Overview
CHANDA CEMENT WORKS is a 40 MW coal power plant in India, operated by Acc Ltd. It is an operational facility contributing to the country's power generation mix.
CHANDA CEMENT WORKS is a coal-fired power plant located in India, with a capacity of 40 MW. The plant is owned and operated by Acc Ltd and is currently operational. As a coal-based facility, it plays a role in India's energy landscape, which relies heavily on coal for electricity generation. The plant operates under India's environmental regulations, including the Environment Protection Act and emission standards for coal power plants. With a capacity of 40 MW, it falls into the small-scale category for coal plants in India. The technology used is typical for smaller coal units, often subcritical, which may have lower efficiency compared to larger supercritical plants. The facility's location in India places it within a country with significant coal reserves and a growing demand for electricity. While coal power contributes to energy security, it also involves environmental considerations such as CO2 emissions and local air quality impacts. The plant's operational status indicates its ongoing role in the regional power supply.
Environmental context
As a coal power plant, CHANDA CEMENT WORKS contributes to CO2, SOx, and NOx emissions typical of coal combustion. Its 40 MW capacity suggests a moderate environmental footprint relative to larger plants. The facility's location in India, a country with diverse air quality challenges, means its emissions are subject to national standards under the Environment Protection Act.
Frequently asked questions
CHANDA CEMENT WORKS is located in India, with coordinates approximately 19.9213° N, 79.1133° E.
CHANDA CEMENT WORKS has a capacity of 40 megawatts (MW), classifying it as a small-scale coal power plant.
The plant is owned and operated by Acc Ltd, a company involved in cement and power generation.
Coal power plants in India must comply with the Environment Protection Act and emission standards for SOx, NOx, and particulate matter, as well as water discharge norms.
Small coal plants like this often use subcritical technology, with thermal efficiency around 30-35%, lower than larger supercritical plants.