To mitigate the acute power shortage of about 4000 MW, Government of Maharashtra has taken various steps to promote investment in the Power sector in the state. JSWEL has entered into MoU with the government of Maharashtra on June 10, 2005 for setting up of a power plant in Jaigad, Ratnagiri.
JSW Energy (Ratnagiri) Ltd, (JSWERL), a subsidiary of JSW Energy Ltd is setting up the 4 X 300 MW Coal Based Power Plant, at Jaigad, which is about 40 KMS from Ratnagiri in Maharashtra. JSWERL has availed the services of TCE Consulting Engineers for developing the project. The Project Zero date is 4th July 2007 and the Financial Closure for the project was achieved on 2nd August 2007. The scheduled completion of Project being implemented in approximately 450 Acres of land, is 38 months from the zero date. The total project cost is Rs 4500 Crores with a debt-equity of 75:25. Out of the Project cost, about Rs 150 Crores is proposed to be invested in Environment protection measures. The Project will be fuelled by imported coal and requirement of coal would be 4.14 million tons per annum. A 400 KV GIS Switchyard with four 400 KV lines to Konya and Karad (2 each) will be evacuating the generated power.
Specific Project Objectives
• To generate electric power in most environment friendly manner.
• Comply all statutory requirements of both state & central regulatory authorities in power generation.
• To provide stimulus for small scale & medium scale industries for overall development of the region..
• To create direct & indirect employment in and around.
• To develop the infrastructure like roads, transport, communication & other basic needs like health care, schools etc.
• To develop Green belt of approx 100 acres, in first phase it self.
Technology selection & advantages
• Low ash coal will be used as fuel, instead of normal high ash Indian coal.
• Latest technology, high efficient Electro Static Precipitator with 99.89 % particulate matter collecting efficiency will be used for separating the ash from flue gas, to maintain dust concentration much below the prescribed limits of Pollution boards (Less than 150 mg/Nm 3 ).
• Closed conveyors with enclosed galleries, proper side cladding & roofing will be used in coal handling to avoid any possible dust emission.
• Water suppression and/or dust extraction systems will be provided at transfer / junction towers. Enclosed, pneumatic conveying system will be installed for ash handling. These measures will ensure very low dust concentration in ambient air, which will be well with in the National ambient air quality standards (NAAQS).
• Low NOx (Nitrogen oxide) burners with over fire dampers will be used to ensure low NOx emission.
• Against the calculated height requirement of 149 meters, Chimney of 220 meter height is planned for adequate atmospheric dispersion; so that the ground level dust concentration will be minimum [Height is decided as per Ministry of Environment & forests (MOEF) guide lines.
• It is planned to install dry fly ash evacuation system so that the entire fly ash (100%) can be utilized effectively. Letter of intent has already been received from two parties for taking entire fly ash for utilization in the manufacturing and construction fields.
• It is planned to adopt international standards for Environmental Management as well as in Occupational Health & Safety Management systems, since the inception of the project (ISO 14001 & OHSAS standards).
Care for the surroundings
• Technology selection like high efficient ESP, tall chimney, pneumatic dry evacuation of fly ash, dust suppression / extraction system, low NOx burners etc. will ensure the ambient air quality well within the limits stipulated by pollution boards.
• No impact on near by water bodies since the envisaged effluent management system will ensure zero discharge from the plant boundary. The effluents shall be suitably treated to meet the standards stipulated by Pollution boards and it will be utilized for Plantation / Green belt within in the premises.
• Oil separators /oil trap with sufficient retention is proposed at strategic locations, to separate oil effectively from wastewater.
• No adverse impact on soil quality since effluents will be free from toxic substances. Also the solid wastes will be utilized / disposed scientifically.
• Increase in noise level is marginal. Most of the major equipments will be provided with acoustics hoods/canopies. The predicted noise level will be in range 62.5 to 65.8 dB, which is well below the standards for Industrial zone i.e. 75 dB.
Status of project clearances
All clearances for the project have been achieved. Major clearances are:
• NOC from Maharashtra Pollution Control Board (6th Oct 2006)
• Consent from Ministry of Environment & Forest, Govt. of India (17th May 2007)
• Clearance from Maharashtra Maritime Board for seawater intake & outfall (23rd Apr 2008)
• CRZ clearance from Ministry of Environment & Forest, Govt. of India (15 Nov 2007)
• Clearance for construction of 220 m Chimneys from Airport Authority of India.(28th March 07)
• Clearance from Factory Inspectorate.(5th March 2008)
• Clearance from Labour Commissioner.(2nd March 2007)
• Clearance for grid connectivity from MSETCL.(20th March 2007)
Status of Order Placements
All the major orders for the project have been placed.
• BTG package : SEC, Shanghai, China
• General civil works : SEW, Hyderabad.
• General structural works : Sunil Hi-tech Ltd, Nagpur.
• Chimneys : Gammon India Ltd, Mumbai.
• Cooling Towers : Paharpur Cooling Towers Ltd, Kolkata.
• Balance of Plant : EDAC-ABB-SEW consortium (EDAC as lead partner).
Power Evacuation
A Joint venture has been formed with MSETCL for construction of power transmission line. L&T bagged the contract for execution of transmission line for both New Koyna and Karad. LOI has been issued to L&T on 2nd July-08. New Koyna line will be ready by June 09 and Karad line will be ready by Dec 2009. L&T has mobilised and construction activities are in progress.
Environmental Clearance:
Public hearing conducted successfully on the 12th of September and NOC has been obtained from MPCB, to establish the project. The environmental clearance is received from MoEF on 17th May 2007.
Site Address
JSW Energy (Ratnagiri) Ltd.
At.Nandiwade, Post Jaigad,
Tal. Dist. Ratnagiri. 415614
Phone (02357) 242501-05
Fax - (02357) 242508
Ratnagiri Office Address
JSW Energy (Ratnagiri) Ltd.
2nd Floor, Kasturi Plaza,
Desai Niwas, Juna Mal Naka,
Ratnagiri. 415612
Phone (02352) 271617
Fax - (02352) 271620
