NEWS – Karnataka’s first gas-based power plant, located in Yelahanka, will commence operations by the second week of July.

HIGHLIGHTS

Plant Specifications

• Set up by Karnataka Power Corporation Limited (KPCL).
• Generates a total capacity of 370.05 MW:
  • 825 MW from a gas turbine generator.
  • 225 MW from a steam turbine generator.

Project Timeline

• Foundation laid in 2016.
• Expected completion by 2018.
• Delayed due to legal issues and pollution complaints from local residents.

Environmental Concerns

• Criticism due to proximity to Puttenahalli and Yelahanka lakes.
• Local residents and activists raised environmental concerns during trial runs in March.
• KPCL assured safety with:
  • Mobile vans to record ambient air quality.
  • Real-time noise monitoring machines.