Overview
Suratgarh is a 1,500 MW coal-fired power plant in Rajasthan, India. It is a major thermal power station serving the northern grid.
Suratgarh is a coal-fired power plant located in the Suratgarh region of Rajasthan, India. With a capacity of 1,500 MW, it is a large-scale thermal power station contributing significantly to the regional electricity supply. The plant operates under India's central electricity regulatory framework and is part of the country's extensive coal-based power generation fleet. The plant uses coal as its primary fuel, a common choice for baseload power in India. Typical large coal plants in India employ subcritical or supercritical boiler technology. The plant's operations are subject to national emission standards for particulate matter, SOx, and NOx, as well as environmental clearance conditions from the Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change. Suratgarh plays a key role in meeting the power demands of Rajasthan and surrounding states. Its location in a semi-arid region necessitates careful water management for cooling and other processes. The plant's output supports agricultural, industrial, and domestic consumers, contributing to the region's economic development and energy security.
Environmental context
The plant's coal combustion generates CO2, SOx, NOx, and particulate matter. Its location in a semi-arid area with low rainfall may affect water availability for cooling. Proximity to populated areas could influence local air quality. The plant's age and technology (likely subcritical or supercritical) determine its thermal efficiency and emission intensity. Compliance with India's emission standards and potential use of pollution control equipment (e.g., electrostatic precipitators, FGD) are key environmental considerations.
Frequently asked questions
Suratgarh power plant is located in the Suratgarh region of Rajasthan, India, at coordinates 29.179° N, 74.020° E.
Suratgarh power plant has a capacity of 1,500 megawatts (MW), making it a large coal-fired thermal power station.
Suratgarh power plant uses coal as its primary fuel, which is typical for baseload power generation in India.
Coal power plants in India must comply with national emission standards for particulate matter, sulfur dioxide (SOx), and nitrogen oxides (NOx), as well as environmental clearance conditions from the Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change.
Suratgarh power plant supplies electricity to the northern grid, supporting agricultural, industrial, and domestic consumers in Rajasthan and neighboring states.