Larsen & Tubro power station

The Larsen & Tubro power station is a 1600 MW coal-fired power station proposed by the engineering firm Larsen & Tubro to be built at one of three locations in West Bengal, India.

Location
The project is proposed for West Bengal, India but not the exact location has not yet been determined. The map below shows the location of West Bengal.

Background
The proposed power station has been reported as being 1600 megawatts (MW) in capacity with the Business Standard also reporting than an addition 1600MW was considered as a possible second phase.

In December 2011 Larsen & Tubro executives met with West Bengal government officials to discuss the company's interest in establishing a 1600 megawatt coal-fired power station in the state. After the meeting the company stated that they wanted 1200 acres of land provided by the state government for the project and have adequate water supply, coal linkages and rail-access. The state government proposed three possible location but the Larsen & Tubro representative refused to state where they were. In an earlier meeting government officials had offered the company 700 acres of land in the West Midnapore district.

Project Details
Sponsor: Larsen & Tubro Location: West Bengal, India Coordinates: Status: Early development Nameplate capacity: 3200 MW (phase 1 1600 MW and Phase 2 1600 MW) Type: Projected in service: Coal Type: Coal Source: Estimated annual CO2: Source of financing:

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