Thermal Power
Reliable energy solutions for a transitioning world

Thermal Power represents the foundation of Tata Consulting Engineers’ power engineering legacy, supporting reliable electricity generation across utility and industrial applications. Since 1962, the practice has delivered end-to-end engineering and project support for fossil fuel–based and emerging thermal technologies, responding to evolving efficiency, safety and sustainability expectations.

With experience spanning coal, gas, captive and cogeneration plants, and operational excellence solutions, over 200 GW of thermal power capacity has been engineered across India and international markets. Deep domain knowledge, multidisciplinary engineering capability and lifecycle-oriented solutions enable clients to enhance performance, extend asset life and transition existing systems towards cleaner and more resilient energy outcomes.

Our Thermal Power Expertise

  • Supporting informed decision-making through site assessment, surveys, investigations and techno-economic studies across thermal power projects.

  • Delivering integrated engineering solutions from pre-bid and basic engineering to detailed design, aligned to performance, safety and compliance requirements.

  • Acting as the client’s engineering partner through procurement support, design reviews, quality assurance and coordination across stakeholders.

  • Providing on-site engineering, construction management, commissioning support and performance testing to ensure reliable and timely project delivery.

  • Enhancing efficiency, reliability and lifecycle value of operating plants through performance assessment, modernisation and life extension solutions.

  • Strengthening operational resilience through structured safety and reliability assessments, including risk identification and system performance studies.

  • Enabling operational excellence and transition readiness through digital tools, data-driven insights and sustainability-focused engineering interventions.
Thermal Power
Segments We Serve

Engineering support for coal-based power plants across greenfield, brownfield and modernisation programmes, ensuring performance, compliance and long-term reliability.

  • Feasibility studies and project definition
  • End-to-end engineering and owner’s engineering services
  • Performance improvement and life extension of operating plants
Coal-fired thermal power

Integrated engineering solutions for gas-based power projects, enabling flexibility, efficiency and faster execution.

  • Pre-bid, basic and detailed engineering
  • Procurement and project support services
  • Commissioning and performance assurance
Gas-Fired Thermal Power

Solutions tailored for industrial and process facilities to meet on-site power and steam requirements with optimal efficiency.

  • Power and heat integration studies
  • Engineering for captive and cogeneration plants
  • Operational optimisation and lifecycle support
Captive Power and Cogeneration

Engineering capabilities supporting the adoption of hydrogen and hydrogen-derived fuels in thermal power applications.

  • Concept development and feasibility support
  • Engineering for generation, storage and balance of plant systems
  • Integration with existing and future-ready power infrastructure
Hydrogen-Based Thermal Power

Operational and engineering support to enhance plant performance, reliability and sustainability across the asset lifecycle.

  • Performance assessment and efficiency improvement
  • Modernisation and decarbonisation support
  • Digital and analytical solutions for operational excellence
Thermal Opex and Asset Sustainability
CASE STUDIES