Overview
Tuticorin- Ind Barath is a 300 MW coal power plant located in Tamil Nadu, India. It is an operational facility contributing to the region's power generation capacity.
Tuticorin- Ind Barath is a coal-fired power plant located in the Tuticorin region of Tamil Nadu, India. With a capacity of 300 MW, it falls within the medium-scale range for coal power plants in India, which typically vary from 100 MW to over 1000 MW. The plant is operational and plays a role in meeting the electricity demand of the southern grid. The facility operates on coal as its primary fuel, a common choice for base-load power generation in India. Coal plants in India are subject to national emission standards under the Environment Protection Act and specific regulations for SOx, NOx, and particulate matter. The plant's technology is likely subcritical or supercritical, typical for plants of this vintage and scale in the region. Tuticorin- Ind Barath contributes to the local power supply and supports industrial and residential needs in Tamil Nadu. Its location near the coast may influence cooling water availability and environmental considerations. The plant's operations are part of India's broader energy mix, which relies heavily on coal for electricity generation.
Environmental context
The plant's coal combustion releases CO2, SOx, NOx, and particulate matter, contributing to local air quality concerns. Proximity to populated areas in Tuticorin may increase exposure to emissions. The facility's age and technology (likely subcritical) result in lower efficiency and higher emissions per MWh compared to modern supercritical or CCGT plants. Regulatory compliance with Indian emission standards is essential for mitigating environmental impact.
Frequently asked questions
Tuticorin- Ind Barath is located in the Tuticorin region of Tamil Nadu, India, near the coast.
The plant has a capacity of 300 megawatts (MW), making it a medium-scale coal power plant.
The plant uses coal as its primary fuel for power generation.
Coal power plants in India must comply with emission standards under the Environment Protection Act, including limits for SOx, NOx, and particulate matter. The Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB) enforces these standards.
The plant supplies electricity to the southern grid of India, supporting industrial and residential demand in Tamil Nadu and neighboring states.