Hanakon Thermal Power Project
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Hanakon Thermal Power Project is a cancelled power station in Hankon, Karwar, Uttar Kannada, Karnataka, India.
Location
Table 1: Project-level location details
| Plant name | Location | Coordinates (WGS 84) |
|---|---|---|
| Hanakon Thermal Power Project | Hankon, Karwar, Uttar Kannada, Karnataka, India | 14.917915, 74.174538 (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 | 450 | unknown | – | – |
Table 3: Unit-level ownership and operator details
| Unit name | Owner |
|---|---|
| Unit 1 | Ind-Barath Energy (Utkal) Ltd [100.0%] |
Financing
Source of financing:
Background
The project was proposed by Ind Bharat Power (Karwar) Ltd., and planned to be fueled by a mix of Indian and Indonesian coal.[1]
However, following strong community opposition to the project, the company decided that it be moved to Tuticorin. The company’s Executive Director A N Vasu Rao said, "the thermal power plant at Hanakon has been shifted due to strong public protest and considering the delicate environment issues. Now, the project it be established to Tuticorin in Tamil Nadu."[2] For further details see Thoothukudi power station.
Citizen opposition
In July 2009, a protest was held against the Hanakon Thermal Power Project. It was reported that thousands of people participated in the protest and "submitted a memorandum to the district administration urging them to stop the thermal project." Speakers at the protest stated it was a "do-or-die battle against the thermal project to save the environment and the bio-diversity of the region."[3]
Articles and Resources
References
- ↑ Ind Bharat Power (Karwar) Ltd, Executive Summary for Environmental Public Hearing of Proposed Thermal Power Plant of Capacity 3x150 at Village Hankon, Tq. Karwar Dist. Uttar Kannada, Karnataka", Ind Bharat Power (Karwar) Ltd. September 2008.
- ↑ "It is a victory for people of Uttara Kannada district: Hanakon plant shifted to Tuticorin", Deccan Herald, January 2, 2010.
- ↑ "Protest held against Hanakon thermal project" The Times of India, July 20, 2009.
Additional data
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