Odisha Power Generation Corporation Limited (OPGC) is a thermal power generating company owned by the Government of Odisha, India. The company operates coal-based power generation facilities in the state and contributes to the electricity supply for Odisha's grid.
| Name | Odisha Power Generation Corporation Limited |
|---|---|
| Type | State-owned power generation company |
| Sector | Electricity generation (thermal) |
| Owner | Government of Odisha |
| Country | India |
| State | Odisha |
| Primary fuel | Coal |
OPGC was set up to develop, operate and maintain thermal power generating capacity in Odisha. The company is structured as a public sector undertaking under the Government of Odisha, and supplies a significant share of its generated electricity to the state's distribution utilities under power purchase arrangements.
The company's principal generating assets are located at Ib Thermal Power Station in the Jharsuguda district of western Odisha. The plant uses coal as its primary fuel, drawing on the coal reserves of the Ib Valley coalfield region. Over time, OPGC has expanded the station with additional generating units to increase its installed capacity.
As one of the state's domestic generators, OPGC plays a role alongside central sector allocations and private generators in meeting Odisha's electricity demand. Power generated by the company is largely supplied to distribution licensees serving consumers in Odisha, and the company functions within the regulatory framework set by the Odisha Electricity Regulatory Commission and the Central Electricity Authority.