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India orders captive coal plants to maximise power output on surging demand
- India’s Ministry of Power ordered captive coal plants with at least 50 megawatts of capacity to operate at maximum available capacity from October 1 through December 31, 2026.
- The order covers 112 facilities, including plants linked to Tata Steel, Vedanta, Hindalco Industries, JSW Steel, and Indian Oil Corporation.
- Generators must sell surplus electricity through power exchanges after meeting their captive needs, maintain adequate coal stocks, and submit weekly reports to the Central Electricity Authority.
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Centre Directs 112 Captive Coal Plants to Function at Full Capacity from Oct to Dec
Get latest articles and stories on Business at LatestLY. The government has directed captive coal-based generating stations with an installed capacity of 50 MW and above to operate at their maximum available capacity from October 1 to December 31, 2026, as it prepares for an expected rise in electricity demand in the coming months. The Ministry of Power order carries an annexure listing 112 captive generating entities covered by the directions. …
·Mumbai, India
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India orders captive coal plants to maximise power output on surging demand
India has ordered more than 100 captive coal-fired power plants to operate at maximum capacity from October 1 through year-end to meet what it expects will be a rise in electricity demand.
·London, United Kingdom
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