Karchana Thermal Power Project

Karchana Thermal Power Project is a 1980 megawatt project being built by Jaiprakash Power Ventures, a power generation subsidiary of the privately owned Jaypee Group, a major Indian infrastructure company with interests in civil engineering and construction, cement, power, real estate, expressways, hospitality, golf courses and education.

Location
The map below shows the location of Allahabad district of Uttar Pradesh, India but not the exact location of the project.

Background
The project comprises three 660MW units which is being developed by JPV subsidiary Sangam Power Generation Company. The project is proposed to be built in the Allahabad district of Uttar Pradesh, India.

Project Stalled
In April 2012, the Times of India reported that project was stalled in the wake of a decision by the Allahaban high court to quash the company's notifications for the acquisition of 650 hectares of land for the project.

Project Details
Sponsor: Jaiprakash Power Ventures Location: Uttar Pradesh Coordinates: 25.435801, 81.846311 (location of Allahabad but not the exact location of the project) Status: Deferred Nameplate capacity: 1980 MW Type: Projected in service: 2014 Coal Type: Coal Source: Estimated annual CO2: Source of financing:

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