Karapidagai North power station
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Karapidagai North power station is a cancelled power station in Karapidagai North, Kilvelur, Nagapattinum, Tamil Nadu, India.
Location
Table 1: Project-level location details
| Plant name | Location | Coordinates (WGS 84) |
|---|---|---|
| Karapidagai North power station | Karapidagai North, Kilvelur, Nagapattinum, Tamil Nadu, India | 10.590833, 79.800278 (exact) |
The map below shows the exact location of the power station.
Unit-level coordinates (WGS 84):
- Unit 1: 10.590833, 79.800278
Project Details
Table 2: Unit-level details
| Unit name | Status | Fuel(s) | Capacity (MW) | Technology | Start year | Retired year |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Unit 1 | cancelled | coal - unknown | 150 | unknown | – | – |
Table 3: Unit-level ownership and operator details
| Unit name | Owner |
|---|---|
| Unit 1 | Nagapattinam Energy [100.0%] |
Project-level coal details
- Coal source(s): Indonesia
- Permit(s): November 29, 2012 – Environmental Clearance
Background
Nagapattinam Energy proposes to set up a 1x150 MW imported coal thermal power plant at village Karapidagai North in Tamil Nadu. Coal would be imported from Indonesia. The project received an environmental clearance permit in 2012.[1]
Nagapattinam Energy sought an amendment to its environmental permit on the plant in 2014.[2]
With nearly four years since the receipt of its environmental clearance and no apparent activity, the project appears to be defunct.
Opposition
According to press reports, the project in Kilvelur taluk was among a number of coastal plants that faced "vociferous protests" by villagers due to concerns that pollution would harm the livelihood of farmers and fishermen.[3]
Articles and Resources
References
- ↑ Environmental clearance, India MoEF, Nov 29, 2012.
- ↑ "MINUTES OF THE 112nd MEETING," STATE LEVEL ENVIRONMENT IMPACT ASSESSMENT AUTHORITY, 08.08.2014
- ↑ V Mayilvaganan, "Thermal plants face opposition from Nagapattinam villagers," Times of India, undated
Additional data
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