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WAPCOS & OHPC Sign Agreement for PMC Services of 600 MW Upper Indravati Pumped Storage Project in Odisha

Odisha Takes Major Step in Clean Energy with PMC Agreement for Upper Indravati Project
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Bhubaneswar: In a significant development for Odisha’s renewable energy infrastructure, WAPCOS Ltd. and the Odisha Hydro Power Corporation (OHPC) have signed a contract agreement to provide Project Management Consultancy (PMC) services for the 600 MW Upper Indravati Pumped Storage Project. The agreement was signed and exchanged on June 6, 2025, in Bhubaneswar.

Dignitaries Present at the Signing Ceremony
The signing ceremony took place in the esteemed presence of Mr. Kanak Vardhan Singh Deo, Hon’ble Deputy Chief Minister of Odisha. Senior government officials, including Ms. Anu Garg, IAS, Development Commissioner-cum-Additional Chief Secretary (WRD and Planning & Convergence Department), and Mr. Vishal Kumar Dev, IAS, Principal Secretary (Energy), Government of Odisha, also attended the event.

The agreement was formally exchanged between Amitabh Tripathi, Director (Commercial & HRD), WAPCOS and A. K. Mohanty, Director (Operation), OHPC.

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A Major Step in Odisha’s Renewable Energy Drive
The Upper Indravati Pumped Storage Project, with a proposed capacity of 600 MW, represents a strategic investment in pumped hydro energy storage, a technology key to balancing intermittent renewable sources like solar and wind. The PMC services agreement marks a crucial step in the project’s development lifecycle, ensuring technical, commercial, and operational efficiency in execution.

About OHPC and WAPCOS
OHPC is a Public Sector Undertaking under the Government of Odisha, mandated with the development, operation, maintenance, and modernization of power generation stations across hydro, thermal, and other domains. It is also tasked with the development of coal mining infrastructure to support its thermal operations.

WAPCOS Ltd., a Government of India enterprise under the Ministry of Jal Shakti, has established itself as a premier consultancy and engineering, procurement, and construction (EPC) organization with expertise in water resources, power, and infrastructure sectors.

Boost to Energy Infrastructure and Sustainability Goals
This partnership aligns with Odisha’s vision for clean energy transition, while contributing to energy storage capacity, grid stability, and carbon neutrality goals. The Upper Indravati Pumped Storage Project will not only strengthen the state’s power reliability but also enhance its ability to absorb more renewable energy into the grid.

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About WAPCOS
WAPCOS Ltd is a government-owned consultancy organization specializing in water resources, infrastructure, and environmental projects. Established in 1969, it offers services like project planning, design, supervision, and management globally. With expertise in water supply, irrigation, and sanitation, WAPCOS supports sustainable development and infrastructure growth in developing countries through technical and managerial consultancy.


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