Neyveli boosts lignite production in Tamil Nadu

Journal Article · Mon Aug 01 04:00:00 EDT 1983 · World Coal; (United States)

OSTI ID:6177726

Development of the Neyveli lignite mine in Tamil Nadu, India is described. Neyveli has estimated lignite reserves of 3,500,000 tonnes. Production began in 1956 and the first pit to be developed was expanded in 1978. A second pit with an annual capacity of 4,700,000 tonnes was recently opened. Development of the lignite mine at Neyveli has been a challenge to mining engineers because of the difficult conditions. Additional projects include a 2000 megawatt super thermopower plant and the development of a third lignite pit with an annual capacity of 14,000,000 tonnes. A new fertilizer plant that will produce 1500 tonnes of urea per day is to be built.

• OSTI ID: 6177726
• Journal Information: World Coal; (United States), Journal Name: World Coal; (United States) Vol. 9:4; ISSN WOCOD
• Country of Publication: United States
• Language: English

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