Hyderabad: Singareni Collieries Company Limited (SCCL) chairman and managing director, Buddhaprakash Jyoti, has assured that the coal company will ensure adequate coal supply to thermal power stations to meet the requirements of Telangana power generation companies, despite potential challenges during the monsoon season.
Meeting to Review Coal Supply Arrangements
TG Genco CMD Harish met SCCL CMD Buddhaprakash Jyoti at Singareni Bhavan on Friday to review coal supply arrangements for thermal power stations. The meeting also focused on measures to ensure uninterrupted power generation at all thermal plants, including the Yadadri Thermal Power Station, by maintaining adequate stocks of quality coal throughout the monsoon.
Challenges from Open-Cast Mines
The SCCL CMD stated that nearly 93% of Singareni’s coal production comes from open-cast mines, and heavy rainfall often causes significant disruptions to coal production. However, keeping the state’s power requirements in view, SCCL has implemented well-planned measures to ensure uninterrupted coal supplies to thermal power stations.
Precautionary Measures and Stock Review
Several precautionary measures have already been undertaken at all open-cast mines to minimize the impact of the monsoon. The meeting reviewed the coal stock position and the quantity of coal required to be supplied to thermal power plants during the rainy season. SCCL supplies nearly 28 million tonnes of coal annually to thermal power stations in Telangana. SCCL directors informed that the company is currently supplying about 60,000 to 70,000 tonnes of coal per day to the state’s thermal power plants.
The CMD emphasized that there should be no disruption to Telangana’s power requirements and stressed that no compromise should be made in maintaining coal quality.
