Patiala: Even when the state has witnessed a large decline in power demand, private heat power plants – run by the government in Punjab continued to witness coal shortages in their inventory.
Demand for power in Punjab has decreased to around 6,500mW.
On Friday, the power request touched 6.631MW and around 1,400 lakh units were supplied.
During the peak season this year, the state has witnessed demand exceeding 15,000 MW.
Punjab State Power Corporation Limited (PSPCL) blames the obstacles of coal supply as a reason behind low coal stocks with power plants.
However, sources in the electricity sector claim that one of the private plants in Punjab does not maintain stock after financial constraints.
The source revealed that both Ropar and Lehra had a three-day coal stock while the private factory had about two days of coal stock if it was run with full load.
The two government-managed power plants in Ropar and Lehra Mohabbat were turned off and both GVK’s private power plant units also closed operations from October 18 and October 21, after a lack of coal.
Two private factories in the state operate in accordance with PSPCL instructions and needs.
Talwandi Sabo Power Limited (TSPL) spokesman said they had enough coal stock to meet PSPCL’s requests and needs and despite their daily consumption, stock was enough, because more coal rakes reached the factory.
Meanwhile, an official at GVK, based on the request of anonymity, said coal was not bought, because they faced coal limit less than two days.
The power plant in Punjab should maintain a 30-day coal stock in accordance with the CEA guidelines.
The UNI power ministry has suggested all coal-based thermal generator stations to maintain adequate coal stock in accordance with their obligations.
In the case of domestic coal deficiency, the generator can integrate coal which is imported by 15% with domestic coal, wherever it is technically feasible, to meet the increase in power demand in the country.
V K Gupta spokesman for all Power Engineer Federations India, said the combination of imported coal up to 15% by private generators will increase supply costs.
He added, “Moreover, the private generator is not included under the CAG audit.
It can be mentioned that investigating the Directorate of Income Intelligence (DRI) regarding fake coal documents imported by the IPP and especially by Adani, is awaiting a decision in the Supreme Court.
Next, there are two factors Annoyed.
The global coal price has increased, which will make expensive options With guidelines that the coal supply situation increases.
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