Tamil Nadu's largest power plant set for commissioning

摘要

Coastal Energen Private Limited, the power generating Flagship Company of the Coal & Oil Group, announced significant progress of its 1200 MW Mutiara Thermal Power Plant in Tuticorin, Tamil Nadu with COD slated within 2012-13. The plant intends to address the severe power shortage in Tamil Nadu. The plant is located at Melamarudur Village, Ottapidaram Taluk in Tuticorin district. It enjoys close proximity to a major city (Tuticorin), lies within 21 km of a major port, and has excellent road, rail and air connectivity. It is also currently the first and only mega project which has commenced out of the 30 which were planned over the past 15 years.