About Company

Udupi Power Limited is one of India’s leading integrated power companies, contributing significantly to the nation’s energy security and economic growth. Backed by robust operational capabilities and advanced infrastructure, we continue to strengthen our presence in the thermal power sector. Our mission is to remain India’s most efficient and lowest-cost power producer, delivering reliable and affordable electricity to millions. We supply thermal power across India through long-term fixed-price contracts, consistently offering tariffs that are competitive and often lower than prevailing alternatives. Since inception, we have focused on reducing the overall cost of thermal power generation. Through value engineering, optimized plant design, and strategic procurement, we have achieved substantial improvements in efficiency and reductions in balance-of-system costs. As a forward-looking and fast-growing organisation, we view every challenge as an opportunity to innovate and strengthen our operational excellence. Over the years, we have adopted the latest global technologies and best practices that not only enhance performance but also set new benchmarks for the Indian power industry.

Udupi, Karnataka

Capacity: 1200 MW Type: Coal Based

The Udupi power plant is a 2 X 600 MW imported coal-based power project in the Udupi District of Karnataka. It was acquired by Adani Power Limited from the Lanco Group in the year 2015.

Located on the west coast of India, the plant is situated in the village of Yellur, between Mangalore and Udupi.

The Udupi plant is the first independent power project (IPP) using 100% imported coal as fuel in the country. It was awarded the Gold Shield award for early completion of Thermal power project Unit-1 from Ministry of Power, Government of India in FY 2010-11, and the prestigious Golden Peacock Environment Management Award in FY 2014-15.

The Udupi Power Project has an operational long-term power purchase agreement with Karnataka State DISCOMs for 1080 MW of its capacity.

The Udupi Power Plant is located in the Udupi District (erstwhile Dakshina Kannada District) of Karnataka, comprising villages of Yelluru, Tenka, Santhuru and Bada and is about 35 km north of Mangalore City in Karnataka State, India. It is flanked by Konkan Railway on the west, local roads to Mudarangadi village on the east and north and Padubidri-Karkala state highway on the south. The area where the power plant is located has been declared as an industrial area under Section 3 (1) of the Karnataka Industrial Area Development Board (KIADB) in the Gazette of the Government of Karnataka. The site is about 28m above mean sea level and falls under seismic zone III. The maximum ambient temperature is about 38°C and the annual mean relative humidity is 74-80%. The nearest seaport is at Mangalore (New Mangalore Port).

Each unit of 600 MW capacities has one sub critical coal fired steam generator connected to a reheat type condensing steam turbine and generator with sea water cooled condenser and all other required auxiliaries. Each steam turbine is of 3000 rpm, tandem compound, single re-heat, condensing type machine with extractions for regenerative feed water heating. The turbine is designed for mainstream pressure of 170 kg/cm2 (a) and inlet temperature of 537°C. The plant has a 275-Meter-High Chimney, High Efficiency ESPs, low NOx burners, etc. to limit the SPM, SOx, NOx emissions. Greenbelt is being developed in the main plant, the corridor leading to the ash pond and around the ash pond. About 3.29 lakh saplings have been planted in and around the plant.