Akrimota Power Project

The Akrimota Power Project is a 250 megawatt lignite-fired power station which is owned and operated by Gujarat Mineral Development Corporation in Gujarat state, India. In late 2011 Platts listed a 250MW expansion of the power station as being planned.

Background
The power plant, which was commissioned in 2007, is at the pit head of the Panandhro Lignite Mine. The plant is located near the village of Nani Chher in Kutchh district, Gujarat state, India.

250 MW Expansion
In late 2011 Platts listed a 250MW expansion of the power station as being planned. However, GMDC make no mention of the possible expansion on their website.

Project Details of proposed expansion
Sponsor: Gujarat Mineral Development Corporation Location: Kutchh district, Gujarat state, India Coordinates: 23.6626, 68.7843 Status: Nameplate capacity: Type: Projected in service: Coal Type: Lignite Coal Source: Panandhro Lignite Mine, India Estimated annual CO2: Source of financing:
 * Unit 1: Operating (2005)
 * Unit 2: Operating (2005)
 * Unit 3: Proposed
 * Unit 1: 125 MW
 * Unit 2: 125 MW
 * Unit 3: 250 MW

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