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Athena Chhattisgarh power station

Athena Chhattisgarh power station is a 600 MW coal-fired power station located in Chhattisgarh, India. The facility is currently in operation, with its first unit entering service in 2025.

600 MWCapacity
OperatingStatus
2025Start year
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Overview

GEM tracks 2 units or phases at this site (operating 600 MW, under construction 600 MW).

Technology: supercritical; fuel: coal: unknown.

Ownership: Athena Chattisgarh Power Ltd (parent company: Vedanta Ltd).

Why it matters

  • Coal-fired units are typically run as baseload or mid-merit plants and are the most carbon-intensive form of power generation, which makes their retirement schedules a key indicator of national transition plans.

Units and phases

Unit / phaseCapacityStatusTechnologyStartRetired
Unit 1 600 MW Operating supercritical 2025
Unit 2 600 MW Construction supercritical 2027

Location

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Frequently asked questions

What is the capacity of Athena Chhattisgarh power station?

Athena Chhattisgarh power station has a capacity of 600 MW according to the latest Global Energy Monitor data.

Who owns Athena Chhattisgarh power station?

Athena Chattisgarh Power Ltd — parent company: Vedanta Ltd.

Where is Athena Chhattisgarh power station located?

It is located in Chhattisgarh, India. Approximate coordinates: 21.9068, 83.1290.

When did Athena Chhattisgarh power station start operating?

Start year: 2025. Current status: Operating.

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