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Adani Power's Butibori power plant begins supply to grid

 Adani Power has successfully started feeding power into the national grid from its recently acquired 2×300 megawatts (MW) Butibori power plant, although the plant is not yet running in full capacity, according to information available with ICMW.

Recently, the company has acquired the plant from Reliance’s Vidarbha Industries Power Limited (VIPL) for Rs 4,000 crore in early July 2025. The plant was shut down in 2019.

VIPL was undergoing Corporate Insolvency Resolution Process (CIRP) under the Insolvency and Bankruptcy Code (IBC), hence there was no chance of the power plant’s revival. However, Adani’s crack revival team came to rescue, critical spares were flown in, specialized repairs carried out, and a flurry of activity ensured that all licenses, permits, and statutory approvals were renewed in record time.

Once operational, the washery is expected to significantly reduce ash content in coal, thereby improving its suitability for metallurgical use, especially steel manufacturing.