Talcher Kaniha Super Thermal Power Station
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Talcher Kaniha Super Thermal Power Station is an operating power station of at least 3000-megawatts (MW) in Kaniha, Talcher, Angul, Odisha, India with multiple units, some of which are not currently operating. It is also known as Talcher STPS.
Location
Table 1: Project-level location details
| Plant name | Location | Coordinates (WGS 84) |
|---|---|---|
| Talcher Kaniha Super Thermal Power Station | Kaniha, Talcher, Angul, Odisha, India | 21.0970667, 85.0750266 (exact) |
The map below shows the exact location of the power station.
Unit-level coordinates (WGS 84):
- Stage I Unit 1, Stage I Unit 2, Stage II Unit 3, Stage II Unit 4, Stage II Unit 5, Stage II Unit 6: 21.0970667, 85.0750266
- Stage III Unit 1, Stage III Unit 2: 21.098074, 85.074005
Project Details
Table 2: Unit-level details
| Unit name | Status | Fuel(s) | Capacity (MW) | Technology | Start year | Retired year |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stage I Unit 1 | operating | coal - bituminous | 500 | subcritical | 1995 | – |
| Stage I Unit 2 | operating | coal - bituminous | 500 | subcritical | 1996 | – |
| Stage II Unit 3 | operating | coal - bituminous | 500 | subcritical | 2003 | – |
| Stage II Unit 4 | operating | coal - bituminous | 500 | subcritical | 2003 | – |
| Stage II Unit 5 | operating | coal - bituminous | 500 | subcritical | 2005 | – |
| Stage II Unit 6 | operating | coal - bituminous | 500 | subcritical | 2006 | – |
| Stage III Unit 1 | cancelled | coal - unknown | 800 | unknown | – | – |
| Stage III Unit 2 | cancelled | coal - unknown | 800 | unknown | – | – |
Table 3: Unit-level ownership and operator details
| Unit name | Owner |
|---|---|
| Stage I Unit 1 | NTPC Ltd [100.0%] |
| Stage I Unit 2 | NTPC Ltd [100.0%] |
| Stage II Unit 3 | NTPC Ltd [100.0%] |
| Stage II Unit 4 | NTPC Ltd [100.0%] |
| Stage II Unit 5 | NTPC Ltd [100.0%] |
| Stage II Unit 6 | NTPC Ltd [100.0%] |
| Stage III Unit 1 | NTPC Ltd [100.0%] |
| Stage III Unit 2 | NTPC Ltd [100.0%] |
Financing
Source of financing:
Background
Talcher's first six 500 MW units entered operation from 1995-2005. The plant is located in Kaniha in the state of Odisha.[1] The plant is sponsored by NTPC.
Coal shortage
In March 2017, the plant slipped into a critical stage of coal supply with only five days of coal left in its stockyard. The problem was the result of short supply of coal from coal mines in Talcher.[2]
Proposed Expansions
It was reported in August 2010 that the plant was to add a 500 MW unit.[3]
In June 2015, NTPC reiterated the company's plans for an expansion, now saying it would be 1,600 MW, with coal provided from Mahanadi Coalfields Ltd (MCL) of Coal India. The company said it planned to apply for clearances.[4]
In June 2016, NTPC announced that it was beginning a socio-economic survey for the proposed expansion,[5] although as of October 2016 the project was not included on NTPC's list of future capacity additions.[6]
In February 2018, NTPC said it planned to slow plans for the expansion, citing the low tariffs for solar and wind: "The feasibility study report on expansion was sent to our Delhi office. But, now there is a demand tilt towards renewable energy. Keeping that in mind, the speed of Kaniha plant expansion is slow," said Ram Kuber, executive director of NTPC’s Talcher Super Thermal Power Station.[7]
Toxic fly ash
Disposal of fly ash generated from the plant was an ongoing challenge at the plant. For example, the company sought clearance to dispose of the waste in abandoned mine voids of Jagannath OPC of Mahanadi Coalfields Limited.[8]
Articles and Resources
References
- ↑ "Talcher Kaniha Super Thermal Power Station India," Global Energy Observatory, accessed May 2014
- ↑ Bijay Rout, "Coal crisis critical in Odisha NTPC plant," Indian Express, March 31, 2017
- ↑ "NTPC to add another 500 mw to Talcher plant" Fe Bureaus, The Financial Express, August 10, 2010
- ↑ "NTPC planning 3,000 MW capacity addition at Talcher," Live Mint, June 11, 2015
- ↑ Jayajit Dash, "NTPC commences socio-economic survey for Kaniha expansion," Business Standard, July 2, 2016
- ↑ "Future Capacity Additions," NTPC, accessed October 2016
- ↑ "NTPC takes pause on Kaniha expansion as renewables demand grow," Business Standard, February 6, 2018
- ↑ See Expert Appraisal Committee minutes
Additional data
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