The government on Wednesday extended mandatory blending of imported coal with domestic fuel for power gencos till the end of the current financial year, in an attempt to ensure uninterrupted power supply across the country.
It also extended the emergency clause or Section 11 of the Electricity Act 2003 which mandates imported coal-based power plants to run on their full capacity till June 30, 2024. The clause was to expire by the end of this month.
About 15 imported coal-based plants including Adani Power Mundra, Essar Power Gujarat, Coastal Gujarat Power, Tata Trombay, and IL&FS Tamil Nadu Power Company will now have to operate at full capacity.
