Bhognipur power station
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Bhognipur power station is a cancelled power station in Chapar Ghata, Bhognipur, Ramabai Nagar, Uttar Pradesh, India.
Location
Table 1: Project-level location details
| Plant name | Location | Coordinates (WGS 84) |
|---|---|---|
| Bhognipur power station | Chapar Ghata, Bhognipur, Ramabai Nagar, Uttar Pradesh, India | 26.194167, 79.9075 (exact) |
The map below shows the exact location of the power station.
Unit-level coordinates (WGS 84):
- Unit 1, Unit 2: 26.194167, 79.9075
Project Details
Table 2: Unit-level details
| Unit name | Status | Fuel(s) | Capacity (MW) | Technology |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Unit 1 | cancelled | coal: unknown | 660 | supercritical |
| Unit 2 | cancelled | coal: unknown | 660 | supercritical |
Table 3: Unit-level ownership and operator details
| Unit name | Owner | Parent |
|---|---|---|
| Unit 1 | Himavat Power Pvt Ltd [100%] | LANCO Infratech Ltd |
| Unit 2 | Himavat Power Pvt Ltd [100%] | LANCO Infratech Ltd |
Project-level coal details
- Coal source(s): imported
Financing
- Source of financing: China Development Bank
Background
The proposed 1,320 MW power station received environmental clearance in 2012.[1]
In 2013 it was reported that infrastructure firm Lanco Infratech was putting construction of the power station on hold, due to "the turbulent economic environment, volatile currency and shortage of resources."[2]
The MOU for the project was extended for 18 months in December 2013. Lanco Group had also signed a memorandum of understanding (MOU) with China Development Bank to raise loans for the project.[3]
In November 2014 it was reported that Uttar Pradesh Electricity Regulatory Commission had cleared the project.[4]
The plant is not included in a March 2016 India government list of coal plants under construction.[5]
As of December 2016 the project is not listed on the company website or on the Ministry of Power's Broad Status Report. It appears to be shelved or abandoned.
In June 2017 the government of Uttar Pradesh cancelled the power purchase agreement (PPA) for the project, citing the company's failure of procure a fuel supply even after three deadline extensions.[6]
Articles and Resources
References
- ↑ Environmental clearance, India MoEF, August 3, 2012.
- ↑ "Lanco Infra puts two mega power projects on the back burner," Indian Express, Sep 15, 2013.
- ↑ "Extension granted to 9 power projects in UP," Centre for Monitoring Indian Economy Pvt. Ltd., Dec 12, 2013.
- ↑ "U.P. power panel quashes setting up thermal plants," The Hindu, Nov 4, 2014
- ↑ "Monthly Report on Broad Status of Thermal Power Projects in the Country," Government of India Ministry of Power, March 2016
- ↑ Anupam Chatterjee, "Uttar Pradesh: Government cancels 7 PPAs for 7,040-MW projects sans fuel linkage," Financial Express, 1 June 2017
Additional data
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