Cossipore power station
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Cossipore power station is a retired power station in Cossipore, Kolkata, West Bengal, India.
Location
Table 1: Project-level location details
| Plant name | Location | Coordinates (WGS 84) |
|---|---|---|
| Cossipore power station | Cossipore, Kolkata, Kolkata, West Bengal, India | 22.624408, 88.368656 (exact) |
Unit-level coordinates (WGS 84):
- Phase 2 Unit 1, Phase 2 Unit 2, Phase 2 Unit 3, Phase 2 Unit 4: 22.624408, 88.368656
Project Details
Table 2: Unit-level details
| Unit name | Status | Fuel(s) | Capacity (MW) | Technology | Start year | Retired year | Emergency/Backup |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Phase 2 Unit 1 | Retired | coal: bituminous | 30 | subcritical | 1949 | 2014 | False |
| Phase 2 Unit 2 | Retired | coal: bituminous | 30 | subcritical | 1949 | 2014 | False |
| Phase 2 Unit 3 | Retired | coal: bituminous | 50 | subcritical | 1960 | 2014 | False |
| Phase 2 Unit 4 | Retired | coal: bituminous | 50 | subcritical | 1963 | 2014 | False |
Table 3: Unit-level ownership and operator details
| Unit name | Owner | Parent |
|---|---|---|
| Phase 2 Unit 1 | CESC Ltd [100%] | CESC Ltd [100.0%] |
| Phase 2 Unit 2 | CESC Ltd [100%] | CESC Ltd [100.0%] |
| Phase 2 Unit 3 | CESC Ltd [100%] | CESC Ltd [100.0%] |
| Phase 2 Unit 4 | CESC Ltd [100%] | CESC Ltd [100.0%] |
Ownership Tree
This ownership tree is part of the Global Energy Ownership Tracker, a project of Global Energy Monitor.
Background
The retired power station was owned by CESC Ltd and had four coal-fired units in Kolkata, Kolkata, the state of West Bengal, India.[1]
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Additional data
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