The MoEF has accorded approval to the 2x660 MW expansion of the already
operational thermal power plant set up by Orissa Power Generation Corporation (OPGCL),
located at Banaharpalli, in Jharsuguda district of Orissa.
The coal requirement, of 6.73 million tonne at 80 per cent plant load factor
will be met from the Manoharpur and dip-side of Manoharpur coal blocks in the Ib
Valley area, which contains a total reserve of 531 million tonne.
The water requirement of 4,100 cubic mtrs per hour is to be sourced from the
Hirakud reservoir, the linkage to which has been accorded by the State
Government.
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