Tamil Nadu Generation and Distribution Corporation (TANGEDCO), a subsidiary of TNEB, has proposed to set up Udangudi supercritical thermal power plant in Tuticorin district of Tamil Nadu.

The project, with 2x800 MW capacity, will require 4.39 million tpa coal which will be fulfilled by imports from Indonesia through MMTC. Also, the steam generators coal, fired with 100 per cent imported coal, will be utilised as the main fuel for the proposed power plant. For setting up the project and its related infrastructure, TNEB has already alienated 305.31 ha of government barren land, and 114 ha of private barren land under acquisition by the state government.

The company has already submitted an application for firming up the Terms of Reference for obtaining environment clearance for the project.   

As a part of this, the developer stated that there was no Resettlement & Rehabilitation issue associated with the project site and no effect envisaged for the vulnerable group of people who could be affected by the project.

Meanwhile, TANGEDCO plans to install an effluent treatment plant for treatment or disposal of solid waste or liquid effluents.

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