Sterlite Jharsuguda Power Station

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Jharsuguda Power Station is a coal-based thermal power plant located at Burkhamunda near Jharsuguda town in Jharsuguda district in the Indian state of Odisha. The power plant is operated by the Sterlite Energy.

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The coal for the plant is sourced from Ib Valley Coalfield. Water is sourced from the reservoir of Hirakud Dam. The Engineering, procurement and construction contract is given to SEPCO3 of People's Republic of China. [1]

Capacity

It is a 2400 MW (4×600 MW) project.

Unit No.Capacity (MW)Commissioned onStatus
16002010 AugustRunning [2]
26002011 JanuaryRunning
36002011Running
46002012Running

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References

  1. "Sterlite Energy Limited". Archived from the original on 2012-11-13. Retrieved 2012-11-30.
  2. "Sterlite Energy Limited". Archived from the original on 2012-11-13. Retrieved 2012-11-30.
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