Sirkali power station
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Sirkali power station is a cancelled power station in Sirkazhi, Nagapattinam, Tamil Nadu, India.
Location
Table 1: Project-level location details
| Plant name | Location | Coordinates (WGS 84) |
|---|---|---|
| Sirkali power station | Sirkazhi, Nagapattinam, Tamil Nadu, India | 11.23, 79.73 (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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Phase I | cancelled | coal - unknown | 2000 | unknown | – | – |
| Phase II | cancelled | coal - unknown | 2000 | unknown | – | – |
Table 3: Unit-level ownership and operator details
| Unit name | Owner |
|---|---|
| Phase I | NLC India Ltd [100.0%] |
| Phase II | NLC India Ltd [100.0%] |
Project-level coal details
- Coal source(s): imported
Background
It was reported in January 2014 that the Neyveli Lignite Corporation (NLC) had started pursuing in-principle approval for allocation of land for the 4,000MW coal-based Sirkali Thermal Power Project in the Nagapattinam district of Tamil Nadu. The coal reserve for the project has been allotted in Jilga-Barpalli coal block of Chhattisgarh.[1] Neyveli Lignite has requested the Ministry of Coal for allocation of suitable alternate block to meet the fuel requirement of the full 4,000 MW Sirkali Thermal Power Project, including an Expression of Interest for acquiring coal assets abroad.[2]
In April 2017 NLC India (formerly Neyveli Lignite Corporation) said it had decided not to go ahead with the proposed plant, saying the project is unviable due to the distance required to transport the coal.[3]
Articles and Resources
References
- ↑ Bosco Dominique, "Neyveli Lignite Corporation unit-I expansion to be commissioned in February," Times of India, Jan 26, 2014.
- ↑ "NLC identifies Thirumullaivasal for 4,000 MW power project in Tamil Nadu," Business Standard, September 18, 2015
- ↑ "NLC drops power project in Sirkali, plans supercritical lignite-fired plants," Hindu Business, Apr 30, 2017
Additional data
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