Jayamkondam power station

Jayamkondam power station is a proposed 1600 megawatt (MW) lignite-fired power station in TamilNadu, India which has been proposed by Neyveli Lignite Corporation (NLC). The plant is proposed to be located at Jayamkondam in Tamil Nadu, India.

Location
The map below shows the location of Jayamkondam in Tamil Nadu, India but not the exact location of the project.

Background
On its website NLC states that the proposed plant would have a linked 13.5 million tonne a year lignite mine. NLC states on its website that:


 * "the Ministry of Coal has accorded sanction for the Advance Action Proposal (AAP) for taking up certain preliminary works relating to the proposed project to set up a 2 x 800 MW power plant with linked lignite mine of 13.5 MTPA at Jayamkondam in the State of Tamil Nadu. The estimated cost of the above mine project is Rs. 8750 crores and that of the power project is Rs. 9000 crores. Administrative sanction of the state Government for acquisition of the required extent of land has been sought for the mining lease for the project and also for allocation of water from Kollidam river. Preparation of a composite environmental report covering mine and power projects and the draft report is under finalization. Geological exploration, hydro- geological studies, Soil investigation, Contour Survey and Pump test have been completed. Action has been taken to appoint a consultant for carrying out Socio impact Assessment study as per the requirement of National Rehabilitation and Resettlement Plan 2007."

Project Details
Sponsor: Neyveli Lignite Corporation Location: Jayamkondam in Tamil Nadu, India Coordinates: 11.216700, 79.366700 (location of Jayamkondam but not the exact location of the project) Status: Proposed Nameplate capacity: 1600MW Type: Projected in service: unknown Coal Type: Coal Source: a new lignite mine at Jayamkondam Estimated annual CO2: 9,461,921 Source of financing:

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