Meja Thermal Power Station
Meja Thermal Power Station is an upcoming coal-based thermal power plant located in Meja Tehsil in Allahabad district, Uttar Pradesh. The power plant is owned by the Meja Urja Nigam Private Limited (MUNPL) a joint venture between NTPC Limited and Uttar Pradesh Rajya Vidyut Utpadan Nigam.[1]
Capacity
The planned capacity of the power plant in 1320 MW.
| Stage | Unit Number | power (MW) | Date of Commissioning | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | 1 | 660 | Expected commissioning in year 2016 [2] | |
| 1st | 2 | 660 | Yet to be commissioned |
Future expansion
The state government decided in July 2014 to add two more units of 660 MW to the power plant as part second stage of the project. [3] [4]
References
- ^ http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/allahabad/Farmers-police-clash-at-Meja-thermal-power-plant/articleshow/31579062.cms
- ^ http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/lucknow/After-election-drubbing-SP-govt-identifies-key-areas-to-rejuvenate-itself/articleshow/36911991.cms
- ^ http://statesofindia.cmie.com/kommon/bin/sr.php?kall=wshreport&nvdt=20140725125012556&nvpc=040000000000&nvtype=INSIGHTS
- ^ http://www.business-standard.com/article/specials/akhilesh-cabinet-okays-3-thermal-power-units-totalling-1-980-mw-114072200598_1.html
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