Sikka Thermal Power Station

Sikka Thermal Power Station is a 240 MW coal plant in Jamnagar, India, owned by Gujarat State Electricity Corporation.

Background
There are two units of 120 MW each, commissioned in 1988 and 1993. It is located at Sikka near Jamnagar, the major industrial city in the state of Gujarat.

Proposed 500 MW expansion (Units 3 and 4)
Gujarat State Electricity Corporation is pursuing an expansion of the station to Units 3 and 4 - two new units of 250MW each. Planned operation is 2012 to 2013.

Project Details
Sponsor: Gujarat State Electricity Corporation Location: Sikka village, near Jamnagar in Jamnagar district, Gujarat state, India Coordinates: 22.420827669416, 69.827599525452 Status: Under construction Nameplate capacity: 500 MW (2 x 250 MW) Type: Projected in service: 2012 - 2013 Coal Source: Estimated annual CO2: 2,956,850 tons Source of financing:

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