Tiruldih Power Project

The Tiruldih Power Project is a 1,980 megawatt (MW) coal-fired power station proposed by Tata Power and Hindalco Industries in Jharkhand.

Location
The map below shows the construction site as specified in the Environmental Impact Assessment.

Background
Tiruldih Power Project is proposed to comprise of 3 x 660 MW units. The company is currently in the land acquisition stage. On an undated website page the company states that land acquisition "is expected to take around 12-18 months" but does not mention any dates. The power station is proposed to be built approximately near Tiruldh, Jharkhand, India.

Coal supply
The company also states that "in principle, clearance has been received from the Railways for the transportation of coal from Tubed Coal Block. This block has been jointly allotted to Tata Power and Hindalco in Jharkhand."

Charm campaign
In October 2011 Tata Power organised a "science fair" at the Tiruldih village school. "Students of Class- VI – VIII were taught to make simple models based on basic science. These models were then displayed in the Science Fair where hundreds of students from various other schools visited the fair. The Science Fair was a one day program and best student participants were also recognized and awarded," Tata Power stated in a media release. Tata stated that the fair "is a first of its kind in the State of Jharkhand".

Project Details
Sponsor: Tata Power, Hindalco Location: Kuda, Chara, Porka and Gundaldih villages; Dist. Saraikela Kharswan, Jharkhand Coordinates: 23.141111, 85.957778 (exact) Status: Early development Nameplate capacity: 3 x 660 MW Type: Supercritical Projected in service: Coal Type: Coal Source: Tubed Coal Block, Jharkhand Estimated annual CO2: Source of financing: Permits: Environmental Impact Assessment, (May 2013)

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