Panipat power station
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Panipat power station is an operating power station of at least 710-megawatts (MW) in Assan Kalan, Panipat, Haryana, India with multiple units, some of which are not currently operating. It is also known as Panipat I (Phase I Unit 1, Phase I Unit 2, Phase I Unit 3, Phase I Unit 4), Panipat II (Phase II Unit 5, Phase II Unit 6, Phase II Unit 7, Phase II Unit 8).
Location
Table 1: Project-level location details
| Plant name | Location | Coordinates (WGS 84) |
|---|---|---|
| Panipat power station | Assan Kalan, Panipat, Panipat, Haryana, India | 29.3975059, 76.8763161 (exact) |
The map below shows the exact location of the power station.
Unit-level coordinates (WGS 84):
- Phase I Unit 1, Phase I Unit 2, Phase I Unit 3, Phase I Unit 4, Phase II Unit 5, Phase II Unit 6, Phase II Unit 7, Phase II Unit 8, Unit 9: 29.3975059, 76.8763161
Project Details
Table 2: Unit-level details
| Unit name | Status | Fuel(s) | Capacity (MW) | Technology | Start year | Retired year |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Phase I Unit 1 | retired | coal - bituminous | 110 | subcritical | 1979 | 2016 |
| Phase I Unit 2 | retired | coal - bituminous | 110 | subcritical | 1980 | 2016 |
| Phase I Unit 3 | retired | coal - bituminous | 110 | subcritical | 1985 | 2016 |
| Phase I Unit 4 | retired | coal - bituminous | 110 | subcritical | 1987 | 2016 |
| Phase II Unit 5 | retired | coal - bituminous | 210 | subcritical | 1989 | 2020 |
| Phase II Unit 6 | operating | coal - bituminous | 210 | subcritical | 2001 | – |
| Phase II Unit 7 | operating | coal - bituminous | 250 | subcritical | 2004 | – |
| Phase II Unit 8 | operating | coal - bituminous | 250 | subcritical | 2005 | – |
| Unit 9 | cancelled | coal - unknown | 800 | supercritical | – | – |
Table 3: Unit-level ownership and operator details
| Unit name | Owner |
|---|---|
| Phase I Unit 1 | Haryana Power Generation Co Ltd (HPGCL) [100.0%] |
| Phase I Unit 2 | Haryana Power Generation Co Ltd (HPGCL) [100.0%] |
| Phase I Unit 3 | Haryana Power Generation Co Ltd (HPGCL) [100.0%] |
| Phase I Unit 4 | Haryana Power Generation Co Ltd (HPGCL) [100.0%] |
| Phase II Unit 5 | Haryana Power Generation Co Ltd (HPGCL) [100.0%] |
| Phase II Unit 6 | Haryana Power Generation Co Ltd (HPGCL) [100.0%] |
| Phase II Unit 7 | Haryana Power Generation Co Ltd (HPGCL) [100.0%] |
| Phase II Unit 8 | Haryana Power Generation Co Ltd (HPGCL) [100.0%] |
| Unit 9 | Haryana Power Generation Co Ltd (HPGCL) [100.0%] |
Project-level coal details
- Permit(s): Terms of Reference: 2015-07-22
Background
Panipat power station is a coal-fired power station located in Assan village, Panipat. It is owned by Haryana Power Generation Corporation.[1]
The power station consisted of eight units. Units 1-4 are known as Painpat I, and Units 5-8 are known as Panipat II. Units 1-4 were 110 MW each and commissioned between 1979-1987. They reportedly retired in 2016.[2]
Units 5-6 are 210 MW each and were commissioned in 1989 and 2001, respectively. Units 7-8 are 250 MW each and commissioned in 2004-2005.[3]
Unit 5 (210 MW) was retired in March 2020.[4]
Proposed unit 9
In 2015 owner Haryana Power Generation Corporation applied to replace units 1-4 with a new unit 9 of 800 MW. The terms of reference was issued in July 2015.[5]
The unit is planned to use supercritical technology. It is estimated the unit will be commissioned in 52 months after issuance of the letter of award for the project. The estimated capital cost is Rs. 44189 million.[6]
As of May 2020 the project has not received environmental clearance, and plans appear abandoned.
Environmental impact
A November 2023 report by the Centre for Science and Environment (CSE) argued that the ongoing air pollution crisis in the New Delhi National Capital Region (NCR) had been made worse by the failure of nine out of 11 coal plants in the region to comply with air pollution standards. Panipat power station reportedly exceeded standards for particulate matter, nitrogen oxides, and sulphur dioxide throughout the 17-month reporting period from April 2022 to August 2023.[7]
Articles and Resources
References
- ↑ "Panipat Thermal Power Station," Haryana Power Generation Company website, accessed August 2015
- ↑ "Pollution from Coal-based Power Plants," LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 2059, 2021
- ↑ "Panipat power station," GEO, accessed Aug 2015
- ↑ Installed capacity, India CEA, March 2020
- ↑ "Terms of Reference," India MoEF, July 22, 2015
- ↑ Feasibility study, Steag, December 2014
- ↑ "Environmental Status of Coal-Based Thermal Power Plants in the National Capital Region," Centre for Science and Environment, November 24, 2023
Additional data
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