Raigarh Jindal power station
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Raigarh Jindal power station is an operating power station of at least 240-megawatts (MW) in Jindal Raigarh steel mill, Raigarh, Chhattisgarh, India.
Location
Table 1: Project-level location details
| Plant name | Location | Coordinates (WGS 84) |
|---|---|---|
| Raigarh Jindal power station | Jindal Raigarh steel mill, Raigarh, Raigarh, Chhattisgarh, India | 21.924951, 83.345444 (exact) |
Unit-level coordinates (WGS 84):
- Unit 3, Unit 4, Unit 5: 21.924951, 83.345444
Project Details
Table 2: Unit-level details
| Unit name | Status | Fuel(s) | Capacity (MW) | Technology | Start year |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Unit 3 | Operating | coal: waste coal | 55 | subcritical | 2001 |
| Unit 4 | Operating | coal: waste coal | 55 | subcritical | 2007 |
| Unit 5 | Operating | coal: waste coal | 130 | subcritical | 2007 |
Table 3: Unit-level ownership and operator details
| Unit name | Owner | Parent |
|---|---|---|
| Unit 3 | Jindal Steel & Power Ltd [100%] | Jindal Steel & Power Ltd [100.0%] |
| Unit 4 | Jindal Steel & Power Ltd [100%] | Jindal Steel & Power Ltd [100.0%] |
| Unit 5 | Jindal Steel & Power Ltd [100%] | Jindal Steel & Power Ltd [100.0%] |
Project-level captive use details
- Captive industry: Iron & Steel
Ownership Tree
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Background
The Raigarh Jindal power station was originally commissioned in 2001 by the Jindal Steel & Power Ltd.[1] Not much public information is available regarding the Raigarh Jindal power station.
In 2017, a research report in the area around Raigarh's coal mines and plants found toxic substance levels much higher than permitted. Cadmium levels were especially high, reaching amounts 169 times higher than safe levels.[2]
In 2018, the plant was mentioned as operational in JSPL's annual report.[3]
In 2020, however, the Jindal Steel & Power Ltd (JSPL) was found guilty by the National Green Tribune of damaging the environment in Chhattisgarh’s Raigarh district and was fined 160 crore Rupees (approximately $21 million USD). The court case was filed by citizens who had been adversely impacted by JSPL's operations for decades.[4]
Articles and Resources
References
- ↑ http://www.jindalsteelpower.com/businesses/raigarh.html
- ↑ Chatterjee, Prabir (2017-11-01). "The Health and Environmental Impact of Coal Mining in Chhattisgarh" (PDF). PF Collective India. Retrieved 2021-07-12.
{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: url-status (link) - ↑ JSPL (2018). "Jindal Steel and Power Ltd Investor Presentation" (PDF). Business Standard. Retrieved 2021-07-12.
{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: url-status (link) - ↑ Alam, Mahtab (2020-04-28). "NGT order on Jindal Steel & Power in March was a landmark. Here's why". Down to Earth. Retrieved 2021-07-12.
Additional data
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