SCCL registers growth in coal transportation, prioritises Telangana power plants

Singareni Collieries Company Limited (SCCL) experienced a notable uptick in coal transportation during the first half of the fiscal year ending September 30, boosting coal deliveries to power stations in Telangana. Transporting 299.4 lakh tonnes of coal, SCCL saw a 4% growth from the previous year's 287.6 lakh tonnes. A substantial 24.58% rise in coal supply – from 159.1 lakh tonnes to 198.2 lakh tonnes – went to Telangana's thermal power plants.

Notably, Kothagudem Thermal Power Station saw its coal supply surge 50.76%, from 26.4 lakh tonnes to 39.8 lakh tonnes, while Yadadri Thermal Power Station's coal shipments increased by 57.67%, rising from 21.5 lakh tonnes to 33.9 lakh tonnes. Bhadradri Thermal Power Station also witnessed a 25.13% increase in coal supplies, from 19.5 lakh tonnes to 24.4 lakh tonnes.

Notably, Singareni Thermal Power Station received 26.6 lakh tonnes of coal, a 27.27% increase from the previous year. NTPC Telangana and NTPC Ramagundam also received additional coal deliveries, although NTPC Ramagundam’s supplies decreased marginally to 42.7 lakh tonnes from 43.5 lakh tonnes. SCCL cited special measures taken in response to El Nino conditions and the need to maintain uninterrupted power generation in Telangana for the increased deliveries.

Acting on government directives, SCCL cooperated closely with power sector agencies to augment coal production and transportation. Daily reviews of production and transportation targets were conducted by SCCL Chairman and Managing Director Dr. Buddhaprakash Jyoti, working in tandem with area general managers, with five senior officials monitoring coal movement to thermal power stations.

SCCL emphasized its commitment to meeting Telangana's power needs beyond commercial considerations, aiming for annual targets of 620 lakh tonnes of coal production and 650 lakh tonnes of coal transportation.