155 MW Gas based combined cycle power project at Hazira

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Empowering India’s Grid with Clean Energy: A Natural Gas Combined Cycle Power Plant Project

This project centers around a state-of-the-art 500 MW natural gas-based combined cycle power plant, strategically implemented in two phases. The initial phase encompasses a 155 MW capacity. Operating on natural gas sourced via pipeline from Essar Steel Limited (ESTL) and utilizing water pumped from the Tapi River, this plant represents a significant step towards cleaner energy generation in India. A Power Purchase Agreement between BPL and ESTL ensures a dedicated power supply to ESTL.

By generating power with natural gas instead of relying on the predominantly coal and lignite-fueled Western grid of India, this initiative demonstrably reduces the demand for power generation from carbon-intensive sources. This translates into a quantifiable reduction in Greenhouse Gas (GHG) emissions, contributing to a more sustainable energy landscape.

Sustainable Development Contributions:

Aligning with the four pillars of sustainable development as defined by the Ministry of Environment and Forests, Govt. of India – social, economic, environmental, and technological well-being – this project delivers tangible benefits across multiple dimensions:

Social Wellbeing:

• Creates direct and indirect employment opportunities, fostering economic empowerment within the region.
• Contributes to infrastructure development in neighboring villages, including improved roads and telecommunications.
• Enhances income security for vulnerable rural communities through job creation and benefit redistribution.

Environmental Wellbeing:

• Promotes the conservation of depleting fossil fuels, such as coal, oil, and natural gas.
• Significantly reduces Greenhouse Gas emissions by utilizing natural gas instead of coal for electricity generation.

Economic Wellbeing:

• Stimulates economic growth by creating employment opportunities and raising the overall economic standard of living for residents near the project site.

Technological Wellbeing:

• Implements a technologically advanced natural gas-based combined cycle power plant, leading to improved power generation efficiency.

For detailed project information, please visit the UNFCCC CDM project page.

Learn more about the project’s social benefits.

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