Hinduja National Thermal Power Station, Vizag is a coal-based thermal power plant located in Palavalasa village in

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. The power plant is owned by Hinduja National Power Company Limited, a subsidiary of the

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. The power plant is located on the coast of the Bay of Bengal and it uses sea water for cooling purpose.

Capacity

The planned capacity of the power plant in 1040 MW (2x520 MW)

References

External links

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