Santaldih Thermal Power Station
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Santaldih Thermal Power Station is an operating power station of at least 500-megawatts (MW) in Santaldih, Ragunathpur, Purulia, West Bengal, India with multiple units, some of which are not currently operating.
Location
Table 1: Project-level location details
| Plant name | Location | Coordinates (WGS 84) |
|---|---|---|
| Santaldih Thermal Power Station | Santaldih, Ragunathpur, Purulia, West Bengal, India | 23.6013, 86.4666 (exact) |
The map below shows the exact location of the power station.
Unit-level coordinates (WGS 84):
- Unit 1, Unit 2, Unit 3, Unit 4, Unit 5, Unit 6, Unit 7, Unit 8: 23.6013, 86.4666
Project Details
Table 2: Unit-level details
| Unit name | Status | Fuel(s) | Capacity (MW) | Technology | Start year | Retired year |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Unit 1 | retired | coal: bituminous | 120 | subcritical | 1974 | 2010 |
| Unit 2 | retired | coal: bituminous | 120 | subcritical | 1975 | 2010 |
| Unit 3 | retired | coal: bituminous | 120 | subcritical | 1978 | 2009 |
| Unit 4 | retired | coal: bituminous | 120 | subcritical | 1981 | 2008 |
| Unit 5 | operating | coal: bituminous | 250 | subcritical | 2007 | – |
| Unit 6 | operating | coal: bituminous | 250 | subcritical | 2011 | – |
| Unit 7 | cancelled | coal: unknown | 500 | supercritical | – | – |
| Unit 8 | cancelled | coal: unknown | 500 | supercritical | – | – |
Table 3: Unit-level ownership and operator details
| Unit name | Owner | Parent |
|---|---|---|
| Unit 1 | NTPC Ltd [100%] | NTPC Ltd [100.0%] |
| Unit 2 | NTPC Ltd [100%] | NTPC Ltd [100.0%] |
| Unit 3 | NTPC Ltd [100%] | NTPC Ltd [100.0%] |
| Unit 4 | NTPC Ltd [100%] | NTPC Ltd [100.0%] |
| Unit 5 | NTPC Ltd [100%] | NTPC Ltd [100.0%] |
| Unit 6 | NTPC Ltd [100%] | NTPC Ltd [100.0%] |
| Unit 7 | NTPC Ltd [100%] | NTPC Ltd [100.0%] |
| Unit 8 | NTPC Ltd [100%] | NTPC Ltd [100.0%] |
Background
The existing power station consists of the following units:[1][2]
- Unit 1 - 120 MW - 1974 (retired FY 2010/2011; demolished between 2014 and 2016)
- Unit 2 - 120 MW - 1975 (retired FY 2010/2011; demolished between 2014 and 2016)
- Unit 3 - 120 MW - 1978 (retired FY 2009; demolished between 2014 and 2016)
- Unit 4 - 120 MW - 1981 (retired FY 2008; demolished between 2014 and 2016)
- Unit 5 - 250 MW - 2007
- Unit 6 - 250 MW - 2011
Expansion
An additional unit 6 (250 MW) became operable in November 2011.[3]
Units 7 and 8 (660 MW each) were also proposed. According to a report in The Hindu, NTPC "has already backtracked from its initial offer to set up" the additional units. The article quoted NTPC Chairman Roy Chowdhury: "We explored the possibility of setting up a facility replacing the existing age old units of Santhaldih power station (under state utility). However, the available infrastructure was inadequate to ensure project viability."[4]
On its website the West Bengal Power Development Corporation states that the company plans to add two 500 MW units (units 7 and 8), and "the process of starting one 500 MW unit is under operation."[5]
As of August 2015 the project has yet to receive environmental permits, and appear to be deferred or abandoned.
Articles and Resources
References
- ↑ West Bengal Power Development Corporation, "Santaldih Thermal Power Station (STPS)", West Bengal Power Development Corporation, accessed February 2012.
- ↑ "Auction details," WBPDC, December 2012, cached
- ↑ "Monthly Report on Broad Status of Thermal Power Projects in the Country" Government of India Ministry of Power, February 2012.
- ↑ "NTPC may drop 1,600-MW Katwa thermal project," The Hindu Business Line, July 18, 2011
- ↑ West Bengal Power Development Corporation, "Future Projects", West Bengal Power Development Corporation website, accessed July 2014.
Additional data
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