To tide over the power crisis accentuated by the shortage of coal, the Indian government has invoked an emergency clause that will allow idle power stations running on imported coal to generate electricity, according to reports.

The officials from the Ministry of Power department have roped in those involved in the debt restructuring of financially stressed idle plants to make them functional. Apart from that, a government committee will facilitate passing on higher costs of generation to customers, the government said in an order, reports Reuters.

India has been facing long power cuts in some parts of the country as the demand for electricity surges on account of the summer season and low output of coal.

Stockpiles at coal-fired power stations have tumbled more than 14 per cent since the start of April, leaving about 100 plants with critical supply levels, Institute for Energy Economics and Financial Analysis said in its report, Bloomberg reports.

The reserves are expected to shrink further due to high demand that will likely persist until the arrival of the monsoon.

Over 43 per cent of the plants fired by imported coal, which have a total capacity of 17.6 gigawatts and account for 8.6 per cent of India’s total coal power capacity, are currently idle, according to Reuters report.

Union Power Minister R K Singh has also reviewed the status of the coal import for blending in the thermal power plants with the states. Power Secretary Alok Kumar, senior officials of the state governments and electricity generation companies (gencos) were present in the meeting held virtually on Thursday, the power ministry said in a statement on Friday.

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The minister stated that the domestic coal would be supplied to all gencos in proportion to the coal received from coal companies.

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&nbsp;He further advised the states to increase the output from the captive mines to meet their coal requirements, which will help in reducing the burden on the linkage coal.

(With inputs from agencies)

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To tide over the power crisis accentuated by the shortage of coal, the Indian government has invoked an emergency clause that will allow idle power stations running on imported coal to generate electricity, according to reports.

To tide over the power crisis accentuated by the shortage of coal, the Indian government has invoked an emergency clause that will allow idle power stations running on imported coal to generate electricity, according to reports. The officials from the Ministry of Power department have roped in those involved in the debt restructuring of financially stressed idle plants to make them functional. Apart from that, a government committee will facilitate passing on higher costs of generation to customers, the government said in an order, reports Reuters. India has been facing long power cuts in some parts of the country as the demand for electricity surges on account of the summer season and low output of coal. Stockpiles at coal-fired power stations have tumbled more than 14 per cent since the start of April, leaving about 100 plants with critical supply levels, Institute for Energy Economics and Financial Analysis said in its report, Bloomberg reports. The reserves are expected to shrink further due to high demand that will likely persist until the arrival of the monsoon. Over 43 per cent of the plants fired by imported coal, which have a total capacity of 17.6 gigawatts and account for 8.6 per cent of India’s total coal power capacity, are currently idle, according to Reuters report. Union Power Minister R K Singh has also reviewed the status of the coal import for blending in the thermal power plants with the states. Power Secretary Alok Kumar, senior officials of the state governments and electricity generation companies (gencos) were present in the meeting held virtually on Thursday, the power ministry said in a statement on Friday. Also read | Electricity crisis: Many states facing coal shortage, says Maharashtra minister The minister stated that the domestic coal would be supplied to all gencos in proportion to the coal received from coal companies. Also read | Also Read: India's March electricity shortage worst since coal crisis in October He further advised the states to increase the output from the captive mines to meet their coal requirements, which will help in reducing the burden on the linkage coal. (With inputs from agencies) WATCH WION LIVE Decode the geostrategy, diplomacy, and ideologies of the world’s unending wars. Catch our special series ‘World at War’ every Saturday at 8:30 PM IST and Sunday at 10:30 PM IST only on WION.

Indian govt invokes emergency clause as power crisis looms large

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India’s power crisis on account of coal supply shortages seems to be easing thanks to the lower demand due to onset of winter in northern India and increased coal supply.

According to media reports, several states in India have rolled back orders to limit power supply as the situation eased.

The report said that Coal India Limited, the world's biggest miner, is expected withdraw its order to suspend coal supply to non-power utilities.

Coal stocks are likely to get replenished with increased supply with two major Indian festivals—Navratri and Durga Pooja—ending, an official said.

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However, the non-power sector complained of coal shortages and sought urgent government intervention to improve supplies and keep plants running.

The average coal stock at power plants is reportedly only enough for four days of generation but more of them were able to generate electricity without any hitch, according to October 13 data.

As of October 12, plants with a capacity of 137 GW had low stock, down from 142 GW.

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Average spot prices on the Indian Energy Exchange cooled to Rs 9.67 per unit on Friday for Saturday delivery, from Rs 14 last week. Friday was shut for Dussehra.

A top state power official in India’s western Punjab said the power crisis was abating.

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He said the state, which witnessed power cuts last week, reported no new blackouts due to low coal stocks at power stations and rolled back electricity curbs on industrial units.

A similar situation prevailed in other states—Uttar Pradesh and Rajasthan—with the officials not reporting any new power cuts due to coal supply at power plants.

Restrictions will be eased in the next 10 to 12 days, by which time average inventory at power stations is expected to reach a comfortable level of six to seven days, a senior government official was quoted as saying by local media.

Coal&nbsp;accounts for nearly 70 per cent of&nbsp;India's electricity generation and around three-quarters of the fossil fuel is mined domestically.

