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| 10/21/2009 09:00:00 AM |
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New Delhi, Oct (EPC News): National Thermal Power Corporation (NTPC) plans to set up an eco-friendly power plant based on integrated gasification combined cycle (IGCC). |
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As reported by PTI, NTPC would appoint consultants for dealing with techno-economic issues relating to the 100 MW power plant by December.
The move is said to be part of NTPC's cleaner coal drive. The IGCC technology turns coal into synthesis gas and removes impurities from it before it is burnt. The IGCC power plants create less pollution compared to conventional coal-fired plants.
The IGCC technology requires low-ash coal (ash content in coal is up to 10%). The technology needs to be developed further to use in India, where the ash content in coal is said to be 35-40%.
NTPC is expected to award the project by October 2010 and the tender documents would be finalized in March next year.
With a current generating capacity of 30,644 MW, NTPC has embarked on plans to become a 75,000 MW company by 2017.
EPC News Bureau
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