The skyline of Bokaro Thermal changed forever on Friday as Damodar Valley Corporation (DVC) safely demolished the 180-metre-high chimney of the decommissioned B Power Plant’s Unit 2. The 630 MW plant, which lit up Bokaro for over three decades, was formally scrapped after being shut in phases between 2017 and 2021 for failing to meet pollution norms and consuming excessive coal.
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Safe Demolition Under Expert Supervision
The demolition was carried out under strict safety protocols by Hyderabad-based Radha Smelters, which bagged the Rs. 300 crore scrapping contract. The chimney was brought down in two stages – first through chemical weakening at the top section and then by cutting the base with heavy machinery. Fire and EMD teams were deployed at the site to ensure safety.
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End of a Historic Plant
Established in 1953, Bokaro Thermal Power Station was one of India’s earliest coal-based power plants and a key pillar of eastern India’s industrial growth. The B Plant was commissioned in phases between 1986 and 1993 and contributed significantly to the region’s power supply before environmental norms caught up with its ageing technology.
DVC has announced plans to redevelop the Bokaro Thermal site into a solar power generation hub, signalling a new chapter in the region’s energy transition. Officials said this move aligns with India’s clean energy goals and will ensure sustainable and eco-friendly power for the future.
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