Overview
TORANGALLU EXT is a 600 MW coal power plant located in India. It is an operational facility contributing to the country's power generation capacity.
TORANGALLU EXT is a coal-fired power plant with a capacity of 600 megawatts, located in the Torangallu region of India. The plant is operational and plays a role in meeting the energy demands of the surrounding area. As a coal-based facility, TORANGALLU EXT operates within India's regulatory framework for thermal power plants, which includes emission standards set by the Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change. Typical coal plants in India range from subcritical to supercritical designs. The plant's capacity of 600 MW places it in the medium-to-large scale category for coal power generation in India. Its location in the state of Karnataka contributes to the regional grid stability and supports local industrial and residential electricity needs.
Environmental context
Coal power plants like TORANGALLU EXT have a significant environmental footprint due to CO2, SOx, NOx, and particulate matter emissions. The plant's location in a semi-arid region of Karnataka may have implications for water usage and local air quality. Proximity to populated areas and compliance with emission norms are key factors in its environmental impact.
Frequently asked questions
TORANGALLU EXT is located in the Torangallu region of Karnataka, India, at coordinates 15.1839 N, 76.6622 E.
TORANGALLU EXT has a capacity of 600 megawatts, making it a medium-to-large coal power plant.
TORANGALLU EXT uses coal as its primary fuel for power generation.
Coal power plants in India must comply with emission standards for SOx, NOx, and particulate matter set by the Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change, as well as water usage norms.
TORANGALLU EXT supplies 600 MW of electricity to the regional grid, supporting industrial and residential demand in Karnataka and neighboring areas.