| Rajiv Gandhi Combined Cycle Power Plant | |
| Location Map Caption: | Location of the Rajiv Gandhi Combined Cycle Power Plant in Kerala |
| Coordinates: | 9.2389°N 76.4303°W |
| Country: | India |
| Location: | Choolatheruvu, Muthukulam, Alappuzha district, Kerala. |
| Status: | O |
| Commissioned: | Unit 1: November 1998 Unit 2: February 1999 Unit 3: October 1999 |
| Operator: | NTPC Limited |
| Th Fuel Primary: | Naphtha |
| Ps Units Operational: | 2 X 115 MW 1 X 120 MW |
| Ps Electrical Capacity: | 350 1,400 MW (Planned) |
The Rajiv Gandhi Combined Cycle Power Plant or kayamkulam ntpc (also known as Rajiv Gandhi CCPP is a combined cycle power plant located at shore of Kayamkulam Kayal(Kayamkulam Lake) in Choolatheruvu,Muthukulam in Alappuzha district, Kerala, India. The power plant is owned by NTPC Limited. The power plant is fueled by imported and indigenous naphtha. Source of the cooling water is Achankovil river at Nalukettumkavala in Pallipad.
| Stage | Unit Number | Installed Capacity (MW) | Date of Commissioning | GT / ST | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | 1 | 115 | 1998 November | GT | |
| 1st | 2 | 115 | 1999 February | GT | |
| 1st | 3 | 120 | 1999 October | ST | |
| Total | Three | 350 |
There is a plan to expand the plant by three units with capacity of 350 MW each. New units would be fueled by re-gasified liquefied natural gas.[1] [2]