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Talabira Thermal Power Project

February 3, 2024

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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News source: news on Air

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