The Barh Super Thermal Power Station (BSTPS) is located in Barh, Patna district, Bihar, India. It is a coal-fired power plant with an installed capacity of 2,100 MW. The plant was commissioned in 1995 and is owned and operated by NTPC Limited.
The plant consists of six units, each of 350 MW capacity. The coal for the plant is sourced from the Talcher coalfield in Odisha. The plant uses supercritical technology and has a thermal efficiency of 42%.
The BSTPS is one of the largest power plants in India. It plays a significant role in meeting the power demand of the state of Bihar. The plant has been awarded the National Energy Conservation Award by the Ministry of Power, Government of India.
A. Bihar is the correct answer.
B. Karnataka is incorrect. The Raichur Super Thermal Power Station is located in Karnataka.
C. Rajasthan is incorrect. The Kota Super Thermal Power Station is located in Rajasthan.
D. Punjab is incorrect. The Talwandi Sabo Power Plant is located in Punjab.