Overview
Neyveli ST II is a 1,470 MW coal-fired power plant in India. It is a major thermal power station contributing to the country's baseload electricity generation.
Neyveli ST II is a coal-fired power plant located in Neyveli, Tamil Nadu, India. With a capacity of 1,470 MW, it is a large-scale thermal power station that plays a significant role in meeting the energy demands of the southern region of India. The plant operates under India's environmental regulations, including the Environment Protection Act and emission standards for thermal power plants. As a coal-based facility, it utilizes conventional pulverized coal combustion technology, typical for plants of its era and scale in India. Neyveli ST II is part of the Neyveli Lignite Corporation's operations, contributing to the local grid and supporting industrial and residential electricity needs. Its location in a lignite-rich area underscores the region's reliance on fossil fuels for power generation.
Environmental context
Coal-fired power plants like Neyveli ST II have significant environmental footprints due to CO2, SOx, NOx, and particulate matter emissions. The plant's proximity to populated areas in Tamil Nadu raises considerations for local air quality and public health. India's regulatory framework mandates emission controls and monitoring to mitigate these impacts.
Frequently asked questions
Neyveli ST II is located in Neyveli, Tamil Nadu, India.
Neyveli ST II has a capacity of 1,470 MW, making it a large coal-fired power plant.
Neyveli ST II uses coal as its primary fuel.
Coal power plants in India must comply with the Environment Protection Act and emission standards for SOx, NOx, and particulate matter, as set by the Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change.
Neyveli ST II supplies baseload electricity to the southern Indian grid, supporting industrial, agricultural, and residential demand in Tamil Nadu and neighboring states.