Gopuvanipalam Mega Thermal Power Project (Chinnapuram, Machilipatnam)

Gopuvanipalam Mega Thermal Power Project is a proposed coal plant in Andhra Pradesh, India.

Location
The map below shows the location of Machilipatnam but not the exact location of the project.

Background
Gopuvanipalam Mega Thermal Power Project is a proposed 1980 megawatt (MW) coal plant in Chinnapuram, Machilipatnam District Krishna, Andhra Pradesh.

The project will use a blend of 70% Indian coal and 30% imported coal.

The project was considered for issuing ToR on July 14, 2009, and the ToR was issued on August 13, 2009. However, the project is not mentioned on the Nagarjuna Construction Company website, and since over two years have passed since the issuance of the ToR, its current status is not confirmed.

Project Details
Sponsor: Nagarjuna Construction Company Location: Chinnapuram, Machilipatnam District Krishna, Andhra Pradesh Coordinates: 16.184380, 81.134933 (approximate) Status: Unconfirmed Nameplate capacity: 1980 MW (3 x 660 MW) Type: Supercritical Projected in service: Coal Source: Blend of 70% Indian and 30% imported coal Estimated annual CO2: Source of financing:

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