==Background==
Bander power station is a coal-fired power station in Andhra Pradesh being developed in two phases by [[Thermal Powertech Corporation]]. Phase-I is 660 megawatts (MW), and Phase-II is also 660 MW. Although the Central Electricity Authority lists the plant for 2014 completion, it is not clear that the project has actually begun construction.<ref name=Details/> Phase 1 received an environmental permit in 2009,<ref>[http://bit.ly/1kopZNe Environmental clearance,] India MoEF, Nov 4, 2009.</ref> and Phase II a terms of reference in 2010 for applying for one.<ref>[http://bit.ly/1joHahH Terms of Reference,] India MoEF, Mar 12, 2010.</ref>
==Project Details==