Hanakon Thermal Power Project

Hanakon Thermal Power Project was a 450 megawatt coal-fired power station that was proposed by Ind Bharat Power (Karwar) Ltd. to be constructed near the village of Hankon of Karwar Taluka of Uttar Kannada District in Karnataka, India.

Location
The map below shows the location of Uttar Kannada District in Karnataka, India but not the exact location of the project.

Background
The project was planned to be fueled by a mix of Indian and Indonesian coal.

However, following strong community opposition to the project, the company decided that it be moved to Tuticorin. The company’s Executive Director A N Vasu Rao said, "the thermal power plant at Hanakon has been shifted due to strong public protest and considering the delicate environment issues. Now, the project it be established to Tuticorin in Tamil Nadu." For further details see Thoothukudi power station.

Project Details
Sponsor: Ind Bharat Power (Karwar) Ltd. Location: Original location: Hankon village, about 5 km north of Karwar, Uttar Kannada District, Karnataka, India; new location: Tuticorin, Tamil Nadu Coordinates: 14.917915, 74.174538 (location of Hankon village but not the exact location of the project) Status: Cancelled Nameplate capacity: 450 MW Type: Projected in service: Coal Type: Coal Source: Estimated annual CO2: Source of financing:

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