Overview
Karuppur GT is a 119.8 MW gas power plant in Tamil Nadu, India. It operates as a gas-fired facility contributing to regional power generation.
Karuppur GT is a gas power plant located in Karuppur, Tamil Nadu, India, with an installed capacity of 119.8 megawatts. The facility is operational and plays a role in meeting local electricity demand through natural gas-fired generation. The plant operates within India's regulatory framework for thermal power, including emission standards set by the Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB) and the Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change. Gas-based plants like Karuppur GT typically have lower carbon and pollutant emissions compared to coal-fired units, aligning with India's push for cleaner energy sources. As a medium-scale gas power plant, Karuppur GT supports grid stability and provides peaking or baseload power depending on gas availability. Its location in Tamil Nadu, a state with growing industrial and residential energy needs, underscores its role in the regional power mix.
Environmental context
The plant's gas fuel type results in lower CO2, SOx, and NOx emissions per MWh compared to coal plants. Its location in a populated region of Tamil Nadu necessitates compliance with ambient air quality standards. The facility's moderate capacity and gas technology reduce its local environmental footprint relative to larger fossil fuel plants.
Frequently asked questions
Karuppur GT is located in Karuppur, Tamil Nadu, India, at coordinates 11.120800 N, 79.528700 E.
Karuppur GT is a gas power plant, meaning it generates electricity using natural gas as fuel.
Karuppur GT has a capacity of 119.8 megawatts (MW), classifying it as a medium-scale gas power plant.
Gas power plants in India must comply with emission standards set by the Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB) under the Environment Protection Act, including limits for NOx, SO2, and particulate matter.
Karuppur GT provides 119.8 MW of gas-based power to the Tamil Nadu grid, supporting peak demand and grid stability with relatively lower emissions than coal plants.