Overview
Odisha Coal and Power Limited (OCPL) is an Indian power sector entity associated with a coal-fired electricity generation project in the state of Odisha. The company is linked to the development of thermal power capacity supported by captive coal resources within the state, and operates in the broader context of India's coal-based power generation sector.
Key facts
| Name | Odisha Coal and Power Limited |
|---|---|
| Type | Coal-fired power station / power sector company |
| Country | India |
| State | Odisha |
| Sector | Electricity generation (thermal) |
| Fuel | Coal |
Background
Odisha is one of India's principal coal-producing states, with substantial reserves concentrated in the Talcher and Ib Valley coalfields. These reserves have supported the development of several pithead thermal power projects, including ventures structured around captive coal blocks allocated to power generation companies. Odisha Coal and Power Limited operates within this framework of coal-based power generation in the state.
Operations
Coal-fired power stations of this nature typically generate electricity by burning coal to produce steam, which drives turbines connected to alternators. Plants of this category in Odisha generally draw fuel from nearby mines and supply electricity through the regional grid managed under the Eastern Regional Load Despatch Centre and the state transmission utility.
Significance
The activities of companies such as OCPL are part of India's wider effort to expand domestic thermal generation capacity using indigenous coal, in line with the policy emphasis on coal block allocations for power projects and the development of pithead generation infrastructure in mineral-rich states.
Related topics
- Coal mining in India
- Talcher Coalfield
- Ib Valley Coalfield
- Thermal power in India
- Electricity sector in India
- Energy in Odisha
- Ministry of Coal
- Ministry of Power (India)
References
- Wikidata entry: Q28173116