Raipur, Chhattisgarh
Capacity: 1370 MW Type: Coal Based
A coal based Supercritical Thermal Power Station with installed capacity of 1370 MW (2X685 MW), located in Central India. Earlier known as GMR Chhattisgarh Energy Limited, it was acquired by Adani Power Limited (APL) in August 2019 and later renamed Raipur Energen Limited (REL). Subsequently, REL was amalgamated with APL in March 2023 under a Scheme of Amalgamation, with effective date of 1st October 2021.
Location
Village: Murra, Bangoli, Saragaon and Donde Khurd.
Tehsil: Tilda, District: Raipur, State: Chhattisgarh
Nearest Airport: Swami Vivekananda Airport, Raipur (48 km from Plant)
Nearest Railway Station: Tilda (18 km from Plant)
Plant Details
The plant is spread across 1385 acres and comprises 2X685 MW capacity Units are Doosan make supercritical coal fired steam generators (Boiler) connected to steam turbines and generators with water cooled condenser.
The Steam turbines are tandem compound, single re-heat, condensing type machines with extractions for regenerative feed water heating. The turbines are designed for main steam-pressure of 247 kg/cm2 and inlet temperature of 566°C.
Power Supply Arrangements, Purchase agreement
Power Supply Arrangements:
The plant is generating power on commercial basis. The Raipur plant has an obligatory Power Purchase Agreement of 5% with CSP TRADECO and rest of the generated power is sold in short and medium-term markets.
Power Evacuation
APL Raipur had double circuit quad moose 400 kV transmission line for power evacuation to regional utilities. The transmission line is of 65 km length connected to the PGCIL polling station at Medesera end.
Achievements
Achievements:
- Raipur power plants were awarded with a “Five Star Rating” certificate from the British Safety Council, the highest recognition in the field.
- Raipur plant’s Raikheda Chemistry lab received a recommendation for NABL certification by Lead Assessor.
- Raipur plant, along with two teams from Zone-03 (Electrical Maintenance Department) and Zone-6 (TCD and STORE) received the JUSE (Union of Japanese Scientists & Engineers) Par Excellence Awards at the 9th NCQC 2023 by the Ahmedabad Chapter in collaboration with QCFI, Hyderabad.
- IMS ISO 9001:2015, ISO 14001:2015, ISO 45001:2018, ISO 50001:2018, ISO 22301:2019, ISO 46001:2019, ISO 55001:2014.
- Raipur Team TCD-Store achieved PAR Excellence and team CHP/RAILWAY & operation/ chemistry achieved excellent award in 7th National Conclave 2021 Organized by QCFI on 10th June 2021.
- Quality Circle: Two zones C&I and EMD Participated in International Convention on Quality Circles 2021 at Hyderabad & received “PAR EXCELLENCE” award.
- 5S -Visual Management: Three zones CHP & Railway, Chemistry and Store Participated in International Convention on Quality Circles 2021 at Hyderabad & received “PAR EXCELLENCE” award.
Fuel
The coal for this unit is met through 3.705 MTPA Fuel Supply Agreement (under clause B(iii) of the SHAKTI policy) with subsidiaries of Coal India Ltd., e-auction route, and open market coal. Furnace oil is procured from the oil depot in the region by road tankers.
Water
The water requirement for this unit is met through river water, drawn from Mahanadi River at the distance of 33 km from plant. APL Raipur has a Water Agreement for 25 MCM with Water Resource Department, Chhattisgarh.
Phase-II Expansion Project:
It is proposed to expand the capacity of the Raipur power plant by adding 2x800 MW (1600 MW) capacity based on Ultra-supercritical technology under the Phase-II Expansion Project. This will take the combined capacity of the power plant to 2970 MW upon completion of Phase-II. Ordering of main plant equipment for the Phase-II project has commenced.
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