Suratgarh Super Thermal Power Plant
| Suratgarh super thermal power station | |
|---|---|
| Country | India |
| Location | Suratgarh, Ganganagar, Rajasthan |
| Status | Operational |
| Commission date | 1998 |
| Operator(s) | RVUNL |
| Thermal power station | |
| Primary fuel | Coal |
| Power generation | |
| Units operational | 6 |
| Nameplate capacity | 2820.00 MW |
| Source: http://rvunl.com/ | |
Suratgarh Super Thermal Power Station is Rajasthan's first super thermal power station. It is located 27 km away from Suratgarh town in Ganganagar district. The power plant is operated by Rajasthan Rajya Vidyut Utpadan Nigam Ltd (RVUNL). The power plant has 6 units that can produce 250 megawatts each.
Awards
The plant received a gold shield on 8 August 2004 from Hon'ble President for consistently outstanding performance during the years 2000 to 2004. It also received a bronze shield from Hon' Prime Minisr for outstanding performance during the years 2005 and 2006.[1]
Installed capacity
Following is the unit wise capacity of the plant.[2]
| Stage | Unit Number | Installed Capacity (MW) | Date of Commissioning | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stage I | 1 | 250 | May, 1998 | Running |
| Stage I | 2 | 250 | March, 2000 | Running |
| Stage II | 3 | 250 | October, 2001 | Running |
| Stage II | 4 | 250 | March, 2002 | Running |
| Stage III | 5 | 250 | June, 2003 | Running |
| Stage IV | 6 | 250 | March, 2009 | Running |
| Stage V | 7 | 660 | 2016 | Work in progress(Drainable Hydro Test has been successfully completed on 31-12-15) |
| Stage V | 8 | 660 | 2016 | Work in progress |
See also
References
- ↑ "Suratgarh Super Thermal Power Station". Rajasthan Rajya Vidyut Utpadan Nigam Ltd.
- ↑ "Suratgarh Super Thermal Power Station". Ganganagar District.
Coordinates: 29°10′54″N 74°01′10″E / 29.1817°N 74.0194°E
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