# ThalNova 330MW coal power plant achieves commercial operations in Sindh

The 330MW ThalNova lignite-fired power plant at Thar Coal Block II in Sindh, Pakistan, achieved its commercial operations date on February 17, 2023. The plant is a joint venture among Hub Power Company, Thal Limited, Novatex Limited, China Machinery Engineering Corporation, and Descon Engineering Limited.

- Type: New facility
- Announced: 2023-02-17
- Where: Thar Coal Block II, Sindh, Pakistan
- Starts operating: 17 Feb 2023
- Status: completed
- Capacity: 330 MW
- Products: electricity
- Sectors: [Power Generation Equipment](https://endata.com/sectors/power-generation-equipment.md)

## Companies

- [General Electric](https://endata.com/companies/1262.md) (supplier)
- [DESCON Engineering](https://endata.com/companies/1734.md) (partner)
- [China Machinery Engineering](https://endata.com/companies/2168.md) (partner)
- [Hub Power Company](https://endata.com/companies/35377.md) (partner)
- [Thal Limited](https://endata.com/companies/68635.md) (partner)
- [Novatex Limited](https://endata.com/companies/68636.md) (partner)

## Sources

- [tribune.com.pk](https://tribune.com.pk/story/2401807/cpecs-thalnova-to-begin-operations), 2023-02-18: "CPEC’s 330MW lignite fired power plant at Thar Coal Block II in Sindh successfully achieved its commercial operations date on February 17, 2023."

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