Chhabra Thermal Power Plant

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Chhabra Thermal Power Plant is commissioned in 30 October 2009. The planned capacity of this thermal power plant is 2320 Megawatt. The status of this thermal power plant is Operational. The source of coal for the generation of power is South Eastern and Northern coal fields. The source of water is from nearby Bethil Dam and Parvathi River. The primary fuel used for the generation of power is Coal. The type of plant is Sub Critical Thermal. The Boiler, Turbine and Generator of the plant are manufactured by Bharat Heavy Electricals Limited India. The owner and operator of this thermal power plant. The beneficiary states of this thermal power plant are Rajasthan and its nearby states.

The Unit Sizes of this power plant are 2320 Megawatt (250 Megawatt x 4 units and 660 Megawatts x 2 units). There are 4 units in operation. They are from first unit to sixth unit. In Stage 1, first and second units are constructed. The first unit is commissioned in 2009 October with an installed capacity of 250 Megawatt. While the second unit is commissioned in 2010 with an installed capacity of 250 Megawatt. In Stage 2, third and fourth units are commissioned. The third unit is commissioned in 2013 December with an installed capacity of 250 Megawatt and the fourth unit is commissioned in 2014 July with an installed capacity of 250 Megawatt. The Stage 3 has fifth and sixth units, which are Under Construction. The fifth unit is commissioned in 2016 October, with an installed capacity of 660 Megawatt and is Under Construction. Also the sixth unit is Under Construction, which would have an installed capacity of 660 Megawatt.

How to Reach: Chhabra Thermal Power Plant is located in the Motipura Chauki village of Chhabra taluk in the Baran district of Rajasthan in India. You can arrive this thermal power station via Road, Rail or Air. Transport Buses and Taxi Services are available from the near cities and villages to the Chhabra Thermal Power Plant. Also return travel from Power Station to nearby villages and cities are available. Motipura Railway Station is the nearest Railway Station. Baran Railway Station is the nearest well-connected Railway Station, where you get train towards any station of the country. Baran is around 88 kilometer away from Motipura Chauki. Baran does not have an Airport.

  • Project – Chhabra Thermal Power Plant
  • Commission Date – 30 October 2009
  • Approved Capacity in MW – 2320 Megawatt
  • Planned Capacity in MW – 2320 Megawatt
  • Status - Operational
  • Coal Source – South Eastern / Northern coal fields
  • WaterSource – From nearby Parvathi River and Bethil Dam
  • Primary Fuel – Coal
  • Coal Type -
  • Type of Plant – Sub Critical Thermal
  • Boiler Manufacturer – BHEL India
  • Turbine Manufacturer -BHEL India
  • Generator Manufacturer - BHEL India
  • Owner – Rajasthan Rajya Vidyut Utpadan Nigam Limited (RVUNL)
  • Address – Motipura Chauki village, Chhabra tehsil, Baran district, Rajasthan
  • District – Baran
  • State – Rajasthan
  • Contact Number - 0744 237 1134
  • Email – cmd@rrvun.com
  • Fax –
  • Website – http://www.rvunl.org/
  • Beneficiary States – Rajasthan and its neighbouring states
  • Approved Investment -
  • Unit Sizes – 2320 Megawatt (250 MW x 4 units + 660 MW x 2 units)
  • Units Operational – 4
  • Unit Commissioned –

Stage 1 - Unit 1- 250 Megawatt –2009 October

Stage 1 - Unit 2- 250 Megawatt – 2010 May

Stage 2 - Unit 3- 250 Megawatt – 2013 December

Stage 2 - Unit 4- 250 Megawatt – 2014 July

Stage 3 - Unit 5- 660 Megawatt – 2016 October – Under Construction

Stage 3 - Unit 6- 660 Megawatt – Under Construction