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Raghunathpur Thermal Power Station

India

The 738th largest power station in the world

1.2 GW · Capacity

Raghunathpur Thermal Power Station is a 1200 MW coal-based thermal power plant located at Raghunathpur in Purulia district in the Indian state of West Bengal. The power station was proposed by Damodar Valley Corporation and would comprise two 600 MW units slated to be commissioned in 2013. In March 2014 it was reported that "the first phase was supposed to become operational in November 2010. However, because of major issues such as non-availability of land, water and rail connectivity, the project has been delayed," an official said. Unit 1 was commissioned in August 2014.Unit 2 was commissioned in January 2016. However, the two units did not enter commercial operation until March 2016.

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