Chennai, Neyveli, Thoothukudi and Mettur are the State's four major coal-burning clusters, and of them, Neyveli and Chennai were among the world's top 50 SO2 hotspots in 2019.
As per the latest information available with TNIE, only two units (1,200 MW) of IL&FS Tamil Nadu Power Company Ltd in Cuddalore, out of 40 operational units (13,160 MW) in the State, have installed Flue Gas Desulfuriser (FGD) as of October 2021. Another eight units (3,950 MW) have awarded bids for FGD installation, essentially leaving 30 units (8,810 MW) out of 40 without any significant progress towards installing FGDs.
This story is from the December 02, 2021 edition of The New Indian Express.
Start your 7-day Magzter GOLD free trial to access thousands of curated premium stories, and 8,500+ magazines and newspapers.
Already a subscriber ? Sign In
This story is from the December 02, 2021 edition of The New Indian Express.
Start your 7-day Magzter GOLD free trial to access thousands of curated premium stories, and 8,500+ magazines and newspapers.
Already a subscriber? Sign In
Chennai To Become Global Asset For Car Manufacturer Renault-Nissan
CHENNAI is all set to be a key global asset for the Renault-Nissan Alliance, as it plans to launch four new Sport Utility Vehicles (SUVs) from the plant in Oragadam with a focus on localisation and enhancement of new technologies such as autonomous driving, connectivity and electrification for global markets.
Hitting master-Klaasen: Bat, batter, best for SRH
Hyderabad post 277/3, highest-ever IPL total in victory over Mumbai
Sterlite, GIC to establish platform for power projects
VEDANTA GROUP's Sterlite Power and an affiliate of Singapore's sovereign wealth fund GIC signed definitive agreements on Wednesday to establish a new platform for developing and operating power transmission projects in India.
Bajaj Auto, SBI, Vedanta, Hindalco among 25 stocks eligible for T+0 settlement
SHARES of prominent firms such as Ambuja Cements, Bajaj Auto, Cipla, SBI, and Vedanta are among 25 stocks that will be eligible for the T+0 or Trade + 0 settlement cycle from Thursday, showed data released by the BSE on Wednesday.
Baba Kalyani's nephew, niece move Pune court
Industrialist Baba Kalyani's niece Pallavi Anish Swadi and nephew Sameer Hiremath have moved the Pune District and Session court demanding a share in the group's assets.
Senior level rejig at MSIL as co tries to win back 50% domestic mkt share
THE board of Maruti Suzuki India (MSIL) has approved the appointment of Partho Banerjee as the new head of marketing and sales function effect ive from April 1, 2024.
Govt may borrow ₹7.5L cr from mkt in first half
THE central government is planning to raise ₹7.5 lakh crore through market borrowing in the April-September period of 2024-25 to fund the revenue gap to push economic growth, finance ministry said on Wednesday.
Good tax collection eases pressure on corporations
UNLIKE previous years, companies feel less pressure to pay pending dues, as the government has exceeded its revenue targets for the current financial year.
House sales hit fresh decadal high
MMR and Pune accounted for over 51% of total sales in top 7 cities in first quarter of 2024
Israel bombs Gaza, fights Hamas around hospitals
ISRAELI forces pounded besieged Gaza on Wednesday in the war sparked by the October 7 attack and fought Hamas around several hospitals despite a UN Security Council demand for a ceasefire.