Rayalaseema Thermal Power Project

Rayalaseema Thermal Power Project is a coal plant in Andhra Pradesh, India.

Location
The photo below shows the plant site.

Background
Rayalaseema Thermal Power Project is a 1050 megawatt (MW) coal plant in Muddanur, Cuddapah, district, Andhra Pradesh, India, operated by by Andhra Pradesh Power Generation Corporation (APGENCO). It comprises 5 units, each 210 MW, built between 1994 and 2011:
 * Unit 1 - 210 MW - 1994
 * Unit 2 - 210 MW - 1995
 * Unit 3 - 210 MW - 2007
 * Unit 4 - 210 MW - 2007
 * Unit 5 - 210 MW - 2011
 * Unit 6 - 600 MW - under construction

The newest unit, Rayalaseema Thermal Power Project Stage-III (Unit 5), was commissioned on December 31, 2010.

Proposed 600 MW expansion
APGENCO is currently building an additional 600 MW unit at the same location. On October 13, 2010, Bharat Heavy Electricals Ltd. (BHEL) announced an order for design, engineering, manufacturing, supply, erection and commissioning of the project. According to the Central Electricity Authority, the project will be completed in July 2014.

Project Details for 600 MW Unit 6
Sponsor: Andhra Pradesh Power Generation Corporation Location: Muddanur, Kadapa district, Andhra Pradesh, India Coordinates: 14.704, 78.4577 (exact) Status: Construction Nameplate capacity: 600 MW Type: Units 1-5: Subcritical; Unit 6: Unknown Projected in service:2014 Coal Type: Coal Source: Estimated annual CO2: Source of financing: Power Finance Corporation

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