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Vijayawada Thermal Power Station (IGCC)

{{#badges: CoalSwarm|Navbar-Indiacoal}} Vijayawada Thermal Power Station (IGCC) is a proposed coal plant 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.

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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. It is proposed that the station be commissioned by 2014. APGENCO notes that it has sought equity support from the government of Andhra Pradesh and that "approval is awaited."[1]

The project is being developed with Bharat Heavy Electricals Limited (BHEL), which describes itself as "the first and foremost organization to develop IGCC in India."[2]

Note: The Vijayawada Thermal Power Station is also know as the Dr. Narla Tata Rao Thermal Power Station, or Dr. NTTPS.

Project Details

Sponsor: Andhra Pradesh Power Generation Corporation
Location: Ibrahimpatnam village, Krishna district, Andhra Pradesh
Coordinates: 16.5973, 80.5382 (exact)
Status: Pre-permit development
Nameplate capacity: 182 MW
Type: IGCC
Projected in service: 2013-2014
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Coal Source:
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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."[3]

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References

  1. Andhra Pradesh Power Generation Corporation, "Capacity Additions", Andhra Pradesh Power Generation Corporation website, accessed November 2011.
  2. "Research & Development," BHEL website, accessed January 2012
  3. 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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