Dumka power station (CESC)

Dumka power station is a proposed 1260 megawatt (MW) coal plant in Jharkhand state, India.

Location
The map below shows the location of Dumka district, India but not the exact location of the project.

Background
The project will be developed in two phases. Phase I comprises two units, each 300 MW. Phase II is a 660 MW unit. The project received environmental clearance on August 24, 2011. According to the company, the project will be completed in 2016.

Project Details
Sponsor: CESC Location: Danro, Punsiya, Mahadevsol, and Kusubana villages, Dumka district, Jharkhand state, India Coordinates: 24.263371, 87.246407 Status: Phase I: Early development; Phase II: Proposed Nameplate capacity: 1260 MW (Phase I: 2 x 300 MW; Phase II: 1 x 660 MW) Type: Projected in service: Phase I: 2016; Phase II: unknown Coal Source: Mahuagiri coal block (25 km distant) Estimated annual CO2: Source of financing: MoEF permits: Terms of Reference, (Aug 24, 2011)

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