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06 Sep

Centre Rebuts Reports of Coal Shortage in Punjab, Points to Low Plant Load Factor

Gurpreet Singh0 CommentsPunjabCoal India, Ministry of Coal, Pachhwara mine, Power generation, PSPCL, Punjab coal, thermal plants

New Delhi (Gurpreet Singh): The Union Ministry of Coal has strongly refuted media reports attributing reduced power generation at Punjab’s thermal stations to fuel shortages from the Centre, clarifying that sufficient coal stocks remain available across all generation units in the state. Rejecting claims of central neglect, the ministry affirmed that Coal India Limited remains steadfast in maintaining uninterrupted supplies nationwide, noting that captive mine transfers and direct allocations have ensured comfortable stockpiles on the ground. Refuting allegations of fuel scarcity, official data showed that coal reserves at Punjab State Power Corporation Limited’s three thermal plants—Guru Hargobind Thermal Plant at…

05 Sep

Power Minister Tarunpreet Singh Sond Blames National Coal Shortage for Punjab’s 1,500 MW Deficit

Gurpreet Singh0 CommentsPunjabcoal shortage, generation fall, power crisis, Punjab electricity, Rajpura plant, thermal plants

Chandigarh (Gurpreet Singh): Power Minister Tarunpreet Singh Sond today said that the severe national coal shortage has deepened the power crisis in Punjab, with power generation in the state falling by 1,500 MW and major thermal plants being forced to operate at reduced capacity. He said the coal shortage has affected 63 GW of power supply across the country, while reduced coal supply from the Centre has hit the Rajpura and Talwandi Sabo thermal plants, further impacting Punjab’s power system. The Power Minister demanded that the Central Government immediately take concrete steps to address the coal shortage and ensure uninterrupted…