Difference between revisions of "Vijayawada Thermal Power Station (IGCC)"
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| − | The | + | The Vijayawada Thermal Power Station (IGCC) is a proposed 182 megawatt coal-fired plant expansion by [[Andhra Pradesh Power Generation Corporation]], at the site of the existing 1760 MW [[Vijayawada Thermal Power Station]]. The plant will use [[IGCC|Integrated Gasification Combined Cycle]] technology. In 2011 APGENCO noted that it had sought equity support from the government of Andhra Pradesh and that "approval is awaited." It was proposed that the station be commissioned by 2014.<ref>Andhra Pradesh Power Generation Corporation, [http://www.apgenco.gov.in/inner.asp?frm=capacity&sid=126&filename=contents.xml&Tagname=GrowthPlans&subhname=GrowthPlans "Capacity Additions"], Andhra Pradesh Power Generation Corporation website, accessed November 2011.</ref> |
| − | The project | + | The project would be developed with [[Bharat Heavy Electricals Limited]] (BHEL), which describes itself as "the first and foremost organization to develop IGCC in India."<Ref>[http://www.bhel.com/about_rd_renewable.php "Research & Development,"] BHEL website, accessed January 2012</ref> |
| − | The project is not included on APGENCO's 2014 list of existing and upcoming thermal projects,<ref>[http://www.apgenco.gov.in/getInfo.do?dt=2&oId=31 "Projects,"] APGENCO website, accessed August 2014.</ref> and | + | The project is not included on APGENCO's 2014 list of existing and upcoming thermal projects,<ref>[http://www.apgenco.gov.in/getInfo.do?dt=2&oId=31 "Projects,"] APGENCO website, accessed August 2014.</ref> and appears to have been abandoned. |
==Project Details== | ==Project Details== | ||
Latest revision as of 01:16, 14 March 2015
{{#badges: CoalSwarm|Navbar-Indiacoal}} Vijayawada Thermal Power Station (IGCC) is a proposed 182-megawatt (MW) coal-fired expansion of the existing 1760 MW Vijayawada Thermal Power Station, also known as the Dr. Narla Tata Rao Thermal Power Station, in Andhra Pradesh, India.
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Location
The undated satellite photo below shows the power station in the village of Ibrahimpatnam, Krishna district.
Background
The Vijayawada Thermal Power Station (IGCC) is a proposed 182 megawatt coal-fired plant expansion by Andhra Pradesh Power Generation Corporation, at the site of the existing 1760 MW Vijayawada Thermal Power Station. The plant will use Integrated Gasification Combined Cycle technology. In 2011 APGENCO noted that it had sought equity support from the government of Andhra Pradesh and that "approval is awaited." It was proposed that the station be commissioned by 2014.[1]
The project would be developed with Bharat Heavy Electricals Limited (BHEL), which describes itself as "the first and foremost organization to develop IGCC in India."[2]
The project is not included on APGENCO's 2014 list of existing and upcoming thermal projects,[3] and appears to have been abandoned.
Project Details
Sponsor: Andhra Pradesh Power Generation Corporation
Location: Ibrahimpatnam village, Krishna district, Andhra Pradesh
Coordinates: 16.5973, 80.5382 (exact)
Status: Cancelled
Nameplate capacity: 182 MW
Type: IGCC
Projected in service:
Coal Type:
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Source of financing: Andhra Pradesh Power Generation Corporation, Bharat Heavy Electricals Limited. APGENCO also notes that it has sought equity support from the government of Andhra Pradesh and that "approval is awaited."[4]
Articles and resources
References
- ↑ Andhra Pradesh Power Generation Corporation, "Capacity Additions", Andhra Pradesh Power Generation Corporation website, accessed November 2011.
- ↑ "Research & Development," BHEL website, accessed January 2012
- ↑ "Projects," APGENCO website, accessed August 2014.
- ↑ Andhra Pradesh Power Generation Corporation, "IGCC Plant at Vijayawada TPS (182 MW)", Andhra Pradesh Power Generation Corporation website, accessed November 2011.
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