Singareni to supply 75,000 tonnes of coal daily to Telangana GENCO
The decision follows rising electricity demand expected due to the impact of El Niño.
Singareni Collieries Company Limited (SCCL) will provide 75,000 tonnes of coal every day to the thermal power plants of Telangana GENCO, according to reports from Telangana Today and Deccan Chronicle. The decision was made during a high-level coordination meeting in Hyderabad on Tuesday, held at the request of Energy Minister Deputy Chief Minister Bhatti Vikramarka.
The supply plan involves moving at least 16,000 tonnes of coal daily from the Naini coal mine in Odisha to the Yadadri Thermal Power Plant. Singareni CMD Buddhaprakash Jyoti has ordered company directors and area general managers to ensure that coal transport for Telangana GENCO's plants is treated as the highest priority.
Jyoti stated that coal for power plants in other states will only be considered after the requirements of Telangana GENCO are met. He noted that Telangana GENCO is receiving more coal this year than it has in the last three to four years and added that Singareni is prepared to provide more coal if state demand grows.
The Naini mine has a daily production target of approximately 20,000 tonnes and a current stock of 3 lakh tonnes. While the Naini general manager noted interest from private firms and power companies in Andhra Pradesh, Karnataka, Maharashtra, and Tamil Nadu, Singareni will prioritise the state's needs.
Telangana GENCO CMD Dr Harish said that local transport issues have caused some delays. However, he said plans are in place to begin transporting 16,000 tonnes of coal per day from the end of this month, with measures being taken to improve road transport to the nearest railway siding.