As Asia's third-largest economy rebounds following a coronavirus wave, heavy monsoon rains&nbsp;flooded&nbsp;coal&nbsp;mines and disrupted transport networks, leading to a sharp rise in prices for&nbsp;coal&nbsp;buyers, including&nbsp;power&nbsp;stations.&nbsp;

International&nbsp;coal&nbsp;prices have also soared.&nbsp;

(With inputs from agencies)

India’s power crisis on account of coal supply shortages seems to be easing thanks to the lower demand due to onset of winter in northern India and increased coal supply.

India’s power crisis on account of coal supply shortages seems to be easing thanks to the lower demand due to onset of winter in northern India and increased coal supply. According to media reports, several states in India have rolled back orders to limit power supply as the situation eased. The report said that Coal India Limited, the world's biggest miner, is expected withdraw its order to suspend coal supply to non-power utilities. Coal stocks are likely to get replenished with increased supply with two major Indian festivals—Navratri and Durga Pooja—ending, an official said. Also read | India to increase coal production to two million tonnes per day in a week's time However, the non-power sector complained of coal shortages and sought urgent government intervention to improve supplies and keep plants running. The average coal stock at power plants is reportedly only enough for four days of generation but more of them were able to generate electricity without any hitch, according to October 13 data. As of October 12, plants with a capacity of 137 GW had low stock, down from 142 GW. Also read | India to set up national mission on using biomass in coal-based thermal power plants Average spot prices on the Indian Energy Exchange cooled to Rs 9.67 per unit on Friday for Saturday delivery, from Rs 14 last week. Friday was shut for Dussehra. A top state power official in India’s western Punjab said the power crisis was abating. Also read | China orders mines to up coal production by nearly 100 million tonnes: State media He said the state, which witnessed power cuts last week, reported no new blackouts due to low coal stocks at power stations and rolled back electricity curbs on industrial units. A similar situation prevailed in other states—Uttar Pradesh and Rajasthan—with the officials not reporting any new power cuts due to coal supply at power plants. Restrictions will be eased in the next 10 to 12 days, by which time average inventory at power stations is expected to reach a comfortable level of six to seven days, a senior government official was quoted as saying by local media. Coal accounts for nearly 70 per cent of India's electricity generation and around three-quarters of the fossil fuel is mined domestically. As Asia's third-largest economy rebounds following a coronavirus wave, heavy monsoon rains flooded coal mines and disrupted transport networks, leading to a sharp rise in prices for coal buyers, including power stations. International coal prices have also soared. (With inputs from agencies)

India’s power crisis eases on account of increased coal supply, onset of winter

With an aim to ensure power plants have enough feedstock to generate electricity, the central government pressed all resources at its command on Sunday. The move comes as states from Delhi to Andhra Pradesh have sent warnings of a developing power crisis due to coal shortage. &nbsp;

Union Power Minister R K Singh reviewed coal stock at all thermal power plants. He also oversaw situation in the units that supply power to distribution companies in the national capital. &nbsp;

The Ministry of Coal said, "Ample coal is available in the country to meet the demand, and any fear of disruption in power supply is entirely misplaced." &nbsp;

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Although the country has produced record coal this year, incessant rains in areas, where coal is produced, hit its movement from mines to power generation units. It has adversely impacted power generation units in many states, such as Rajasthan, Delhi, Punjab and Andhra Pradesh. &nbsp;

Due to a spurt in energy prices, the power plants, which used imported coal to generate power, have either curtailed operations or have shut down. &nbsp;

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In a statement, the power ministry said the total despatch of coal from all sources (Coal India Limited, Singareni Collieries Company, Captive Coal Mines and imported coal) on October 9 was 1.92 million tonnes (19.2 lakh tonnes) against the total consumption was 1.87 million tonnes (18.7 lakh tonnes). &nbsp;

"Coal despatch have exceeded the consumption, thereby indicating shift to gradual building up of coal stock," the statement said. &nbsp;&nbsp;

(With inputs from agencies)&nbsp;

With an aim to ensure power plants have enough feedstock to generate electricity, the central government pressed all resources at its command on Sunday. The move comes as states from Delhi to Andhra Pradesh have sent warnings of a developing power crisis due to coal shortage.

With an aim to ensure power plants have enough feedstock to generate electricity, the central government pressed all resources at its command on Sunday. The move comes as states from Delhi to Andhra Pradesh have sent warnings of a developing power crisis due to coal shortage. Union Power Minister R K Singh reviewed coal stock at all thermal power plants. He also oversaw situation in the units that supply power to distribution companies in the national capital. The Ministry of Coal said, "Ample coal is available in the country to meet the demand, and any fear of disruption in power supply is entirely misplaced." Also Read: India, China commander-level talks begin amid tensions along LAC Although the country has produced record coal this year, incessant rains in areas, where coal is produced, hit its movement from mines to power generation units. It has adversely impacted power generation units in many states, such as Rajasthan, Delhi, Punjab and Andhra Pradesh. Due to a spurt in energy prices, the power plants, which used imported coal to generate power, have either curtailed operations or have shut down. Also Read: More than 100 Afghan nationals fly to Kabul from India via Iran on free will In a statement, the power ministry said the total despatch of coal from all sources (Coal India Limited, Singareni Collieries Company, Captive Coal Mines and imported coal) on October 9 was 1.92 million tonnes (19.2 lakh tonnes) against the total consumption was 1.87 million tonnes (18.7 lakh tonnes). "Coal despatch have exceeded the consumption, thereby indicating shift to gradual building up of coal stock," the statement said. (With inputs from agencies)

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