Mahadev Prasad Super Thermal Power Plant

The Mahadev Prasad Super Thermal Power Plant is a 540 megawatt (MW) coal-fired power station operated by Adhunik Power and Natural Resources in Jharkhand state, India.

Location
The power station is located near the village of Padampur, southeast of Kandra in the Dhanbad district of Jharkhand.

Description
Stage I comprises two units of 135 MW each. It was completed and commissioned in 2012.
 * Stage I - 270 MW

Stage II comprises two units of 135 MW each. According to the Central Electricity Authority, this stage was commissioned in March 2013.
 * Stage II - 270 MW

This stage will require an additional 500 acres, on top of the 500 acres currently being occupied by Stages I and II.
 * Stage III - 540 MW

Project Details
Sponsor: Adhunik Power and Natural Resources Location: Jharkhand Coordinates: 22.836504, 86.061294 Status: Stages I and II: Operating; Stage III: Proposed Nameplate capacity: Stage I: 270 MW (two 135 MW units; Stage II: 270 MW Type: Subcritical Projected in service: Coal Type: Coal Source: Ganeshpur coal block in the North Karanpura Coalfield in Palamau district Estimated annual CO2: Source of financing: MoEF permits: Environmental clearance, (May 9, 2011)

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