NTPC commences socio-economic survey for Kaniha expansion

Bhubaneswar . NTPC, the largest power generating utility in the country, has commenced a socio-economic survey for its proposed expansion of the 3000 Mw super- thermal power station at Kaniha, near Talcher. 
 
The power producer is adding 1600 Mw (2x800) at the Kaniha station as part of its Stage-III expansion. NTPC holds 110 acres north-east of Stage-II plant. The BTG (boiler turbine generator) block with gas insulated sub-station and all the auxiliaries can be accommodated in the existing vacant area. NTPC has proposed to install two cooling towers within the MGR (Merry Go Round) bulb. 
 
“NTPC has completed market survey for ash utilisation potential. Identification of suitable land of about 1400 acres is being carried out,” a company official said.

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