Suryachakra Thermal (Madhya Pradesh)

Suryachakra Thermal (Madhya Pradesh) is a 1320 megawatt (MW) coal plant proposed by Suryachakra Group in Madhya Pradesh Pradesh.

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

Background
According to the company website: "The project is being set up under MoU with the Madhya Pradesh Government. Land acquisition is under process. Coal linkage is under process with the MoC. Environment Clearance is under process."

According to a December 2011 report in The Hindu Business Line, the Ministry of Environment and Forests deferred clearance of the plant. According to the report, "the Expert Appraisal Committee (EAC) under teh MoEF is of the opinion that the project may fall within the buffer area of Sanjay Gandhi Tiger Reserve area, proposed to be set up in Sidhi district of Madhya Pradesh. The Committee ordered the company to obtain a no-objection certificate from the authorities concerned in the Wildlife Department."

Project Details
Sponsor: Suryachakra Power Corporation Location: Singrauli district, Madhya Pradesh Coordinates: 24.200392,82.664294 (approximate area only) Status: Deferred Nameplate capacity: 1320 MW (2 x 660 MW) Type: Supercritical Projected in service: Coal Type: Coal Source: Estimated annual CO2: Source of financing:

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