Tuticorin Thermal Power Project

Tuticorin Thermal Power Project is a 1000 megawatt (MW) coal-fired power station under construction in Tuticorin, Tamil Nadu.

Location
The map below shows the location of Tuticorin, Tamil Nadu, India but not the exact location of the project.

Background
The project is a joint venture of TamilNadu Electricity Board and Neyveli Lignite Corp.

This project should not be confused with the power station being developed in Tuticorin by Coastal Energen.

It also appears that this project is different than the Thoothukudi power station proposed for Tuticorin by Ind Bharat Power (Karwar) Ltd. That project was originally proposed as the Hanakon Thermal Power Project. 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 [sic] to Tuticorin in Tamil Nadu."

Project Details
Sponsor: TamilNadu Electricity Board and Neyveli Lignite Corp Location: Tuticorin, Tamil Nadu Coordinates: 8.764166, 78.134836 (location of Tuticorin but not the exact location of the project) Status: Under Construction Nameplate capacity: 1,000 MW Type: Projected in service: Coal Type: Coal Source: Estimated annual CO2: Source of financing:

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