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| − | '''Meenakshi Energy Thermal Power Project''' is a 300 MW coal project built by [[Meenakshi Energy]] in Andhra Pradesh. According to the Central Electricity Authority (September 2012), the first unit of 150 MW was commissioned in September 2012 and the second unit of 150 MW was commissioned in April 2013.<ref name=broad>[http://www.cea.nic.in/reports/proj_mon/broad_status.pdf Monthly Report on Broad Status of Thermal Power Projects in the Country,] Central Electricity Authority, August 2013</ref> Although the company mentions additional expansion of the project to a total of 900 MW, there appear to be no concrete plans to bring this about.<ref name=Meen>[http://www.meenakshienergy.com/ourvehiclesforimplementation.html "Our Vehicles for Implementation,"] Meenaskshi Energy website, accessed October 2013</ref> | + | '''Meenakshi Energy Thermal Power Project''' is a 300 MW coal project built by [[Meenakshi Energy]] in Andhra Pradesh. According to the Central Electricity Authority (September 2012), the first unit of 150 MW was commissioned in September 2012 and the second unit of 150 MW was commissioned in April 2013.<ref name=broad>[http://www.cea.nic.in/reports/proj_mon/broad_status.pdf Monthly Report on Broad Status of Thermal Power Projects in the Country,] Central Electricity Authority, August 2013</ref> Although the company mentions additional expansion of the project to a total of 900 MW (2 x 300 MW addition) or 1000 MW (2 x 350 MW addition), there appear to be no concrete plans to bring this about.<ref name=Meen>[http://www.meenakshienergy.com/ourvehiclesforimplementation.html "Our Vehicles for Implementation,"] Meenaskshi Energy website, accessed October 2013</ref> |
According to the company web site, "The first phase of the Project (300 MW) has been configured in a unique 'part tolling-part merchant' configuration with PTC India Limited."<ref name=Meen>[http://www.meenakshienergy.com/aboutus.html "About Us,"] Meenakshi Energy website, accessed January 2012</ref> | According to the company web site, "The first phase of the Project (300 MW) has been configured in a unique 'part tolling-part merchant' configuration with PTC India Limited."<ref name=Meen>[http://www.meenakshienergy.com/aboutus.html "About Us,"] Meenakshi Energy website, accessed January 2012</ref> | ||
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'''Coordinates:''' 14.235278, 80.104444 <br> | '''Coordinates:''' 14.235278, 80.104444 <br> | ||
'''Status:''' Phase I Unit 1: commissioned September 2012; Phase I Unit 2: commisioned April 2013; Phase II: uncertain<br> | '''Status:''' Phase I Unit 1: commissioned September 2012; Phase I Unit 2: commisioned April 2013; Phase II: uncertain<br> | ||
| − | '''Nameplate capacity:''' Phase I Unit 1: 150 MW; Phase I Unit 2: 150 MW; Phase II: 600 MW<ref name=Meen/> or 700 MW<ref name=broad/><br> | + | '''Nameplate capacity:''' Phase I Unit 1: 150 MW; Phase I Unit 2: 150 MW; Phase II: 600 MW (2 x 300 MW)<ref name=Meen/> or 700 MW (2 x 350 MW)<ref name=broad/><br> |
'''Type:''' <br> | '''Type:''' <br> | ||
'''Projected in service:''' Phase II: uncertain<br> | '''Projected in service:''' Phase II: uncertain<br> | ||
Revision as of 18:57, 8 February 2014
{{#badges: CoalSwarm|Navbar-Indiacoal}} Meenakshi Energy Thermal Power Project is a 300 MW coal plant completed in 2012 and 2013 in Andhra Pradesh, India. It is listed by the Central Electricity Authority as Thamminapatnam Thermal Power Plant.
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Location
The map below shows the location of Thamminapatnam but not the exact location of the project.
Background
Meenakshi Energy Thermal Power Project is a 300 MW coal project built by Meenakshi Energy in Andhra Pradesh. According to the Central Electricity Authority (September 2012), the first unit of 150 MW was commissioned in September 2012 and the second unit of 150 MW was commissioned in April 2013.[1] Although the company mentions additional expansion of the project to a total of 900 MW (2 x 300 MW addition) or 1000 MW (2 x 350 MW addition), there appear to be no concrete plans to bring this about.[2]
According to the company web site, "The first phase of the Project (300 MW) has been configured in a unique 'part tolling-part merchant' configuration with PTC India Limited."[2]
Project Details
Sponsor: Meenakshi Energy
Location: Thamminapatnam village, Nellore District, Andhra Pradesh
Coordinates: 14.235278, 80.104444
Status: Phase I Unit 1: commissioned September 2012; Phase I Unit 2: commisioned April 2013; Phase II: uncertain
Nameplate capacity: Phase I Unit 1: 150 MW; Phase I Unit 2: 150 MW; Phase II: 600 MW (2 x 300 MW)[2] or 700 MW (2 x 350 MW)[1]
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Projected in service: Phase II: uncertain
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Source of financing:
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References
- ↑ Jump up to: 1.0 1.1 Monthly Report on Broad Status of Thermal Power Projects in the Country, Central Electricity Authority, August 2013
- ↑ Jump up to: 2.0 2.1 2.2 "Our Vehicles for Implementation," Meenaskshi Energy website, accessed October 2013 Cite error: Invalid
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