Karchana Ultra Mega Power Project
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Karchana Ultra Mega Power Project is a cancelled power station in Karchana, Bara, Allahabad, Uttar Pradesh, India.
Location
Table 1: Project-level location details
| Plant name | Location | Coordinates (WGS 84) |
|---|---|---|
| Karchana Ultra Mega Power Project | Karchana, Bara, Allahabad, Uttar Pradesh, India | 25.28, 81.93 (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 | 4000 | supercritical | – | – |
Table 3: Unit-level ownership and operator details
| Unit name | Owner |
|---|---|
| Unit 1 | Central Electricity Authority (India) (CEA) [100.0%] |
Background
In May 2015 it was reported that the Uttar Pradesh government had sent a proposal to the Union power ministry to set up a 4000 MW ultra-mega thermal power plant (UMTPP) in Karchana, as the previously proposed Karchana Thermal Power Project had stalled. A final decision will be taken after the Centre examines the site and makes necessary coal allocation.[1]
In March 2016 the India government said it planned to bid out three ultra mega power projects that year: Cheyyur in Tamil Nadu, Bedabahal in Odisha and Kakwara (Banka) in Bihar. Karchana was not included.[2]
With no further developments, the project appears to be cancelled.
Articles and Resources
References
- ↑ "UP govt pitches Karchana for 4000 MW mega power plant," Times of India, May 16, 2015
- ↑ "Energiser for mega power projects," Telegraph, March 1, 2016
Additional data
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