Akrimota Power Project
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Akrimota Power Project is an operating power station of at least 250-megawatts (MW) in Chher Moti, Lakhpat, Kutch, Gujarat, India with multiple units, some of which are not currently operating.
Location
Table 1: Project-level location details
| Plant name | Location | Coordinates (WGS 84) |
|---|---|---|
| Akrimota Power Project | Chher Moti, Lakhpat, Kutch, Gujarat, India | 23.7724998, 68.6455556 (exact) |
The map below shows the exact location of the power station.
Unit-level coordinates (WGS 84):
- Unit 1, Unit 2: 23.7724998, 68.6455556
- Unit 3: 23.6626, 68.7843
Project Details
Table 2: Unit-level details
| Unit name | Status | Fuel(s) | Capacity (MW) | Technology | Start year |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Unit 1 | operating | coal: lignite | 125 | subcritical | 2007 |
| Unit 2 | operating | coal: lignite | 125 | subcritical | 2006 |
| Unit 3 | cancelled | coal: lignite | 250 | subcritical | – |
Table 3: Unit-level ownership and operator details
| Unit name | Owner | Parent |
|---|---|---|
| Unit 1 | Gujarat Mineral Development Co Ltd [100%] | Gujarat Mineral Development Co Ltd [100.0%] |
| Unit 2 | Gujarat Mineral Development Co Ltd [100%] | Gujarat Mineral Development Co Ltd [100.0%] |
| Unit 3 | Gujarat Mineral Development Co Ltd [100%] | Gujarat Mineral Development Co Ltd [100.0%] |
Financing
Source of financing:
Background
The power plant was synchronized in 2005 and began commercial operation in 2006-2007. It is at the pithead of the Panandhro Lignite Mine. The plant is located near the village of Nani Chher in Kutchh district.[1]
250 MW Expansion
In late 2011 Platts listed a 250MW expansion of the power station as being planned.[2] However, GMDC make no mention of the possible expansion on their website,[3] and as of 2016 the company is not listed as having applied for an environmental permit. The project appears to have been abandoned.
Articles and Resources
References
- ↑ GMDC, "Power: Akrimota Power Project", Gujarat Mineral Development Corporation website, accessed November 2011.
- ↑ Platts, "World Electric Power Plants Database, September 2011", accessed November 2011. The database is not available online but a downloadable spreadsheet can be purchased.
- ↑ GMDC, "New Projects", Gujarat Mineral Development Corporation website, accessed March 2014.
Additional data
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