Coal supply to Punjab power plants remains adequate, state needs to improve offtake from mines, says ministry
Adequate coal is available to Punjab's power plants, Coal India Limited (CIL) remains fully committed to ensuring uninterrupted fuel supply for power generation across the country, including in Punjab
The Coal Ministry has stated that coal supplies to Punjab's independent power plants (IPPs) remain adequate, despite recent media reports claiming a deepening power crisis. The ministry clarified that adequate coal has been made available through Punjab State Power Corporation Ltd's (PSPCL) captive mines, with Coal India Limited (CIL) committed to uninterrupted fuel supply across the country.
The ministry's statement also highlighted that higher utilization of PSPCL's own plants, monitoring breakdowns at IPPs, and timely lifting of coal offered by CIL subsidiaries could optimize power generation and address the state's requirements. Specific figures show that against average consumption levels for Nabha Power Limited (NPL) and Talwandi Sabo Power Limited (TSPL), coal supply averages have been higher than consumption, with a build-up of unevacuated stock at PSPCL's Pachhwara Central mine.
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