Visa Power Jharkhand project

The Visa Power Jharkhand project is a proposed 2,640 megawatt (MW) coal-fired power station comprising four units of 660 MW each. The plant, which has been proposed by Visa Power.

Location
The plant is to be built in Seraikela-Kharsawan district, Jharkhand, India, according to the company's application to the Ministry of Coal. However, on the Visa Power website the project is described as being developed in Sahibgunj district, which is located in the far northeast corner of Jharkhand state; however, the accompanying map shows the cities of Ranchi and Seraikela, which are both located in the southeastern part of Jharkhand. The map below shows the location of Seraikela-Kharsawan district, not Sahibgunj district.

The map below shows the location of Seraikela-Kharsawan district, Jharkhand, India but not the exact location of the project.

Background
On its website VISA Power states that it "has signed an MoU with the Government of Jharkhand on 5th February 2008 for setting up a 2,640 MW integrated power plant." It also states that one of the "highlights" of the MOU is that the company "shall secure suitable coal block for mining and supply of coal to ensure sustained availability of good quality coal to generate electricity at a low cost from this project."

Project Details
Sponsor: Visa Power Location: Jharkhand Coordinates: 22.74199, 85.872574 (location of Seraikela-Kharsawan district but not the exact location of the project) Status: Proposed Nameplate capacity: 2,640 MW Type: Projected in service: Coal Type: Coal Source: Estimated annual CO2: Source of financing:

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