Power Plants

Govt orders imported coal plants to run at full capacity till June amid rising power demand

The CGPL plant in Gujarat has been specifically asked to run at full output, while similar instructions have reportedly been issued to other ICB facilities to maintain optimal generation levels over the next three months.

Foreign secretary Vikram Misri says critical infrastructure intact, Pakistan attack claims 'tissue of lies'

Crisis management plans have been activated for all critical infrastructures — from power plants to refineries — to avert any mischief from across the border

Petronet signs MoU with LTL Holdings to supply LNG to Sri Lankan power plants

The LNG will be transported via ISO tank containers using a multi-modal transport system. The initial supply agreement is for five years, with the option to extend it based on mutual agreement, according to the statement.

BHEL secures Rs 7,000 crore orders from Adani Power for two power plants

The first order for the 2x800 MW Raipur supercritical thermal power plant, being set up in Raipur district of Chhattisgarh, has been received from Adani Power Limited, BHEL said in a statement.

Higher power demand to aid load factor of thermal power plants reach 70% in FY25: Ind-Ra

Ind-Ra attributed healthy PLFs of thermal power plants to continued higher power demand, a ramp up in domestic coal production, slower capacity additions and continued dependence on coal-based generation till the sufficient storage capacity is build up for energy transition towards renewables.

India extends operation of imported coal-based power plants until Oct 15

The order invoked an emergency clause available to the government in directing the companies, including Tata Power and Adani Power, operating such imported coal-fired plants with a capacity of nearly 16 gigawatts to continue operations.

Chart of the day: Coal is here to stay

Until we find a solution to stabilising solar and wind supply, coal-fired power plants will continue to supply energy to the country