How is electricity generated in Assam?

Electricity generation in Assam is primarily achieved through a combination of thermal and hydroelectric power plants.1

• Thermal Power: The state utilizes its local mineral resources, including petroleum, natural gas, and coal, to support its energy needs.1
• Hydroelectric Power: The state has increasingly harnessed its water resources for energy. A notable example is the Kopili Hydel Project located in the southern part of the state.2

Despite these efforts, local production accounts for less than half of the state's total energy requirements. Consequently, Assam relies on purchasing a significant portion of its power from the national government, private sources, and other state governments. While the Brahmaputra River holds vast potential for hydroelectric development, much of this capacity remains to be fully utilized.12