NTPC signs initial pact for Chhattisgarh geothermal project.

NTPC has signed an initial agreement with the Geological Survey of India to set up a geothermal power project at Tattapani in Chhattisgarh.

'A Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) was signed between NTPC and Geological Survey of India recently for preparation of DPR (Detailed Project Report) for geothermal power project at Tattapani,' NTPC said in a statement, without providing financial details.

Ajit Kumar, ED (Business Development) at NTPC, and P B Sarolkar,Deputy Director General, GSI, signed the agreement.

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