Neyveli Lignite plans to add 8,455 MW capacity in 10 years.

Neyveli Lignite Corporation (NLC) plans to increase its production capacity to 11,195 MW from the current 2,740 MW over the next 10 years.

B Surender Mohan, chairman and managing director, NLC said that over the next 10 years, NLC's production capacity will be increased to 11,195 MW - consisting of 4,140 MW (lignite based capacity), 6,980 MW (coal based) and 70 MW in wind and solar. Lignite production capacity of 30.6 million tonne will be increased to 38.85 MT.

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