The Tamil Nadu Power Generation Corporation Limited is in early talks with the VO Chidambaranar Port Authority regarding the operation of Asia’s first offshore coal jetty, located 7.9 km off the Kallamozhi coast, built to serve the Udangudi Supercritical Thermal Power Plant. The Kallamozhi offshore coal jetty, a state-of-the-art marine project initiated in 2019 has been completed and is awaiting inauguration. According to TMPGCL officials, it is the first facility in Asia to have a breakwater constructed 8 km off the coastline. The jetty comprises a 555 metre long and 24-metre-wide main berth capable of handling two coal laden vessels, along with a 180x10 metre port operation jetty and 180x10 metre port craft jetty for tugboat operations. It is equipped with modern infrastructure, including a substation, fire pump house, control room,
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