| Uppur Superctical Thermal Power Project | |
|---|---|
 Uppur Supercritical Thermal Power Project | |
| Country | India |
| Location | Ramanathapuram, Tamil Nadu |
| Coordinates | 9°35′05.4″N 78°54′31.0″E / 9.584833°N 78.908611°E |
| Status | Under Construction |
| Construction began | March 2016 |
| Construction cost | Rs 12,655 crores |
| Operator(s) | Tamil Nadu Generation and Distribution Corporation (TANGEDCO) |
| Thermal power station | |
| Primary fuel | Coal |
| Power generation | |
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Uppur Supercritical Thermal Power Project is located in Uppur and near Tiruvadanai, Ramanathapuram District in Tamil Nadu. The power plant is one of the coal based power plants of TANGEDCO. This project is being constructed by BHEL, L&T and Reliance Infrastructure.[1]
Construction
RIL was awarded the engineering, procurement and construction contract in the BoP package and allied civil works, BHEL was awarded the boiler, turbine and generator contract and L&T was awarded the seawater intake and outfall system contract.[2][3]
Materials for erection brought to the site and foundation process under progress. Foundation for two units of plant under Bharat Heavy Electricals Limited has already been completed.[4] ESP 1 & ESP 2 foundation completed. The project is on hold at present.
Installed Capacity
| Stage | Unit Number | Installed Capacity (MW) | Date of Commissioning | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stage I | 2x800 MW | 1600 MW | 2021-22 | Under Constructions |
See also
References
- ^ "RIL set to begin work on Uppur thermal power project". The Hindu. 7 September 2018.
- ^ "RIL set to begin work on Uppur thermal power project". The Hindu. 7 September 2018.
- ^ "Unknown" (PDF).[permanent dead link]
- ^ "BHEL begins boiler erection work for Uppur Thermal plant". The Hindu. 26 September 2019.
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