Power ministry asks states/IPPs to decide on coal blending, NTPC not to place more indents

The Centre has eased imported coal blending norms for domestic coal-based power projects asking state-run and private plants to decide on their own, while directing the central PSUs to not place further import indents.

ET was the first to report the development on Monday.

“Coal stock position of state gencos now vary significantly. Many states have stocks of more than 50% of normative levels whereas many others still have stocks near critical level. In view of the above, it has been decide that now onwards, states/IPPs and ministry of coal may decide the blending percentage after assessing the availability of domestic coal supplies,” an order issued by the Union Power Ministry said.