Overview
Trombay Works is an 18 MW gas power plant in Mumbai, India, operated by Rashtriya Chemicals and Fertilizers. The facility supports local industrial energy needs.
Trombay Works is a gas-fired power generation facility located in Mumbai, Maharashtra, India. With a capacity of 18 MW, it is a relatively small-scale plant within the Indian power sector, primarily serving the energy requirements of the Rashtriya Chemicals and Fertilizers complex. The plant operates on natural gas, a cleaner fossil fuel compared to coal, resulting in lower emissions of sulfur dioxide (SO2) and particulate matter. However, it still contributes to carbon dioxide (CO2) emissions. The facility is subject to India's environmental regulations, including the Environment Protection Act and emission standards for thermal power plants set by the Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB). As a captive power plant integrated with a fertilizer production unit, Trombay Works plays a crucial role in ensuring reliable electricity supply for industrial processes. Its location in a densely populated urban area necessitates stringent adherence to local air quality standards and noise regulations to minimize impact on surrounding communities.
Environmental context
Located in the densely populated Mumbai metropolitan area, the plant's emissions of NOx and CO2 are a concern for local air quality. The use of natural gas reduces SOx and particulate emissions compared to coal, but the plant's age and technology (likely simple cycle) may result in lower efficiency and higher per-MWh emissions. Proximity to residential areas requires compliance with CPCB noise and emission norms.
Frequently asked questions
Trombay Works is located in Mumbai, Maharashtra, India, at coordinates 19.0366 N, 72.8892 E.
Trombay Works is a gas-fired power plant with a capacity of 18 MW, primarily supplying electricity to the Rashtriya Chemicals and Fertilizers complex.
The plant is owned and operated by Rashtriya Chemicals and Fertilizers Limited (RCF), a public sector undertaking in India.
Gas power plants in India must comply with the Environment Protection Act, 1986, and emission standards for NOx, SO2, and particulate matter set by the Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB).
As a captive power plant, Trombay Works primarily supports the industrial operations of RCF, but any excess power may be fed into the Mumbai regional grid.