YTPS gets first coal rake from Naini

On Tuesday, the Yadadri Thermal Power Station (YTPS) near Damaracherla in Nalgonda district received its first shipment of coal from Naini Block, marking the beginning of a solution to the power plant's coal shortage. This initial delivery of 4,000 tonnes of G-10 grade coal is expected to enhance the efficiency of the 5x800 megawatt thermal generating station and enable it to operate at its rated capacity.

The arrival of the coal assumes importance in light of TG-Genco's request to the Ministry of Power for an additional 5 million tonnes of coal, as the original coal supplier, Singareni Collieries, was unable to meet the plant's demand in terms of both quantity and quality.

Earlier, on August 6, the first supply of G-10 grade coal from Naini Block reached the Singareni Thermal Power Plant (STPP) near Jaipur in Mancherial district, which is part of the 2x600 MW power generation network. B. Nagya, Director of Coal & Logistics at TG-Genco, and Y. Rajashekhar Reddy, Director of Thermal & Projects at YTPS, were present to oversee the arrival of the coal rake at YTPS.

The high calorific value of the coal from Naini will improve boiler efficiency and reduce the generation of fly ash and bottom ash, thereby increasing the power plant's overall performance.

In the future, YTPS is anticipated to receive a continuous supply of coal from Naini to maintain its efficiency and operate at its full capacity. Currently, four units of the YTPS are generating power, with the last unit expected to be commissioned shortly.