Rayalaseema Thermal Power Project
{{#badges: CoalSwarm|Navbar-Indiacoal}} Rayalaseema Thermal Power Project is a coal plant in Andhra Pradesh, India.
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Location
The undated satellite photo below shows the power station in the village of Rayalseema.
Background
Rayalaseema Thermal Power Project is a 1050 megawatt (MW) coal plant in Muddanur, Cuddapah, district, Andhra Pradesh, India, operated by by Andhra Pradesh Power Generation Corporation (APGENCO). It comprises 5 units, each 210 MW, built between 1994 and 2011:[1]
- Unit 1 - 210 MW - 1994
- Unit 2 - 210 MW - 1995
- Unit 3 - 210 MW - 2007
- Unit 4 - 210 MW - 2007
- Unit 5 - 210 MW - 2011
- Unit 6 - 600 MW - under construction
The newest unit, Rayalaseema Thermal Power Project Stage-III (Unit 5), was commissioned on December 31, 2010.[2][3]
Proposed 600 MW expansion (Unit 6)
APGENCO is currently building an additional 600 MW unit at the same location. On October 13, 2010, Bharat Heavy Electricals Ltd. (BHEL) announced an order for design, engineering, manufacturing, supply, erection and commissioning of the project.[4] According to the Central Electricity Authority, the project will be completed in July 2014.[5]
Project Details for Unit 6
Sponsor: Andhra Pradesh Power Generation Corporation
Location: Rayalseema village, Yerraguntla taluk, Kadapa district, Andhra Pradesh
Coordinates: 14.704, 78.4577 (exact)
Status: Construction
Nameplate capacity: 600 MW
Type: Subcritical
Projected in service: 2014
Coal Type:
Coal Source: Mahanadi Coal Fields
Estimated annual CO2:
Source of financing: Power Finance Corporation[3]
Permits: Environmental clearance, India MoEF, Oct 21, 2010
Articles and resources
References
- ↑ "Rayala Seema (RTPP) Coal Power Station India," Global Energy Observatory, accessed March 2012
- ↑ "India Central Electricity Authority Monthly Report," India Central Electricity Authority, December 2010.
- ↑ Jump up to: 3.0 3.1 "Projects Under Development," APGENCO, accessed March 2012
- ↑ "BHEL has received an order from M/s APGENCO," Bharat Heavy Electricals Ltd announcement, October 14, 2010
- ↑ Monthly Report on Broad Status of Thermal Power Projects in the Country, Central Electricity Authority, September 2012
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