Difference between revisions of "Nasik RattanIndia Thermal Power Project"
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In 2011 the company stated that "coal linkage has been granted and letters of assurance from South Eastern Coalfields Ltd. (SECL), Western Coalfields Ltd. (WCL) and Mahanadi Coalfields Ltd. (MCL) have been issued."<ref>Indiabulls Power, [http://www.indiabulls.com/power/nasik.htm "Nasik Thermal Power Project"], Indiabulls Power website, accessed November 2011.</ref> The company also stated that the project had achieved financial closure and that "construction is in full swing."<ref name=pr>[http://www.indiabulls.com/ibgroup/media.htm "Robust results for Indiabulls Power in FY 2011-12,"] Indiabulls press release, April 28, 2012</ref> | In 2011 the company stated that "coal linkage has been granted and letters of assurance from South Eastern Coalfields Ltd. (SECL), Western Coalfields Ltd. (WCL) and Mahanadi Coalfields Ltd. (MCL) have been issued."<ref>Indiabulls Power, [http://www.indiabulls.com/power/nasik.htm "Nasik Thermal Power Project"], Indiabulls Power website, accessed November 2011.</ref> The company also stated that the project had achieved financial closure and that "construction is in full swing."<ref name=pr>[http://www.indiabulls.com/ibgroup/media.htm "Robust results for Indiabulls Power in FY 2011-12,"] Indiabulls press release, April 28, 2012</ref> | ||
| − | According to the September 2013 report of the Central Electricity Authority, construction had slipped significantly, with estimated completion of Phase I expected expected during 2014 and 2015. As for Phase II, the report no longer lists the project as under construction.<ref | + | According to the September 2013 report of the Central Electricity Authority, construction had slipped significantly, with estimated completion of Phase I expected expected during 2014 and 2015. As for Phase II, the report no longer lists the project as under construction.<ref>[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, February 2014</ref><ref>[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, June 2014</ref> |
In November 2014 it was reported that the full phase I of the Nashik plant was ready for commissioning but had not done so due to want of coal. Phase II was on hold.<ref>[http://articles.economictimes.indiatimes.com/2014-11-09/news/55917783_1_214-coal-blocks-indiabulls-power-coal-india "Rattan India Power to bid for coal blocks to revive units,"] Economic Times, Nov 9, 2014</ref><ref>[http://powermin.nic.in/upload/loksabhatable/pdf/LS23072015_Eng.pdf "Supply of coal to Power Plants,"] India Ministry of Power, July 23, 2015</ref> | In November 2014 it was reported that the full phase I of the Nashik plant was ready for commissioning but had not done so due to want of coal. Phase II was on hold.<ref>[http://articles.economictimes.indiatimes.com/2014-11-09/news/55917783_1_214-coal-blocks-indiabulls-power-coal-india "Rattan India Power to bid for coal blocks to revive units,"] Economic Times, Nov 9, 2014</ref><ref>[http://powermin.nic.in/upload/loksabhatable/pdf/LS23072015_Eng.pdf "Supply of coal to Power Plants,"] India Ministry of Power, July 23, 2015</ref> | ||
| − | According to the February 2015 report of the Central Electricity Authority, Unit 1 was commissioned in 2014.<ref>[http://www.cea.nic.in/reports/proj_mon/broad_status.pdf Broad Status Report], India Central Electrical Authority, February 2015</ref> Unit 2 is planned for June 2016. Units 3-5 are planned for 2017. Phase II is "on hold | + | According to the February 2015 report of the Central Electricity Authority, Unit 1 was commissioned in 2014.<ref>[http://www.cea.nic.in/reports/proj_mon/broad_status.pdf Broad Status Report], India Central Electrical Authority, February 2015</ref> Unit 2 is planned for June 2016. Units 3-5 are planned for 2017. Phase II is "on hold" since May 2012.<ref>[http://cea.nic.in/reports/monthly/broadstatus/2016/broad_status-03.pdf "Monthly Report on Broad Status of Thermal Power Projects in the Country,"] Government of India Ministry of Power, March 2016</ref> |
| − | According to the July | + | According to the July 2016 broad status report, synchronization of unit 2 was achieved in March 2016, and full operation was expected by June. Units 3-5 were reported to be on hold, with no construction activities since 2012 or 2013.<ref name=broadJuly16>[http://cea.nic.in/reports/monthly/broadstatus/2016/broad_status-07.pdf "Monthly Report on Broad Status of Thermal Power Projects in the Country,"] Government of India Ministry of Power, July 2016</ref> |
