Bhilai Steel power station

Bhilai Steel power station is a 524-megawatt (MW) coal-fired power station in India. A 1000 MW coal-fired expansion has been proposed.

Location
The undated satellite photo below shows the steel power station in Bhilai.

Background
Bhilai Steel power station is in Bhilai, India. Two 250 MW coal fired units (Units 4-5) were commissioned during 2008-09 and commercialized during 2009-10.

Description of Expansion
A 4 X 250 MW coal-fired expansion has been proposed for the site.

Project Details

 * Sponsor: NTPC-SAIL Power Company
 * Parent company:
 * Location: Bhilai village, Raipur district
 * Coordinates: 21.184, 81.4237 (exact)
 * Status: Early development
 * Gross Capacity:
 * Unit 6: 250 MW
 * Unit 7: 250 MW
 * Unit 8: 250 MW
 * Unit 9: 250 MW
 * Type: Subcritical
 * Projected in service:
 * Coal Type:
 * Coal Source:
 * Source of financing:
 * MOEF permits: Terms of Reference (Apr 27, 2011)

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