The STEAPL Gunupudi Coal Fired Power Plant is 1,320MW coal fired power project. It is planned in Andhra Pradesh, India. The project is currently in permitting stage. It will be developed in multiple phases. The project construction is likely to commence in 2023 and is expected to enter into commercial operation in 2025.
Project Type | Total Capacity (MW) | Active Capacity (MW) | Pipeline Capacity (MW) | Project Status | Project Location | Project Developer | Thermal | 1,320 | – | 1,320 | Permitting | Andhra Pradesh, India | Suryachakra Power |
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Description
The project is being developed and currently owned by Suryachakra Power.
It is a steam turbine power plant. The fuel will be procured from Mahanadhi coal mines.
The project cost is expected to be around $1,089.86m.
Development Status

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By GlobalDataThe project construction is expected to commence from 2023. Subsequent to that it will enter into commercial operation by 2025.
About Suryachakra Power
Suryachakra Power Corp Ltd (Suryachakra Power) is a power generation company that markets and distribution of electricity. The company operates 20 megawatts of diesel based power plant in Andaman and Nicobar Islands. It is also involved in power generation through renewable energy sources such as biomass. Suryachakra Power is associated with Caterpillar Power Ventures Corp (the venture) and the venture served as infrastructure provider for Suryachakra while establishing the IIP at Andaman & Nicobar Islands. The company has its operations in India. Suryachakra is headquartered in Hyderabad, Telangana, India.
Methodology
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