GAIL Partners with TUSCO to Establish 600 MW Solar Power Project in Uttar Pradesh
GAIL (India) Limited, India's integrated energy major, has signed contract agreements with M/s TUSCO Limited for the establishment of a 600 MW solar power project in Uttar Pradesh. The agreement covers the solar power development at TUSCO's Solar Park located in Jhansi.The signing ceremony took place on April 15, 2026. The contract agreements were executed by Shri Parivesh Chugh, Executive Director (SD & Renewables), GAIL (India) Limited, and Shri Anil Tyagi, CEO, TUSCO Ltd. The event was also attended by Shri R K Singhal, Director (Business Development), GAIL (India) Limited, and Shri Neeraj Verma, Executive Director, THDC, along with other senior officials from both companies.
The comprehensive solar power project will be equipped with a 550 MWh Battery Energy Storage System (BESS).
The primary objective of the new energy facility is to meet the captive energy requirements of GAIL's Petrochemical Plant located in Pata in the Auraiya district of Uttar Pradesh. Furthermore, the project aims to address the increasing energy demand resulting from the electrification of gas-based equipment and Compressed Biogas (CBG) plants being set up across Uttar Pradesh.
Speaking on the occasion, Shri R K Singhal, Director (Business Development), GAIL (India) Limited, highlighted that the solar project reinforces GAIL's dedication to diversifying its portfolio into low-carbon and sustainable energy solutions. He further noted that the initiative underscores GAIL's broader commitment to expanding its operational footprint within Uttar Pradesh.
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