Coal Crisis: Delhi May See Intermittent Rotational Load Shedding in Coming Days, Says TPDDL Chief
3 years, 5 months ago

Coal Crisis: Delhi May See Intermittent Rotational Load Shedding in Coming Days, Says TPDDL Chief

News 18  

Coal shortage across the country has led to reduced power generation and Delhi might go through intermittent rotational load shedding in coming days, power discom Tata Power Delhi Distribution Limited CEO Ganesh Srinivasan said on Saturday. Coal-based power stations supplying electricity to Delhi discoms have coal stocks to meet generation requirements for one-two days against 20 days as per applicable regulations, he said in a statement. However, proactive steps by both Delhi as well as the central government for handling the grim situation are under consideration to arrange or divert coal for power generation," Srinivasan said. Coal shortages across the country have led to reduced power generation from the coal based plants including those under long-term contracts with Delhi discoms including TPDDL, Srinivasan said.

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Delhi discoms deny outages, claim stable supply after Atishi's allegations
1 month, 2 weeks ago

Delhi discoms deny outages, claim stable supply after Atishi's allegations

Hindustan Times  

The discoms in Delhi have claimed stable supply without any outages following allegations by outgoing Chief Minister Atishi that power cuts were reported from various parts of the city after AAP's defeat in Assembly polls. Former Delhi Chief Minister Atishi addresses a press conference The power demand is stable, no power cut or load shedding has been reported, Tata Power …

Amid outage row, discoms say power supply ‘reliable’ in Delhi
1 month, 2 weeks ago

Amid outage row, discoms say power supply ‘reliable’ in Delhi

New Indian Express  

NEW DELHI: While the outgoing Chief Minister Atishi claimed of outages after AAP’s departure from power in Delhi, BSES discoms on Friday said they are ensuring “reliable, seamless” supply in their areas. The BSES discoms are committed to ensuring reliable and quality power supply and have set up dedicated war rooms for real-time monitoring of power supply situation, said a …

Union Budget 2025: Initiatives that can make India self-reliant in energy
2 months ago

Union Budget 2025: Initiatives that can make India self-reliant in energy

Live Mint  

The budget often deals with short-term problems and there are several of those relating to energy that we need to attend to urgently. Energy security requires that we promote renewables to replace coal in power generation and also promote electric vehicles as much as possible and cut down the use of fossil fuels. The privatized Tata Power Delhi Distribution Ltd …

Govt successfully met peak power demand in Delhi without outages: Atishi
10 months, 1 week ago

Govt successfully met peak power demand in Delhi without outages: Atishi

Hindustan Times  

New Delhi, Delhi Power Minister Atishi on Wednesday said the city government successfully met the peak power demand of 7,717 MW on May 21 without any power outages. Govt successfully met peak power demand in Delhi without outages: Atishi She further stressed that even if the figures touch 8000 MW in the coming months, they will take all measures to …

Coal power generation up 10.13% during April to December 2023
1 year, 2 months ago

Coal power generation up 10.13% during April to December 2023

New Indian Express  

NEW DELHI: The country’s coal-fired power generation showed significant growth of nearly 10.13% from April to December 2023 compared to the corresponding period of the previous year. As per the coal ministry, the domestic coal-based power generation from April to December 2023 rose by 7.14% to 872 billion units, up from 813.9 BU generated in the corresponding period last year. …

Two thermal plants in Punjab running out of coal
1 year, 5 months ago

Two thermal plants in Punjab running out of coal

Hindustan Times  

Two of the five thermal power plants in the state are facing acute shortage of coal. Guru Gobind Singh Super Thermal Power Plant has coal stock enough for 21 days; Guru Hargobind Thermal Plant in Lehra Mohabbat in Bathinda has stock for 11.8 days; and Rajpura Thermal Power Plant has 12 days of coal left. Before this crisis of short …

Delhi records its highest peak power demand of the year on Friday
1 year, 8 months ago

