IB Thermal Power Station

IB Thermal Power Station is an existing 420 megawatt (MW) coal-fired power plant operated by the Orissa Power Generation Corporation in Banaharpalli, Orissa, India.

Background
The current plant comprises Units 1 and 2, each 210 MW, both commissioned in 1995.

Proposed 1320 MW expansion (Units 3 & 4)
An expansion is planned for an increase of 1320 MW in capacity with two new 660 MW units, described by the company as units 3 and 4. In 2011, the company advertised a request for proposals for work. Early, the size of the project had appeared as 1200 MW in a list of pending applications for coal published by the Ministry of Coal.

Land for the project has been acquired. Environment, forest, avidation, and other permits have been acquired. Water has been allotted from Hirakud reservoir. Construction of transmission line for 50% of the power is being completed. The remaining 50% will by constructed by Powergrid. Half of the power from the plant will be sold to GRIDCO through long-term power purchase agreement; the balance will be sold through a mix of long-term power purchase agreements and short/medium term sales. Coal will be brought to the plant from a captive mine using a dedicated railway network, which will involve 50 km of construction. Land acquisition and other permits for the railway are in progress.

The operator has applied for Mega Power Project status.

Project Details for Proposed 1320 MW addition
Sponsor: Orissa Power Generation Corporation Location: Banaharpalli, Jharsuguda district, Orissa state, India Coordinates: Existing Units 1 & 2: 21.690729,83.860096; proposed Units 3 & 4 adjacent Status: Advanced development Nameplate capacity: 1320 MW (2 x 660 MW) Type: Supercritical Projected in service: Coal Type: Coal Source: "Coal shall be sourced from the nearby mines of MCL till OPGC's own captive mine becomes operational.... Manoharpur and Dip side Manoharpur coal mines allocated to OPGC by Ministry of Coal ... with a reserve of approximately 530 MMT" Estimated annual CO2: Source of financing:

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