Rihand power station

Rihand power station is a 3000 megawatt (MW) coal-fired power station in Uttar Pradesh, India which is owned and operated by the National Thermal Power Corporation.

Location
The plant is located at Rihandnagar, Sonebhadra district, Uttar Pradesh.

Background
The project comprises six 500 MW units. Unit 5 was commissioned in May 2012 and Unit 6 was ommissioned in October 2013.
 * Unit 1 (Rihand I) - 500 MW - 1988
 * Unit 2 (Rihand I) - 500 MW - 1989
 * Unit 3 (Rihand II) - 500 MW - 2005
 * Unit 4 (Rihand II) - 500 MW - 2005
 * Unit 5 (Rihand III) - 500 MW - commissioned May 24, 2012
 * Unit 6 (Rihand III) - 500 MW - commissioned October 10, 2013

Project Details for 1000 MW Expansion
Sponsor: National Thermal Power Corporation Location: Rihandnagar, Sonebhadra district, Uttar Pradesh Coordinates: 24.027, 82.7915 (exact) Status: Operating Nameplate capacity: 1000 MW (2 x 500 MW) Type: Coal Type: Coal Source: Estimated annual CO2: Source of financing:

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