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In 2015 RattanIndia asked for an extension of its environmental clearance (EC) for phase I, saying the project had been held up due to problems around securing land for rail, water, and transmission, and difficulties securing a PPA.<ref>[http://environmentclearance.nic.in/writereaddata/modification/Extension/Covering_Letter/0_0_120520158ANRWCoveringLetter.pdf Extension of EC,] RattanIndia, May 11, 2015</ref> A new EC was granted in February 2016.<ref>[http://environmentclearance.nic.in/writereaddata/Form-1A/EC/02252016DY9ZYLXMRattanIndialetter.pdf Environmental Clearance,] India MoEF, Feb 10, 2016</ref> | In 2015 RattanIndia asked for an extension of its environmental clearance (EC) for phase I, saying the project had been held up due to problems around securing land for rail, water, and transmission, and difficulties securing a PPA.<ref>[http://environmentclearance.nic.in/writereaddata/modification/Extension/Covering_Letter/0_0_120520158ANRWCoveringLetter.pdf Extension of EC,] RattanIndia, May 11, 2015</ref> A new EC was granted in February 2016.<ref>[http://environmentclearance.nic.in/writereaddata/Form-1A/EC/02252016DY9ZYLXMRattanIndialetter.pdf Environmental Clearance,] India MoEF, Feb 10, 2016</ref> | ||
According to a progress report in March 2015 by RattanIndia, a long term PPA for 650 MW of the power station was signed with MSEDCL in 2012, and another PPA for 300 MW had been finalized with BEST, Mumbai, and was expected to be signed shortly. On rail, the report says "The coal for Nashik TPP is to be transported from the coal mines through Railway rakes up to Odha Railway Station near Nashik on Mumbai-Howrah section and thereafter to the Project site by 29 km long dedicated Railway Siding. The land for Railway Siding is being acquired by MIDC. Order for land acquisition has been done. Land acquisition is in progress. 240 Acres (55%) land has been acquired so far."<ref>[http://environmentclearance.nic.in/writereaddata/modification/Extension/Attach_file/0_0_120520152U0QFSiteProgressReport&SitePics.pdf Progress report up to March 2015,] RattanIndia, March 2015</ref> | According to a progress report in March 2015 by RattanIndia, a long term PPA for 650 MW of the power station was signed with MSEDCL in 2012, and another PPA for 300 MW had been finalized with BEST, Mumbai, and was expected to be signed shortly. On rail, the report says "The coal for Nashik TPP is to be transported from the coal mines through Railway rakes up to Odha Railway Station near Nashik on Mumbai-Howrah section and thereafter to the Project site by 29 km long dedicated Railway Siding. The land for Railway Siding is being acquired by MIDC. Order for land acquisition has been done. Land acquisition is in progress. 240 Acres (55%) land has been acquired so far."<ref>[http://environmentclearance.nic.in/writereaddata/modification/Extension/Attach_file/0_0_120520152U0QFSiteProgressReport&SitePics.pdf Progress report up to March 2015,] RattanIndia, March 2015</ref> | ||
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| + | In December 2016 the India Ministry of Power listed the scheduled commissioning of units 3-5 of the plant for 2017.<ref>[http://www.cea.nic.in/reports/monthly/broadstatus/2016/broad_status-12.pdf "Monthly Report on Broad Status of Thermal Power Projects in the Country,"] Government of India Ministry of Power, December 2016, p. 39</ref> | ||
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| + | ==Phase II== | ||
| + | With work on Phase II on hold since May 2012, it appears it will not proceed.<ref name=broadJuly16/> | ||
==Project Details== | ==Project Details== | ||
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'''Status:''' | '''Status:''' | ||
* Phase I, Unit 1: Operating (2014); Unit 2: Operating (2016) | * Phase I, Unit 1: Operating (2014); Unit 2: Operating (2016) | ||
| − | * Phase I, Units 3-5: Construction | + | * Phase I, Units 3-5: Construction |
* Phase II, Units 1-5: Cancelled | * Phase II, Units 1-5: Cancelled | ||
'''Nameplate capacity:''' | '''Nameplate capacity:''' | ||
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*Phase I, Unit 3: 2017 | *Phase I, Unit 3: 2017 | ||
*Phase I, Unit 4: 2017 | *Phase I, Unit 4: 2017 | ||
| − | *Phase I, Unit 5: | + | *Phase I, Unit 5: 2017 |
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'''Coal Type:''' <br> | '''Coal Type:''' <br> | ||
'''Coal Source:''' South Eastern Coalfields Limited (1.83 MTPA), Mahanadi Coalfields Ltd (1.83 MTPA) and Western Coalfields Limited (1.56 MTPA)<br> | '''Coal Source:''' South Eastern Coalfields Limited (1.83 MTPA), Mahanadi Coalfields Ltd (1.83 MTPA) and Western Coalfields Limited (1.56 MTPA)<br> | ||
Revision as of 02:10, 23 February 2017
{{#Badges:CoalSwarm|navbar-Indiacoal}}Nasik RattanIndia Thermal Power Project is a proposed 1,350-megawatt (MW) coal-fired power station under various stages of development in Maharashtra, India.
Plans for a phase II of 1,350 MW appears to be abandoned.
Contents
Location
The undated satellite photo below shows construction activity at the site, which is located about 6 km east of Sinnar in Nasik district.
