Power Generation and Distribution

Sagar Cements proposes an expansion of its power plant at Village Mattapalli, dist. Suryapet, Telangana. The estimated cost of the project is Rs. 8,500 million inclusive of expansion of cement plant. The current status of the project could not be ascertained. According to MoEF sources, the capacity of the power will be augmented from 7 MW to 55 MW by installation of 2x18 MW capacity coal based thermal power plant and a 12 MW waste heat recovery power plant utilizing the hot gases from the existing and proposed process units i.e kilns and coolers. The project is a part of an expansion of cement and clinker project. This is a new product line. The total area of the plant after expansion will be 86.0 hectares. The plant expected to be commissioned in 18 months from date of commencement of construction. [Info as of: Aug. `17]

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