3 October 2019 NTPC has completed trial-run operations at full load for unit-1 on 29 will likely commercialize the unit this month. For unit-2, light up will likely be completed over the next one month with commissioning scheduled for Jan20. Total project cost for the plant is ~INR110b (~INR83m/MW) excluding FGD. FGD contract of INR5.2b has been awarded and likely to commission in Nov 20. Coal for the plant would be sourced from its own captive mine (Pakri Barwadih or PB). The mine is located ~1,100km from the plant and significant investments (~INR15b) are made to ensure rail connectivity. Given the long distance between the mine and plant, freight cost is high (~INR2,200/t). Fuel costs are at ~ INR3-3.3/kWh for the plant. Initial tariffs would be >INR5/kWh. NTPC has two wagon tipplers in place at the site, with the third one set to commission by Nov19.