Delhi records its highest peak power demand of the year on Friday

Hindustan Times  

With the city witnessing hot and humid conditions on Friday, Delhi’s peak power demand was recorded at 7,398MW — the highest so far this year. A TPDDL spokesperson said the peak demand of 2,163MW in the discom’s area was met successfully without any network constraint and power outage. Meanwhile, Delhi’s all-time high peak power demand was recored on June 28 …

Delhi's Summer Peak Power Demand Likely to Be 8,100 MW; Minister Asks Discoms to Tie Up for Extra Power
2 years ago

Delhi's Summer Peak Power Demand Likely to Be 8,100 MW; Minister Asks Discoms to Tie Up for Extra Power

News 18  

With the national capital’s peak demand pegged at 8,100 MW this summer, Delhi Power Minister Atishi on Tuesday suggested that discoms tie up for additional power with generation companies. The peak power demand of Delhi was 7,695 MW last summer and it might reach 8,100 MW this year, officials informed the power minister in a meeting to review the summer …

India asks utilities to import 6% of their coal for nine months
2 years, 2 months ago

India asks utilities to import 6% of their coal for nine months

Live Mint  

India's power ministry has asked utilities to import 6% of their coal requirement until September, according to a letter seen by Reuters, warning that domestic supplies could be curtailed if import targets are not met. Estimated domestic coal supply of 392 million tonnes during the six months to the end of September is expected to fall short of demand by …

Govt Plans To Import 76 Million Tonne Coal To Avoid Shortage In 2022-23: Report
2 years, 8 months ago

Govt Plans To Import 76 Million Tonne Coal To Avoid Shortage In 2022-23: Report

News 18  

To meet the coal shortage at power plants in 2022-23, the government has firmed up a plan to import around 76 million tonnes of the dry fuel during the current financial year. State-owned Coal India Ltd will import 15 mt, India’s largest power producer NTPC Ltd and Damodar Valley Corporation will import 23 mt, according to a media report. State …

Temporary shut down of coal-fired power plants around Delhi helped reduce pollution, says government
2 years, 8 months ago

Temporary shut down of coal-fired power plants around Delhi helped reduce pollution, says government

Firstpost  

The Delhi government had earlier shutdown three thermal power plants operating within the Capital permanently, Indraprastha power plant in 2009, Rajghat plant in 2015, and Badarpur plant, in 2018 New Delhi: The closure of a few coal-fired power plants within 300 km radius of Delhi last year helped reduce pollution levels, the government has said. In November last year, India …

India to import 76 mt coal; will spark power tariff hike
2 years, 8 months ago

India to import 76 mt coal; will spark power tariff hike

Live Mint  

India has firmed up a plan to import around 76 million tonnes of coal to help plug a fossil fuel shortfall at its power plants in the current financial year. With the monsoon expected to affect India’s coal production and supplies to power plants in August and September, state-run Coal India Ltd will import 15 mt to supply to power …

No More Power Cuts To Take Place Due To Coal Shortage, Average Coal Stock Of 12 Days Available: Prahalad Joshi
2 years, 9 months ago

No More Power Cuts To Take Place Due To Coal Shortage, Average Coal Stock Of 12 Days Available: Prahalad Joshi

ABP News  

New Delhi: Coal Minister Prahalad Joshi on Friday assured that the country would not face any more power outage due to coal shortage, reported news agency PTI. The minister further said that as on date the thermal power plants have an average coal stock of almost 12 days. Replying to a question on recent reports on coal shortage, the minister …

Pollution body bans coal use in Delhi, except by thermal power plants
2 years, 9 months ago

Pollution body bans coal use in Delhi, except by thermal power plants

The Hindu  

The use of coal as fuel in industrial, domestic units will be banned in the National Capital Region from January 2023 but the ban wouldn’t apply thermal power plants — incidentally the largest users of coal, according to a notification Wednesday by the Commission for Air Quality Management, that coordinates air pollution norms in Delhi and adjoining States. An analysis …

Government asks Coal India to be ready to import 12mn tonnes of coal for power utilities
2 years, 9 months ago

Government asks Coal India to be ready to import 12mn tonnes of coal for power utilities

