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The project, which is being developed by [[NTPC]], was promoted by the [[Power Company of Karnataka]]. The project is being was planned to be developed in two phases: 3x800 MW (Phase I) and 2x800 MW (Phase II).,<ref name="Kud">[http://www.pckl.co.in/Data/getProjectDocuments.ashx?ProJdocID=bca5a070-683e-4893-83ef-94ed28f2aca9 "Establishing 4000 MW (5 x 800 MW) Coal based Power plant at Kudigi"], February 1, 2012.</ref> The power station and may take up to 3,200 acres of land.<ref name=ss>Shankar Sharma, [http://www.countercurrents.org/sharma040512.htm "Coal Power Fiasco In India – Karnataka's Case Study,"] Countercurrents.org, May 4, 2012.</ref>