Overview
NAGDA GRASIM is a 45.5 MW coal power plant in Nagda, Madhya Pradesh, India, owned by Grasim Industries Ltd. It is operational and serves local industrial energy needs.
NAGDA GRASIM is a coal-fired power generation facility located in Nagda, Madhya Pradesh, India. With a capacity of 45.5 MW, it is a small-scale plant within the Indian power sector, owned and operated by Grasim Industries Ltd. The plant supports the energy requirements of the region's industrial activities. The plant operates on coal as its primary fuel, a common choice for base-load power in India. Indian coal plants of this vintage typically use subcritical boiler technology. The facility is subject to India's environmental regulations, including emission standards for particulate matter, SOx, and NOx set by the Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB). As a captive power plant for Grasim Industries, NAGDA GRASIM plays a key role in ensuring reliable electricity supply for industrial processes. Its location in Nagda places it within an area with moderate industrial activity, and its relatively small capacity means a lower environmental footprint compared to larger utility-scale plants.
Environmental context
The plant's coal combustion generates CO2, SOx, NOx, and particulate emissions, contributing to local air quality concerns. Its location in Nagda, a town with industrial activity, may affect nearby populations. The 45.5 MW capacity indicates a moderate fuel consumption rate. Compliance with CPCB emission norms is essential for mitigating environmental impact.
Frequently asked questions
NAGDA GRASIM is located in Nagda, Madhya Pradesh, India, at coordinates 23.4469° N, 75.4080° E.
The plant has a capacity of 45.5 megawatts (MW), classifying it as a small-scale coal power facility.
The plant is owned by Grasim Industries Ltd, an Indian conglomerate with interests in textiles, chemicals, and cement.
Coal power plants in India must comply with emission standards set by the Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB), including limits on particulate matter, sulfur dioxide (SOx), and nitrogen oxides (NOx).
Small coal power plants in India often use subcritical boiler technology, which is less efficient than supercritical or ultra-supercritical designs but is common for older or smaller facilities.