MAHUL REFINERY Diesel Power Plant, Mumbai, India - 22 MW Captive Facility

MAHUL REFINERY is a diesel-fired power plant situated in the Mahul area of Mumbai, Maharashtra, India. With a capacity of 22 MW, it is a small-scale facility designed to support the operations of the adjacent refinery owned by Bharat Corp Ltd. The plant operates on oil as its primary fuel, typical for captive industrial power generation in India. The plant operates under India's environmental regulations, including the Environment Protection Act and Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB) standards for emissions. Diesel power plants in India are subject to emission limits for SOx, NOx, and particulate matter. Small diesel plants often use reciprocating engines, which have moderate efficiency and higher emissions per MWh compared to combined cycle gas turbines. As a captive power plant, MAHUL REFINERY ensures reliable electricity supply for the refinery's critical processes, reducing dependence on the grid. Its location in an industrial area near Mumbai minimizes direct impact on residential populations. The plant contributes to the local energy mix by providing peaking capacity and backup power, supporting the refinery's continuous operations.

The plant's use of oil as fuel results in higher CO2, SOx, and NOx emissions per MWh compared to natural gas. Located in an industrial zone of Mumbai, the facility is subject to CPCB emission norms. Proximity to populated areas may require additional pollution control measures. The relatively small capacity limits its overall environmental footprint, but diesel combustion still contributes to local air quality concerns.