Despite sending an official communique to the Central Government about Punjab’s reluctance to import coal for thermal plants, the Centre has increased the additional load on thermal plants by increasing the blending of imported coal to six per cent.
The Punjab State Power Corporation Limited (PSPCL), however, remains opposed to the move as it will have to bear an “additional burden of Rs 500 crore per annum despite owning a captive mine”.
The Union Ministry of Power on Wednesday issued a revised directive that all companies operating thermal power plants should import 6 per cent of coal instead of the previous 4 per cent till March 2024 to meet any shortfall in domestic coal supply. The ministry has also directed imported coal-based units to run till June 24.
