Gowdasandra power station
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Gowdasandra power station is a cancelled power station in Gowdasandra, Gauribidanur, Chikaballapura, Karnataka, India.
Location
Table 1: Project-level location details
| Plant name | Location | Coordinates (WGS 84) |
|---|---|---|
| Gowdasandra power station | Gowdasandra, Gauribidanur, Chikaballapura, Karnataka, India | 13.43, 77.72 (approximate) |
The map below shows the approximate location of the power station.
Project Details
Table 2: Unit-level details
| Unit name | Status | Fuel(s) | Capacity (MW) | Technology | Start year | Retired year |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Unit 1 | cancelled | coal - unknown | 80 | unknown | – | – |
| Unit 2 | cancelled | coal - unknown | 80 | unknown | – | – |
Table 3: Unit-level ownership and operator details
| Unit name | Owner |
|---|---|
| Unit 1 | Vakkal Energy [100.0%] |
| Unit 2 | Vakkal Energy [100.0%] |
Project-level coal details
- Permit(s): Terms of Reference: 2013-05-09
Background
The power station is in the planning stages, according to a 2013 list of proposed coal plants in India.[1]
The project received a terms of reference toward environmental clearance in May 2013.[2]
However, as of October 2016 the project has yet to receive environmental clearance, and plans appear to be deferred or abandoned.
Articles and Resources
References
- ↑ "List of upcoming thermal plants in India," Ibis Research Information Services, updated October 12, 2013, accessed Jan 2014.
- ↑ Terms of reference, India MoEF, May 9, 2013.
Additional data
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