Background
The power station is being developed in two phases by Indiabulls Power (later known as RattanIndia Nasik Power) in Sinnar, Nasik district. Phase I would be 1350 MW (5 x 270 MW) and Phase II: 1350 MW (5 x 270 MW).
In 2011 the company stated that "coal linkage has been granted and letters of assurance from South Eastern Coalfields Ltd. (SECL), Western Coalfields Ltd. (WCL) and Mahanadi Coalfields Ltd. (MCL) have been issued."[1] The company also stated that the project had achieved financial closure and that "construction is in full swing."[2]
According to the September 2013 report of the Central Electricity Authority, construction had slipped significantly, with estimated completion of Phase I expected expected during 2014 and 2015. As for Phase II, the report no longer lists the project as under construction.[3][4]
In November 2014 it was reported that the full phase I of the Nashik plant was ready for commissioning but had not done so due to want of coal. Phase II was on hold.[5][6]
According to the February 2015 report of the Central Electricity Authority, Unit 1 was commissioned in 2014.[7] Unit 2 is planned for June 2016. Units 3-5 are planned for 2017. Phase II is "on hold" since May 2012.[8]
According to the July 2016 broad status report, synchronization of unit 2 was achieved in March 2016, and full operation was expected by June. Units 3-5 were reported to be on hold, with no construction activities since 2012 or 2013.[9]
In 2015 RattanIndia asked for an extension of its environmental clearance (EC) for phase I, saying the project had been held up due to problems around securing land for rail, water, and transmission, and difficulties securing a PPA.[10] A new EC was granted in February 2016.[11]
According to a progress report in March 2015 by RattanIndia, a long term PPA for 650 MW of the power station was signed with MSEDCL in 2012, and another PPA for 300 MW had been finalized with BEST, Mumbai, and was expected to be signed shortly. On rail, the report says "The coal for Nashik TPP is to be transported from the coal mines through Railway rakes up to Odha Railway Station near Nashik on Mumbai-Howrah section and thereafter to the Project site by 29 km long dedicated Railway Siding. The land for Railway Siding is being acquired by MIDC. Order for land acquisition has been done. Land acquisition is in progress. 240 Acres (55%) land has been acquired so far."[12]
In December 2016 the India Ministry of Power listed the scheduled commissioning of units 3-5 of the plant for 2017.[13]
Phase II
With work on Phase II on hold since May 2012, it appears it will not proceed.[9]
Project Details
Sponsor: RattanIndia Nasik Power (formerly Indiabulls Power)
Location: Sinnar village, Nasik district, Maharashtra
Coordinates: 19.8666594, 74.0817493 (exact)
Status:
- Phase I, Unit 1: Operating (2014); Unit 2: Operating (2016)
- Phase I, Units 3-5: Construction
- Phase II, Units 1-5: Cancelled
Nameplate capacity:
- Phase I: 1350 MW (5 x 270 MW)
- Phase II: 1350 MW (5 x 270 MW)
Type:
Projected in service:
- Phase I, Unit 3: 2017
- Phase I, Unit 4: 2017
- Phase I, Unit 5: 2017
Coal Type:
Coal Source: South Eastern Coalfields Limited (1.83 MTPA), Mahanadi Coalfields Ltd (1.83 MTPA) and Western Coalfields Limited (1.56 MTPA)
Source of financing:
Permits and applications:
- Phase I, Units: 1-5: Environmental Clearance, India MoEF, July 28, 2010; Environmental Clearance Renewal, India MoEF, Feb 10, 2016
- Phase II, Units 1-5: Environmental Clearance, India MoEF, August 5, 2011
- Progress report up to March 2015, RattanIndia, March 2015
Resources
References
- ↑ Indiabulls Power, "Nasik Thermal Power Project", Indiabulls Power website, accessed November 2011.
- ↑ "Robust results for Indiabulls Power in FY 2011-12," Indiabulls press release, April 28, 2012
- ↑ Monthly Report on Broad Status of Thermal Power Projects in the Country, Central Electricity Authority, February 2014
- ↑ Monthly Report on Broad Status of Thermal Power Projects in the Country, Central Electricity Authority, June 2014
- ↑ "Rattan India Power to bid for coal blocks to revive units," Economic Times, Nov 9, 2014
- ↑ "Supply of coal to Power Plants," India Ministry of Power, July 23, 2015
- ↑ Broad Status Report, India Central Electrical Authority, February 2015
- ↑ "Monthly Report on Broad Status of Thermal Power Projects in the Country," Government of India Ministry of Power, March 2016
- ↑ Jump up to: 9.0 9.1 "Monthly Report on Broad Status of Thermal Power Projects in the Country," Government of India Ministry of Power, July 2016
- ↑ Extension of EC, RattanIndia, May 11, 2015
- ↑ Environmental Clearance, India MoEF, Feb 10, 2016
- ↑ Progress report up to March 2015, RattanIndia, March 2015
- ↑ "Monthly Report on Broad Status of Thermal Power Projects in the Country," Government of India Ministry of Power, December 2016, p. 39
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