Vallur Thermal Power Plant

Vallur Thermal Power Plant is partially completed 1500 megawatt (MW) coal-fired power station being undertaken as a joint venture by the National Thermal Power Corporation and TamilNadu Electricity Board (TNEB).

Location
The project is located in Thiruvallur district, Tamil Nadu. The map belows shows the location of Thiruvallur but not the exact location of the project.

Stage I, Phase I
Stage I, Phase I comprises two units, with status as follows:


 * Unit 1 - 500 MW - was commissioned on March 28, 2012.
 * Unit 2 - 500 MW - was commissioned in February 2013.

Stage I, Phase II
Stage I, Phase II comprises one unit, with status as follows:


 * Unit 3 - 500 MW - expected commissioning in 2014.

Project Details
Sponsor: National Thermal Power Corporation Location: Thiruvallur district, Tamil Nadu Coordinates: 13.142549, 79.909053 (location of Thiruvallur but not the exact location of the project) Status: Units 1 and 2 - operating; Unit 3 - construction Nameplate capacity: 1500 MW (3 x 500 MW) Type: Coal Type: Coal Source: Estimated annual CO2: Source of financing:

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