Jawaharpur Thermal Project

Jawaharpur Thermal Project is a 1,320 megawatt (MW) coal-fired power station which has been proposed by Jawaharpur Vidyut Utpadan Nigam to be built in Uttar Pradesh.

Location
The plant is located at Malawan, Etah tehsil, Etah district, Uttar Pradesh. The map below shows the location of Malawan but not the exact location of the project.

Background
The company states that while it is calling for bids for a 1320MW project "it has been decided to permit the selected developer to establish an Additional Unit of 660 MW at the selected plant location. To expedite the process, the Government of Uttar Pradesh shall facilitate the Land Acquisition and Water allocation for such Additional Unit."

The project was issed Terms of Reference on March 11, 2010. Water will be used from Lower Ganga Canal.

Project Details
Sponsor: Uttar Pradesh Rajya Vidyut Location: Malawan, Etah tehsil, Etah district, Uttar Pradesh Coordinates: 27.473355, 78.831894 (location of Malawan but not the exact location of the project) Status: Early development Nameplate capacity: 1320 MW (2 x 660 MW) Type: Projected in service: Coal Type: domestic Coal Source: Estimated annual CO2: Source of financing:

Contact details
Jawaharpur Vidyut Utpadan Nigam Ltd. Room No. 329, 3rd Floor, Shakti Bhawan Extension, 14-Ashok Marg, Lucknow – 226001 Uttar Pradesh, India Ph: +91-522-2287867; Fax: +91-522-2288484/ 2287343; Email: cgm2plg@yahoo.co.in

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