JSW has applied for obtaining environment clearance (EC) for the 2X800 MW coal-based ultra supercritical thermal plant in Salboni, Paschim Midinipur, West Bengal. It is promoted by JSW Thermal Energy.
The total plot area is 724.38 ha, and the project falls under ‘A’ category, as per EIA Notificaton, September 2006 and subsequent amendments. The expert apprisal committee (EAC- Thermal Power Projects) MoEF&CC is expected to review the proposal for grant of Terms of Reference (ToR).
West Bengal Power Distribution Company (WBPDCL) had invited bids for setting up a 2x800 MW thermal power plant under a power supply agreement (PPA) - design, build, finance, own and operate (PSA-DBFOO) model. JSW Thermal Energy was selected as the successful bidder by the Government of West Bengal for this project.