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| − | {{#badges: CoalSwarm|Navbar-Indiacoal}} '''Meenakshi Energy Thermal Power Project''' is a | + | {{#badges: CoalSwarm|Navbar-Indiacoal}} '''Meenakshi Energy Thermal Power Project''' is a coal plant under development in [[Andhra Pradesh and coal|Andhra Pradesh]], India. It is listed by the Central Electricity Authority as Thamminapatnam Thermal Power Plant. |
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| − | '''Meenakshi Energy Thermal Power Project''' is a multi-phase coal project being implemented by [[Meenakshi Energy]] in Andhra Pradesh. The first 540 megawatt (MW) unit was completed in December 2010.<Ref>[http://energy.worldconstructionindustrynetwork.com/news/meenakshi_group_completes_construction_of_540mw_thermal_power_plant_in_india_110304/ "Meenakshi group completes construction of 540 MW thermal plant in India,"] World Construction Group, March 4, 2011</ref> | + | '''Meenakshi Energy Thermal Power Project''' is a multi-phase coal project being implemented by [[Meenakshi Energy]] in Andhra Pradesh. The first 540 megawatt (MW) unit was completed in December 2010.<Ref>[http://energy.worldconstructionindustrynetwork.com/news/meenakshi_group_completes_construction_of_540mw_thermal_power_plant_in_india_110304/ "Meenakshi group completes construction of 540 MW thermal plant in India,"] World Construction Group, March 4, 2011</ref> The second unit of 150 MW is projected by the Central Electricity Authority (September 2012) to be commissioned in November 2012.<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, September 2012</ref> Phase II consists of Units 3 and 4, each of 350 MW. It is scheduled for completion in late 2013 and early 2014.<ref name=broad/> |
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>[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>[http://www.meenakshienergy.com/aboutus.html "About Us,"] Meenakshi Energy website, accessed January 2012</ref> | ||
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'''Location:''' Thamminapatnam village, Nellore District, Andhra Pradesh<br> | '''Location:''' Thamminapatnam village, Nellore District, Andhra Pradesh<br> | ||
'''Coordinates:''' 14.235278, 80.104444 <br> | '''Coordinates:''' 14.235278, 80.104444 <br> | ||
| − | '''Status:''' <br> | + | '''Status:''' Phase I Unit 1: commissioned 2010; Phase I Unit 2: construction; Phase II Unit 3: advanced development; Phase II Unit 4: advanced development<br> |
| − | '''Nameplate capacity:''' 540 MW | + | '''Nameplate capacity:''' Phase I Unit 1: 540 MW; Phase I Unit 2: 150 MW; Phase II Unit 3: 350 MW; Phase II Unit 4: 350 MW <br> |
'''Type:''' <br> | '''Type:''' <br> | ||
| − | '''Projected in service:''' <br> | + | '''Projected in service:''' Phase I Unit 2: November 2012; Phase II Unit 3: November 2013; Phase II Unit 4: February 2014<br> |
'''Coal Type:''' <br> | '''Coal Type:''' <br> | ||
'''Coal Source:''' <br> | '''Coal Source:''' <br> | ||
Revision as of 15:05, 16 November 2012
{{#badges: CoalSwarm|Navbar-Indiacoal}} Meenakshi Energy Thermal Power Project is a coal plant under development 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 multi-phase coal project being implemented by Meenakshi Energy in Andhra Pradesh. The first 540 megawatt (MW) unit was completed in December 2010.[1] The second unit of 150 MW is projected by the Central Electricity Authority (September 2012) to be commissioned in November 2012.[2] Phase II consists of Units 3 and 4, each of 350 MW. It is scheduled for completion in late 2013 and early 2014.[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."[3]
Project Details
Sponsor: Meenakshi Energy
Location: Thamminapatnam village, Nellore District, Andhra Pradesh
Coordinates: 14.235278, 80.104444
Status: Phase I Unit 1: commissioned 2010; Phase I Unit 2: construction; Phase II Unit 3: advanced development; Phase II Unit 4: advanced development
Nameplate capacity: Phase I Unit 1: 540 MW; Phase I Unit 2: 150 MW; Phase II Unit 3: 350 MW; Phase II Unit 4: 350 MW
Type:
Projected in service: Phase I Unit 2: November 2012; Phase II Unit 3: November 2013; Phase II Unit 4: February 2014
Coal Type:
Coal Source:
Estimated annual CO2:
Source of financing:
Articles and resources
References
- ↑ "Meenakshi group completes construction of 540 MW thermal plant in India," World Construction Group, March 4, 2011
- ↑ Jump up to: 2.0 2.1 Monthly Report on Broad Status of Thermal Power Projects in the Country, Central Electricity Authority, September 2012
- ↑ "About Us," Meenakshi Energy website, accessed January 2012
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