Lanco Chhattisgarh Thermal Power Project

Lanco Chhattisgarh Thermal Power Project is a proposed 2000 megawatt (MW) coal plant in Chhattisgarh state, India.

Location
The map below shows the location of the Mand River near Raigarh, Raigarh District, Chhattisgarh, India but not the exact location of the project.

Background
Some news reports refer to the project as being a 3,000 megawatt project.

According to an August 2011 press report, Lanco Infratech announced that it had been the successful bidder as a mine developer for the Gare Pelma Sector II coal block. Lanco also said it will develop a 2000 MW power pit head project associated with the coal block. According to an earlier report, the Gare Pelma Sector II coal block is one of the biggest coal blocks in India which has environmental clearance and has not fallen into the "no-go" blocks designated by the Ministry of Environment and Forests. In addition, the area of the block does not have activity by Naxalite forces. According to the same report, 35 big and small players showed interest in the project "because of its unique location and huge reserves of coal." These included Tata Power, Reliance Energy, Adani Power, and Larsen & Toubro.

Project Details
Sponsor: Lanco will develop the project, which will be owned by Mahatamil Collieries Ltd, a joint venture owned 74% by Tamil Nadu Electricity Board and 26% by Maharashtra State Mining Corporation Location: Mand Raigarh Coalfield, Raigarh district,  Chhattisgarh Coordinates: 21.862455,83.2588 (approximate area only) Status: Announced Nameplate capacity: 2000 MW or 3000 MW Type: Projected in service: Coal Source: Estimated annual CO2: 11,827,402 tons (assuming 2,000MW) Source of financing:

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