The Hindu  

The government has directed the State-owned Coal India Limited to be prepared to import 12 million tonnes of coal for power utilities for the next 13 months. The State power generation companies and independent power producers have sought time till Saturday afternoon to figure out the quantity of coal they require and the import orders would be placed by Coal …

Record renewable energy output helps India ease coal shortage in May
2 years, 10 months ago

Record renewable energy output helps India ease coal shortage in May

Live Mint  

Record green energy output reduced Indian dependence on coal in May, despite 23.5% growth in power demand, contributing to a rise in utilities' coal inventories, a Reuters analysis of government data showed. Surging supply from renewables will go some way towards mitigating India's coal shortage amid extraordinarily rapid growth in demand, which has forced the country to reopen mines and …

Record renewables output helps India ease coal shortage in May
2 years, 10 months ago

Record renewables output helps India ease coal shortage in May

The Hindu  

Record green energy output reduced Indian dependence on coal in May, despite a 23.5% growth in power demand, contributing to a rise in utilities' coal inventories, a Reuters analysis of government data showed. Surging supply from renewables will go some way towards mitigating India's coal shortage amid extraordinarily rapid growth in demand, which has forced the country to reopen mines …

Why does India face a recurring power shortage despite enough coal stock?
2 years, 10 months ago

Why does India face a recurring power shortage despite enough coal stock?

Business Standard  

India has the world’s fourth-largest coal reserve. The power ministry said the decision was taken after nearly all states suggested that multiple coal import tenders by states would lead to confusion and sought centralised procurement through Coal India. But the power ministry on Saturday asked states to suspend tenders that are "under process" Despite record production, Coal India’s supply has …

India heading towards another power crisis in July-August: Report
2 years, 10 months ago

India heading towards another power crisis in July-August: Report

Deccan Chronicle  

New Delhi: A lower pre-monsoon coal stock at thermal power plants in India is suggestive of another power crisis in July-August, independent research organisation CREA has said. "The data compiled from official sources suggest that the coal power plants are in no position to address even a minor spike in the power demand and there is a need to plan …

India heading towards another power crisis in July-August, says report
2 years, 10 months ago

India heading towards another power crisis in July-August, says report

Firstpost  

The current coal stock stands at 13.5 million tonnes at pithead power stations and 20.7 MT cumulatively at all power plants across the country New Delhi: A lower pre-monsoon coal stock at thermal power plants in India is suggestive of another power crisis in July-August, independent research organisation CREA has said. The current coal stock stands at 13.5 million tonnes …

India heading towards another power crisis in July-August: Report
2 years, 10 months ago

India heading towards another power crisis in July-August: Report

India TV News  

A lower pre-monsoon coal stock at thermal power plants in India is suggestive of another power crisis in July-August, independent research organisation CREA has said. "The data compiled from official sources suggest that the coal power plants are in no position to address even a minor spike in the power demand and there is a need to plan for coal …

India to face wider coal shortages, worsening power outage risks
2 years, 10 months ago

India to face wider coal shortages, worsening power outage risks

The Hindu  

India is expected to face a wider coal shortage during the quarter ending September over expectations of higher power demand, an internal Power Ministry presentation seen by Reuters showed, worsening risks of widespread power outages. The energy-hungry nation expects local coal supply to fall 42.5 million tonnes short of demand in the September quarter, 15% higher than previously projected, due …

Delhi's peak power demand rises to highest ever in May amid heatwave
2 years, 10 months ago

Delhi's peak power demand rises to highest ever in May amid heatwave

India Today  

After an increase of nearly 2.8% in just 24 hours, Delhi broke the record of its highest power demand that was set the previous day. This is the 8th time in 10 days of May that the city’s peak power demand has crossed 6000 MW. Just yesterday, Delhi had set a record peak power demand of 6572 MW in the …

India ramps up coal production to record levels in extreme heatwave
2 years, 10 months ago

India ramps up coal production to record levels in extreme heatwave

The Independent  

Sign up to the Independent Climate email for the latest advice on saving the planet Get our free Climate email Get our free Climate email SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. The country’s coal minister congratulated producers for soaring coal production, driven by power shortages that have led to blackouts …

