GMR Energy Ltd, a subsidiary of 2.6 billion dollar diversified GMR Group, has started power generation at its thermal power plant in Dhenkanal district. The company has commissioned the first unit of its proposed 3X350 MW power project and synchronised it with the central grid network.

“Work on commissioning the second and third unit is also in progress,” the company said in a press release without elaborating the definite time period for completion of the project.