Essar Projects India Ltd. was setting up a 2x600MW super thermal power plant in Mahan, near Singrauli, Madhya Pradesh. The plant was operated by Essar Power. Boiler drum measuring 27.94m X 2.67m X 2.67m and weighing 246MT was supplied by Harbin power,China. Boiler drum was to be installed at a height of 77m from ground level.