TPPs with critical stocks rise as coal reserves deplete
A major reason for the decline in stocks at the TPP end is that historically, supplies get stretched during monsoon, as rains hinder mining activity and transport
Thermal power plant (TPP) coal reserves have dropped by nearly 29% in the past month, falling from 38 million tonnes (mt) at the end of July to 27.14 mt on September 4. This decline coincides with a rise in the number of plants with critical coal stocks, increasing from 51 to 57 in just five days. The 57 plants with critical stocks represent roughly one-third of the country's cumulative operating coal-based capacity of around 224 gigawatts (GW).
Coal stock levels at TPPs have been affected by monsoon impacts on mining and transport, as well as increased coal consumption due to high power demand. The Coal and Power Ministry has denied media reports of inadequate coal supply to Punjab's thermal plants, stating that adequate coal has been made available to ensure uninterrupted power generation across the country.
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