Power shortage eases up but officials remain wary
2 years, 10 months ago

Power shortage eases up but officials remain wary

Hindustan Times  

New Delhi: The power crisis in India has eased in the past two days. State-run Coal India achieved the highest production of 534.7 lakh tonne in April, showing 6.02% growth, the coal ministry said. But, in the first two days of May, the daily average peak demand was 197,835 MW, but the daily average shortage was just 990 MW, according …

How Delhi managed power situation better amid ongoing coal crisis
2 years, 10 months ago

How Delhi managed power situation better amid ongoing coal crisis

India Today  

Amidst the power crisis all over the country during the last few days, a question is being raised about why Delhi didn't face a similar power cut? Delhi gets a better deal for the allocation of power from different power plants but at the same time, the national capital is prepared in a better way to tackle the power crisis. …

Heat wave sparks blackouts, questions on India’s coal usage
2 years, 10 months ago

Heat wave sparks blackouts, questions on India’s coal usage

Associated Press  

NEW DELHI — An unusually early and brutal heat wave is scorching parts of India, with acute power shortages affecting millions as demand for electricity surges to record levels. Government rules mandate that power plants maintain 24 days’ worth of coal stocks, but many routinely don’t, said Vibhuti Garg, an energy economist at the Institute for Energy Economics and Financial …

Heat wave sparks blackouts, questions on India's coal usage
2 years, 10 months ago

Heat wave sparks blackouts, questions on India's coal usage

The Independent  

For free real time breaking news alerts sent straight to your inbox sign up to our breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy An unusually early and brutal …

Centre assures ‘enough’ power supply to Delhi amid coal shortage
2 years, 11 months ago

Centre assures ‘enough’ power supply to Delhi amid coal shortage

Hindustan Times  

The central government on Saturday has assured “enough” power supply to the national capital amid the coal shortage in the country. Centre assures ‘enough’ power supply to Delhi amid coal shortage "The minister has directed that the distribution companies of Delhi will get as much power as requisitioned by them as per their demand," the ministry of power said in …

Coal shortage, heatwave: States face worst power crisis in 6 years
2 years, 11 months ago

Coal shortage, heatwave: States face worst power crisis in 6 years

Hindustan Times  

Several Indian states are in the midst of their worst power crisis in six years with soaring electricity demand coming up short against issues with coal supplies and plants shuts for maintenance. A senior Rajasthan government official said that coal shortages have reduced Power Load Factor, which is the generation capacity of a power plant, to 30-50% of coal fired …

Left with just one day’s coal supply: Delhi Power Minister
2 years, 11 months ago

Left with just one day’s coal supply: Delhi Power Minister

The Hindu  

As heatwave continued to grip the Capital, with the maximum temperature settling five degrees above the normal at 43.5 degrees Celsius, Delhi Power Minister Satyendar Jain appealed to the Centre to ensure a continuous supply of coal. He asked if there were just one or two days of coal stocks left in power plants supplying electricity to Delhi, then why …

Delhi: Amid power crisis, Satyendar Jain urges Centre to ensure availability of coal
2 years, 11 months ago

Delhi: Amid power crisis, Satyendar Jain urges Centre to ensure availability of coal

Firstpost  

Satyendar Jain said there is severe shortage of coal in the whole country and the biggest reasons behind this are the lack of railway rakes and the acute shortage of coal supply New Delhi: Delhi Power Minister Satyendar Jain appealed to the Centre to ensure continuous supply of coal at the earliest so that there is no restriction in the …

India heatwave 2022: India facing power shortage during Delhi’s hottest April in a decade
2 years, 11 months ago

India heatwave 2022: India facing power shortage during Delhi’s hottest April in a decade

The Independent  

A man breaks a block of ice to distribute it among the residents of a slum during hot weather in Ahmedabad Sign up to the Independent Climate email for the latest advice on saving the planet Get our free Climate email Get our free Climate email SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from …

Just how bad is India’s coal crisis?
2 years, 11 months ago

Just how bad is India’s coal crisis?

