Cuddalore power station

Cuddalore power station is a proposed 1320 megawatt (MW) coal plant in the Cuddalore district of Tamil Nadu state, India.

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

Background
The project is being developed by Cuddalore Powergen Corporation, an independent power producer (IPP). In 2006, the company has signed a power purchase agreement (PPA) with Tamil Nadu Electricity Board. According to a December 2008 report, land acquisition for the project was underway and "more action will be visible" by April 2009. On November 15, 2011, the Tamil Nadu Electricity Regulatory Commission held a hearing and issued a decision approving a request by the company to extend the date of financial closure of the power project until September 30, 2012 and amend the 2006 PPA accordingly. The reason that the project has been stalled is "mainly due to the existence of VCM pipeline in the main plant area." A representative of Chemplast Sanmar Limited, a chemical company, opposed the extension.

Project Details
Sponsor: Cuddalore Powergen Corporation Location: Cuddalore district, Tamil Nadu, India Coordinates: 11.75, 79.75 (location of Cuddalore, not the exact location of the project) Status: Deferred Nameplate capacity: 1320 MW (2 x 660 MW) Type: Projected in service: Coal Source: Estimated annual CO2: Source of financing:

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