India Ramps Up Rail Coal Deliveries as Power Plant Stockpiles Dwindle
Indian coal companies are ramping up supply to the coal-fired power plants as coal stocks at dozens of the plants dropped to critically low levels, India’s Ministry of Coal said on Monday. More than 50 coal-fired power plants in India, where coal is still the single largest electricity generator, saw their coal stocks fall below the critically low level of 25% as electricity demand rises amid the…
Coal-fired power plants in India are experiencing a surge in deliveries as reserves dwindle, according to the country's Ministry of Coal. With coal remaining the primary source of electricity generation, over 50 power plants saw their coal stocks dip below the 25% threshold, raising concerns over supply. This increase in demand comes as the El Niño weather pattern brings scorching temperatures, further driving up the need for power.
However, monsoon rains have disrupted coal supply in the region. The Central Electricity Authority reported the number of critically low coal stocks rose to 53 by September 5, up from 45 on August 26. Coal shipments to power plants have been on the rise, with Coal India Limited and its subsidiaries working to increase coal supply to the sector.
The ministry remains committed to meeting the power sector's needs and closely monitoring the situation.
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