Dabhol Power Station, building in India
The Dabhol Power Station is a natural gas-fired electricity generation facility in Maharashtra that uses combined gas and steam turbines for efficient power production. The plant has three separate turbine sets, large storage tanks, and an extensive pipeline system that brings liquefied natural gas from the coast.
The station was built starting in 1992 as a major international project with support from Enron and other companies, with construction finishing in 1999. After Enron's bankruptcy in 2001, ownership and management changed hands multiple times, while the facility struggled with gas supply issues and financial difficulties.
The station employs workers and engineers from different parts of India and has become part of regional discussions about foreign investment and energy policy. For some local residents, it represents India's economic growth, while others criticize the high costs and ongoing disputes surrounding the project.
The facility is located roughly 100 miles south of Mumbai and is accessible via main highways in the region. Visitors should know this is an active industrial site, so safety precautions and possibly advance arrangements may be required for tours.
The plant uses liquefied natural gas delivered from the coast and switched its fuel from naphtha to gas over the years to improve performance. However, occasional gas shortages from its local supplier have continued to limit the facility's ability to run at full capacity.
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