Vijayawada Thermal Power Station (IGCC)

Vijayawada Thermal Power Station (IGCC) is a proposed coal plant in Andhra Pradesh, India.

Background
The Vijayawada Thermal Power Station (IGCC) is a proposed 182 megawatt coal-fired plant expansion by Andhra Pradesh Power Generation Corporation, at the site of the existing 1760 MW Vijayawada Thermal Power Station. The plant will use Integrated Gasification Combined Cycle technology. It is proposed that the station be commissioned by 2014. APGENCO notes that it has sought equity support from the government of Andhra Pradesh and that "approval is awaited."

The project is being developed with Bharat Heavy Electricals Limited (BHEL), which describes itself as "the first and foremost organization to develop IGCC in India."

Note: The Vijayawada Thermal Power Station is also know as the Dr. Narla Tata Rao Thermal Power Station, or Dr. NTTPS.

Project Details
Sponsor: Andhra Pradesh Power Generation Corporation Location: Vijayawada village, Krishna District, Andhra Pradesh Coordinates: 16.5973, 80.5382 Status: Proposed Nameplate capacity: 182 MW Type: IGCC Projected in service: 2013-2014 Coal Type: Coal Source: Estimated annual CO2: Source of financing: Andhra Pradesh Power Generation Corporation, Bharat Heavy Electricals Limited. APGENCO also notes that it has sought equity support from the government of Andhra Pradesh and that "approval is awaited."

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