Raigarh Power Project (TRN/ACB)

The Raigarh Power Project is a proposed 600 megawatt coal-fired power station currently being developed by ACB (India) Ltd. for the Raigarh district, Chhattisgarh in India.

Location
The map below shows the approximate location of Nawapara village, Raigarh district, Chhattisgarh, India but not the exact location of the project.

Background
ACB (India) Ltd. The company states that the first 300MW unit will be commissioned is September 2013 and the second unit is December 2013. The proposed power station is located at Nawapara Village in the Raigarh district, Chhattisgarh in India. The project has received environmental clearance and has tied up with South Eastern Coalfields Ltd for coal. In November 2011, the engineering, procurement, and construction (EPC) contract was awarded to BGR Energy Systems.

Project Details
Sponsor: TRN Energy Private Limited, a subsidiary of ACB (India) Location: Nawapara village, Raigarh district, Chhattisgarh, India Coordinates: 21.945275,83.286295 (approximate area only) Status: Although this project was included in the "construction" list of the Central Electricity Authority reports in September 2012 and September 2013, the company's own website does not have any confirmation that construction has actually begun, and construction events are not included on the company's list of milestones. The status therefore appears to be one of advanced development. Nameplate capacity: 600 MW (2 x 300 MW) Type: Projected in service: 2014 Coal Type: Coal Source: South Eastern Coalfields Ltd Estimated annual CO2: Source of financing: MoEF permits: Environmental clearance, (March 18, 2011)

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