The Adani Group has unveiled plans to invest a staggering ₹63,000 crore in transformative energy projects in Assam, signaling a major step in the development of the northeastern state’s power infrastructure. The portfolio includes a 3,200 MW ultra-supercritical thermal power plant and two pumped-storage projects totaling 2,700 MW, aimed at strengthening the state’s energy capacity and grid stability.
The thermal power project, led by Adani Power Ltd, will be built under a Design, Build, Finance, Own, and Operate (DBFOO) model and is expected to be commissioned in phases starting December 2030, with full capacity by 2032. The plant secured coal supply under the government’s SHAKTI policy, and the project is expected to generate around 20,000–25,000 jobs during construction and 3,500 permanent jobs during operation.
Meanwhile, Adani Green Energy Ltd will develop two pumped-storage projects, which will provide 2,700 MW of energy storage capacity. These facilities are designed to support grid stability, manage peak demand, and facilitate the integration of renewable energy into Assam’s power system.
Adani Group Chairman Gautam Adani described the investment as part of a broader vision to make the northeast a strategic hub for India’s energy growth, adding that the projects will not only meet rising power demand but also drive industrial and economic development in the region.
This massive investment marks the largest private-sector energy commitment in the northeastern states, reflecting Adani Group’s long-term confidence in Assam’s energy potential, while also highlighting the challenges of balancing coal-based power with sustainable energy ambitions.
