Ghatampur Thermal Power Project
Kartavya Desk Staff
Source: TOI
Context: Prime Minister of India dedicated Unit-1 (660 MW) of the Ghatampur Thermal Power Project in Kanpur Nagar, Uttar Pradesh, marking a significant milestone in India’s thermal energy expansion and infrastructure development.
About Ghatampur Thermal Power Project:
• Location: The power plant is located in Ghatampur, in Kanpur Nagar district, Uttar Pradesh.
• Implementing Agency: The project is managed by Neyveli Uttar Pradesh Power Ltd (NUPPL) — a joint venture between: NLC India Ltd (owns 51%) and UP Rajya Vidyut Utpadan Nigam Ltd (UPRVUNL) (owns 49%).
• The project is managed by Neyveli Uttar Pradesh Power Ltd (NUPPL) — a joint venture between: NLC India Ltd (owns 51%) and UP Rajya Vidyut Utpadan Nigam Ltd (UPRVUNL) (owns 49%).
• Power Capacity: The project has 3 power units, each of 660 MW. Total capacity is 1,980 MW.
• The project has 3 power units, each of 660 MW.
• Total capacity is 1,980 MW.
• Total Cost: The project cost is ₹21,780.94 crore.
• Power Distribution: 75.12% (1487.28 MW) of electricity will go to Uttar Pradesh. 24.88% (492.72 MW) will go to Assam, depending on the transfer of shares.
• 75.12% (1487.28 MW) of electricity will go to Uttar Pradesh.
• 24.88% (492.72 MW) will go to Assam, depending on the transfer of shares.
• Main Features: Efficient Technology: Uses supercritical boilers with 88.81% efficiency, which saves fuel and increases output. No Wastewater Release: The plant has a Zero Liquid Discharge (ZLD) system, so no water is released into rivers or land. Pollution Control:
• Efficient Technology: Uses supercritical boilers with 88.81% efficiency, which saves fuel and increases output.
• No Wastewater Release: The plant has a Zero Liquid Discharge (ZLD) system, so no water is released into rivers or land.
• Pollution Control:
Uses modern systems to cut air pollution:
• SCR (Selective Catalytic Reduction) reduces harmful NOx gases. FGD (Flue Gas Desulphurization) reduces SOx gases from smoke. CEMS & AAQMS track emissions and air quality 24/7. Water Saving: 288 km of canal is lined to save 195 million litres of water per day. The plant stores up to 46 lakh cubic meters of raw water. Coal Supply: Has its own coal mine producing 9 million tonnes per year. Can store coal for 30 days of full operation (10.165 lakh tonnes).
• SCR (Selective Catalytic Reduction) reduces harmful NOx gases. FGD (Flue Gas Desulphurization) reduces SOx gases from smoke. CEMS & AAQMS track emissions and air quality 24/7.
• SCR (Selective Catalytic Reduction) reduces harmful NOx gases.
• FGD (Flue Gas Desulphurization) reduces SOx gases from smoke.
• CEMS & AAQMS track emissions and air quality 24/7.
• Water Saving: 288 km of canal is lined to save 195 million litres of water per day. The plant stores up to 46 lakh cubic meters of raw water.
• 288 km of canal is lined to save 195 million litres of water per day.
• The plant stores up to 46 lakh cubic meters of raw water.
• Coal Supply: Has its own coal mine producing 9 million tonnes per year. Can store coal for 30 days of full operation (10.165 lakh tonnes).
• Has its own coal mine producing 9 million tonnes per year.
• Can store coal for 30 days of full operation (10.165 lakh tonnes).