Tata Power commences work on 250 MW coal-based Power Plant at Trombay

Tata Power Company Ltd has announced the setting up of a new 250 MW power plant at its Trombay Thermal Station. The selling up of the new power plant will help augment power supply to the city of Mumbai.

The 250 MW Unit 8 will use imported coal with very low sulphur and ash content, given strict adherence to environmental guidelines. The total investment in the project is expected to be around Rs860 crore and is scheduled to be completed in 28 months.

Speaking on the occasion, Adi Engineer, director of the company, said, "The announcement is a significant step in augmenting power supply to the city of Mumbai. We look forward to continued support of the Maharashtra government in facilitating this as also our further plans for power generation in Maharashtra."