Firstpost  

States across the country are grappling with shortages, with Delhi saying that some power plants in the Capital have only a day’s worth of coal left. He was quoted as saying, “Due to disruption of power supply from Dadri-II and Unchahar power stations, there may be a problem in 24-hours power supply to many essential institutions, including Delhi Metro and …

Power plants Delhi sources electricity from getting regular coal supply: NTPC
2 years, 11 months ago

Power plants Delhi sources electricity from getting regular coal supply: NTPC

Hindustan Times  

New Delhi: The NTPC Limited on Friday said Dadri-II and Unchahar power plants are running at full capacity and receiving regular supplies a day after the Delhi government claimed that they had coal stocks for only up to two days. Present stock is 140000 MT and 95000 MT respectively and import coal supplies are also in pipeline.” The Delhi government …

Amid power crisis, boiling heat, it's Centre vs Delhi on coal supply
2 years, 11 months ago

Amid power crisis, boiling heat, it's Centre vs Delhi on coal supply

Hindustan Times  

As Delhi stares at a power crisis, like several other states in the country, the city-state’s power minister Satyendar Jain on Friday raised an alarm. The Delhi government also wrote a letter to the Centre, urging it to ensure adequate coal supply in the national capital. The issue has triggered a fresh row between the centre and the state as …

Delhi, Punjab, UP among states hit by coal shortage, power outages likely | Top points
2 years, 11 months ago

Delhi, Punjab, UP among states hit by coal shortage, power outages likely | Top points

India Today  

Several states in India are reeling from frequent power outages due to the shortage of coal in thermal power stations. Read: Hospitals, metro may face power disruptions, warns Delhi govt amid coal shortage POWER SUPPLY TO METRO TRAINS, HOSPITALS COULD BE HIT IN DELHI The Delhi government on Thursday warned of a possible setback in providing an uninterrupted electricity supply …

Coal shortage may lead to power outages in Delhi metro and hospitals, warns minister Satyendar Jain
2 years, 11 months ago

Coal shortage may lead to power outages in Delhi metro and hospitals, warns minister Satyendar Jain

Firstpost  

The Delhi power minister has written to the Centre requesting it to ensure adequate coal availability to power plants that supply electricity to the Capital New Delhi: A deepening crisis in coal shortage continues to add to the woes of the national capital. Power Minister Satyendar Jain held an emergency meeting to assess the situation and wrote to the Centre …

Hospitals, metro may face power disruptions, warns Delhi govt amid coal shortage
2 years, 11 months ago

Hospitals, metro may face power disruptions, warns Delhi govt amid coal shortage

India Today  

The Delhi government on Thursday warned of a possible power disruption at crucial establishments, including metro and hospitals. A statement by the Delhi government read: "Due to a disruption of power supply from Dadri-II and Unchahar power stations, there may be a problem in 24-hours power supply to many essential institutions, including Delhi Metro and Delhi government hospitals." Delhi Power …

Power crisis: Delhi minister presses panic button, says less than a day's coal stock left
2 years, 11 months ago

Power crisis: Delhi minister presses panic button, says less than a day's coal stock left

India TV News  

Highlights Delhi government sent out an SOS that less than a day's stock is left in national capital Kejriwal-led government had warned of a possible setback in providing uninterrupted electricity Presently, 25-30% of electricity demand in Delhi is being met through these power stations Power crisis: Amid a deepening crisis in coal shortage, the Delhi government on Friday raised alarm …

Power Supply to Metro Trains, Hospitals Could Be Interrupted Due to Coal Shortage: Delhi Govt
2 years, 11 months ago

Power Supply to Metro Trains, Hospitals Could Be Interrupted Due to Coal Shortage: Delhi Govt

News 18  

Amid a deepening crisis in coal shortage, the Delhi government on Thursday warned of a possible setback in providing uninterrupted electricity supply to important establishments in the capital, including Metro trains and hospitals. Power Minister Satyendar Jain held an emergency meeting to assess the situation and wrote to the Centre requesting it to ensure adequate coal availability to power plants …

Coal crisis may hit 24-hour power supply, metro, hospital services in Delhi, says power minister
2 years, 11 months ago

