Difference between revisions of "Srikakulam Thermal Power Station"
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| − | Srikakulam Thermal Power Station | + | Srikakulam Thermal Power Station was originally proposed as a 2,400 MW coal plant by [[Andhra Pradesh Power Generation Corporation]] (APGENCO).<ref name=AP>[http://www.apgenco.gov.in/ "Future Projects,"] APGENCO website, accessed February 2012</ref> |
| − | In December 2014 it was reported that APGENCO had signed a Memorandum of Understanding | + | In December 2014 it was reported that APGENCO had signed a Memorandum of Understanding with Japan-based Sumitomo Corporation for a 4,000 MW coal plant. Sumitomo will reportedly share technology for the proposed power plant, prepare a Detailed Project Report, and arrange funding from the Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA). Investment in the project is estimated to be around Rs.200 billion.<ref>[http://www.cmie.com/kommon/bin/sr.php?kall=wclrdhtm&nvdt=20141208154654583&nvpc=099000000000&nvtype=TIDINGS "New projects worth Rs.240 bln announced in power sector in November 2014,"] CMIE, Dec 8, 2014</ref> |
| − | According to Andhra Nation, the location of the plant will be the village of Polaki.<ref>[https://andhranation.wordpress.com/2015/03/11/sumitomo-decides-to-set-up-its-4000-mw-thermal-power-plant-at-polaki-in-srikakulam-district/ "Sumitomo decides to set up its 4000 MW thermal power plant at Polaki in Srikakulam district,"] Andhra Nation, Mar 10, 2015</ref> | + | According to Andhra Nation, the location of the plant will be the village of Polaki.<ref>[https://andhranation.wordpress.com/2015/03/11/sumitomo-decides-to-set-up-its-4000-mw-thermal-power-plant-at-polaki-in-srikakulam-district/ "Sumitomo decides to set up its 4000 MW thermal power plant at Polaki in Srikakulam district,"] Andhra Nation, Mar 10, 2015</ref> |
==Project Details== | ==Project Details== | ||
Revision as of 17:46, 13 March 2015
{{#badges: CoalSwarm|Navbar-Indiacoal}} Srikakulam Thermal Power Station is a proposed 4,000-megawatt (MW) coal plant in Andhra Pradesh, India.
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Location
The map below shows Srikakulam district, the approximate location where the plant will be built.
Background
Srikakulam Thermal Power Station was originally proposed as a 2,400 MW coal plant by Andhra Pradesh Power Generation Corporation (APGENCO).[1]
In December 2014 it was reported that APGENCO had signed a Memorandum of Understanding with Japan-based Sumitomo Corporation for a 4,000 MW coal plant. Sumitomo will reportedly share technology for the proposed power plant, prepare a Detailed Project Report, and arrange funding from the Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA). Investment in the project is estimated to be around Rs.200 billion.[2]
According to Andhra Nation, the location of the plant will be the village of Polaki.[3]
Project Details
Sponsor: Andhra Pradesh Power Generation Corporation (APGENCO), Sumitomo Corporation
Location: Srikakulam district, Andhra Pradesh
Coordinates: 18.3, 83.9 (approximate)
Status: Announced
Nameplate capacity: 4,000 MW (Units 1-4: 1,000 MW)
Type: Ultra-supercritical
Projected in service:
Coal: 13 million tonnes per annual Nuagoan and Telisahi coal blocks in Angul[1]
Estimated annual CO2:
Source of financing: Japan International Cooperation Agency
Articles and resources
References
- ↑ Jump up to: 1.0 1.1 "Future Projects," APGENCO website, accessed February 2012
- ↑ "New projects worth Rs.240 bln announced in power sector in November 2014," CMIE, Dec 8, 2014
- ↑ "Sumitomo decides to set up its 4000 MW thermal power plant at Polaki in Srikakulam district," Andhra Nation, Mar 10, 2015
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