India’s power producers have sought another extension for capping toxic emissions from their plants, citing lack of bank funding and disruptions caused by the coronavirus pandemic, people with knowledge of the matter said.
The Association of Power Producers, a New Delhi-based lobby group for non-state generators, has written to power minister Raj Kumar Singh, seeking a minimum two-year extension for installing equipment to control emissions, such as sulfur di-oxide, the people said, asking not to be identified the discussions aren’t public. This is second waiver sought by the producers who have to carry out the procedure in phases until the 2022 deadline.
The plea for a delay reflects the the concern the slump in consumption may not recover quickly. Most of India’s coal-fired power producers have struggled to install the equipment, citing lack of funds.
