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CHANDRAPUR GUPTA120 MW Coal

Coal

Chandrapur Gupta is a 120 MW coal-fired power plant located in Chandrapur, India, operated by Gupta Ltd. The facility generates electricity from coal and contributes to India's thermal power generation capacity. It is the 268th largest coal plant in India. With 120 MW, it represents 0.04% of India's total coal capacity of 328,151 MW. India has 340 coal plants with a combined capacity of 328,151 MW. Compared to the country's largest coal plant, Vindhyachal STPS at 4,760 MW, this facility is about 2.5% the size. Coal is a significant component of India's energy mix, providing around 70% of the country's electricity generation. The Chandrapur Gupta plant utilizes locally sourced coal, aligning with India's efforts to enhance energy security. The facility is located approximately 30 km from the city of Chandrapur in the state of Maharashtra.

Capacity
120 MW
Commissioning Year
Owner
Gupta Ltd gepl)
Location
19.9300°, 79.1346°

India, Asia

Context & rankings
  • 509. largest of 1,805 plants in India
  • #9,242 worldwide by installed capacity
  • #2,294 of 2,793 Coal plants worldwide
  • 0.02% of the installed capacity of India
Operator portfolio

Gupta Ltd gepl) operates 1 plants totalling 120 MW

Regional density

24 plants within 100 km, 9,335 MW combined

Nearest plant: GHUGUS LMEL (1.5 km)

Data provenance

Location

Coordinates:: 19.930000, 79.134600
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Carbon Footprint820 g CO₂/kWh
Annual CO₂
474.1 Kt
578 GWh/year × 820 g/kWh
Cumulative CO₂
Commissioning year unknown
Est. Retirement
Commissioning year unknown
Annual emissions equivalent to
103.1K
cars per year
63.2K
homes per year
21.5M
trees to offset

Estimates based on Coal emission factor (820 g CO₂/kWh) and capacity factor (55%). Actual emissions may vary based on operating conditions, efficiency, and fuel quality.

Technical Details

Primary Fuel Type
Coal
Energy Source
Non-Renewable
Country
India
Continent
Asia
Data Source
Global Power Plant Database

IndiaEnergy Profile

1,805
Total Plants
513.9 GW
Total Capacity
CoalGasHydroSolar
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