project secures environmental clearance

2. The LNTP period is completed

Strategic Significance

This award represents L&T's third ultra-supercritical project from NTPC in the past two years. Once commissioned, the plant will add 1,600 MW of reliable baseload generation capacity to India's grid, helping meet the country's growing electricity demand driven by industrial expansion, urbanisation and infrastructure development.

Management Commentary

Mr T Madhava Das, Whole-time Director, Sr. Executive Vice President & Head - Energy Hydrocarbon Division, L&T, stated: "This award reflects the trust that India's largest power utility continues to place in our engineering, manufacturing and project execution capabilities. We remain committed to executing this project with the highest standards of quality, safety, and operational excellence."

Business Context

L&T Energy CarbonLite Solutions is a business vertical of L&T that combines experience in engineering, manufacturing and project execution with focus on power and low-carbon processes solutions. Larsen & Toubro is a USD 32 billion Indian multinational engaged in EPC Projects, Hi-Tech Manufacturing, Products and Services.

Financial Impact

Order value falls within the Mega classification range of ₹10,000 to ₹15,000 crore. Exact contract value not disclosed in this filing.