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In a major setback for Essar Power, the Madhya Pradesh Pollution Control Board (MPPCB) has ordered closure of the company's Mahan I thermal power plant for not complying with environmental norms. As of now, water and electricity supply to the 600 MW plant of the company stands suspended by an April 23 order of the pollution control board. The Mahan I plant is a 1200 MW (2x600 MW) captive coal-fired pit-head power plant located in Singrauli district of Madhya Pradesh. Mahan I unit I (600 MW) of the company synchronised and began commercial operations from April 29, 2013. The Mahan power project represents a $1.2-billion investment by Essar Power and is the company’s third coal-fired project to start commercial operations. Coal for the plant is secured from the Mahan captive coal block located approximately 5 km from the plant site.