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Talabira Thermal Power Project

Context:

The foundation stone of Talabira Thermal Power Project of Neyveli Lignite Corporation India Limited was laid by the  Prime Minister in Sambalpur, Odisha

About Talabira Thermal Power Project

  • Talabira Thermal Power Project Location: Sambalpur, Odisha
  • Capacity: 2,400 MegaWatt 
  • Budget: 27,000 crore rupees (approx)
  • States share: Power Purchase Agreements have already secured the supply of 800 MW to Odisha, 1,500 MW to Tamil Nadu, 400 MW to Kerala, and 100 MW to Puducherry.
  • Feature:

    • There will be a set up  of 3 x 800 MW Ultra Super Critical Thermal Power Plant through NLCIL. 
    • It is a  pit head power station that will be intricately linked to NLCIL’s captive coal blocks, Talabira II and III, ensuring sustainability.

Significance

  • The plant will  ensure higher efficiency, reduced carbon footprint and an impressive 10 percent eco-friendly biomass co-firing initiative.
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