Jharsuguda CPP power station

The Jharsuguda CPP power station is a 1215 megawatt (MW) plant which supplies power to Vedanta Aluminium's aluminum smelter. The power station is located near Jharsuguda in Orissa, India.

Background
In 2011 a 270 MW expansion of the existing coal-fired power station was commissioned. The expansion, which comprised two 135 MW units, is referred to as Jharsuguda CPP Units 8 & 9. The plant is owned and operated by Vedanta Resources.

Project Details for 270 MW expansion (Units 8 and 9)
Sponsor: Vedanta Resources Location: Orissa Coordinates: 21.82017, 83.996294 (exact location) Status: Operating (2011) Nameplate capacity: Unit 8: 135 MW; Unit 9 (135 MW) Type: Projected in service: Coal Type: Coal Source: Estimated annual CO2: Source of financing:

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