Coal crisis may hit 24-hour power supply, metro, hospital services in Delhi, says power minister

India TV News  

Highlights Power plants in Delhi may face coal shortage in the coming days, says Power Minister Satyendar Jain Satyendar Jain said that the coal shortage may impact 24-hour power supply in Delhi The disruption may even hit metro train, hospital services Delhi Power Minister Satyendar Jain has expressed concern over a possible coal shortage in the national capital that may …

'Handiwork Of Incompetent Modi Govt': Rahul Gandhi Slams Centre Over Coal, Power Crisis
2 years, 11 months ago

'Handiwork Of Incompetent Modi Govt': Rahul Gandhi Slams Centre Over Coal, Power Crisis

ABP News  

New Delhi: Congress leader Rahul Gandhi on Wednesday once again took a pod-shot at Prime Minister Narendra Modi-led Central government over the fear of power crisis in the country due to the shortage of coal. The former Congress president also said that he had warned Modi government that lack of coal stocks will spell torment for the country as power …

Current power crisis due to sharp fall in generation, not due to non-availability of domestic coal
2 years, 11 months ago

Current power crisis due to sharp fall in generation, not due to non-availability of domestic coal

Firstpost  

New Delhi: The current power crisis is mainly on account of sharp decline in electricity generation from different fuel sources and not due to non-availability of domestic coal, a top official said on Sunday. In an interview to PTI, Coal Secretary A K Jain attributed the low coal stocks at power plants to several factors such as heightened power demand …

Explained | How quickly can India move away from coal?
2 years, 11 months ago

Explained | How quickly can India move away from coal?

The Hindu  

The story so far: On Friday, Tamil Nadu Chief Minister M.K. Decline in coal stocks and the resulting power outages in several States have spurred queries of renewable energy’s potential to fill in for the conventional resource. The India Energy Outlook 2021 report of the International Energy Agency said energy use in India has doubled since 2000, with 80% of …

Reeling under the impact of coal shortage, UP likely to face power crisis
2 years, 11 months ago

Reeling under the impact of coal shortage, UP likely to face power crisis

India Today  

Amidst the shortage of coal in thermal power stations, the power crisis may deepen in the densely populated state of Uttar Pradesh as only one-fourth of the coal stock is left in the state, which is way below the required level. While there was a power shortage of 1.1 per cent in the month of October due to the coal …

Explained: Why India Is Facing Power Crisis, Blackouts In Scorching Summer
2 years, 11 months ago

Explained: Why India Is Facing Power Crisis, Blackouts In Scorching Summer

ABP News  

New Delhi: India is staring at a power crisis as coal reserves in several states are quickly running out amid surging demand for electricity due to intense heatwaves in several parts of the country. "Thermal plants across the country are grappling with coal shortage as the power demand in states has increased, and many of them are not able to …

What can India do to address its perennial power shortage?
2 years, 11 months ago

What can India do to address its perennial power shortage?

Business Standard  

This year’s March was hottest in over a century, leading to earlier-than-usual surge in electricity demand. But the world’s largest coal mining firm said the escalating demand -- driven up by post-pandemic economic buoyancy and hotter than normal summer -- seem to be 'dwarfing' the supply increase. Coal India has sharply reduced supplies to the non-power sector which includes aluminium …

‘Coal stocks of power plants down to 9 days’
2 years, 11 months ago

‘Coal stocks of power plants down to 9 days’

Live Mint  

Thermal power plants across the country are grappling with coal shortage, indicating a looming power crisis in the country. Shailendra Dubey, Chairman of All-India Power Engineers Federation said that coal inventories held by Indian power plants remain tight at around nine days of stock. “Thermal plants across the country are grappling with coal shortage as the power demand in states …

'Don't panic': India has enough coal to last over 30 days, says Report
2 years, 11 months ago

'Don't panic': India has enough coal to last over 30 days, says Report

India TV News  

'Don't panic': India has enough coal to last over 30 days, says Report On average, power plants in India are a having coal stock of 22 mt and on an average daily 2.1 mt coal is replaced with plants. Power plants in India still have 10 days of stock and the country has coal stock of more than 30 days, …

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