Balangir power station

Balangir power station is a 1320 megawatt (MW) coal-fired power station proposed by Sahara India Power Corporation to be built near the village of Luthurbandh, Titlagarh, in the state of Orissa, India.

Location
The map below shows the village of Luthurbandh, but not the exact location of the project:

Opposition
The proposed power station is opposed by local villagers. According to an October 2011 newspaper report, a company land acquisition agent, Niranjan Panda, was attacked and injured by project opponents in Luthurbandh village.

Project Details
Sponsor: Sahara India Power Corporation Location: Luthurbandh Village, Titlagarh town, Balangir District, Orissa Coordinates: 20.215288, 83.206458 (village of Luthurbandh, but not the exact location of the project) Status: Early development Nameplate capacity: 1320 MW Type: Projected in service: Coal Type: Coal Source: Estimated annual CO2: Source of financing:

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