New Neyveli Thermal Power Station

The New Neyveli Thermal Power Station project is a proposed 1,000 megawatt lignite-fired thermal power station proposed by the Neyveli Lignite Corporation (NLC) as a replacement for the existing 600 megawatt Neyveli Thermal Power Station I. Lignite for the power project is being supplied from the Neyveli lignite mine, which is owned and operated by NLC.

The power station is located near Neyveli in Cuddalore district in the Indian state of Tamil Nadu.

Location
The map below shows the location of Neyveli, Cuddalore district in the Indian state of Tamil Nadu but not the exact location of the project.

Background
On its website NLC states that the anticipated phase out of Neyveli Thermal Power Station I between 2009 and 2014 is "due to ageing of the plant". On its website NLC states that:


 * "it has been proposed to set up a power plant at Neyveli with a capacity of 2 x 500 MW, for which MOC has accorded sanction for the advance action proposals including for carrying out certain studies in respect of augmentation of existing mines. Preliminary activities such as preparation of Feasibility Report, Environmental studies, Contour Survey and Soil investigation study are in progress. Our company has initiated action for obtaining Mega Power Project status for this project so as to avail certain concessional duties. The estimated cost of the power project is Rs. 5000 crores."

Project Details
Sponsor: Neyveli Lignite Corporation Location: near Neyveli in Cuddalore district in Tamil Nadu, India Coordinates: 11.540536, 79.478826 (location of Neyveli but not the exact location of the project) Status: Proposed Nameplate capacity: 1000 megawatts Type: Coal Type: Lignite Coal Source: new lignite mine near Neyveli Estimated annual CO2: 5,913,701 Source of financing:

Related SourceWatch articles

 * India and coal
 * Neyveli Thermal Power Station II
 * Proposed coal plants in India

External resources

 * "Barsingsar Lignite Power Plant", Global Energy Observatory, accessed January 2012.