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Singareni to ramp up coal output for Telangana power utility
State Coal Company Limited (SCCL) plans to increase daily coal supplies to Telangana Generation Company (TG-Genco) to 75,000 tonnes, prioritizing the state utility over power generators in neighbouring states.
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The South Eastern Coalfields Limited (SCCL) has announced plans to significantly boost coal deliveries to TG-Genco, the power generation arm of Telangana, as part of efforts to strengthen the state's energy security. According to SCCL CMD Buddhaprakash Jyoti, the coal company aims to scale up supplies to 75,000 tonnes per day for the state utility.
Under the new allocation strategy, TG-Genco will receive priority access to coal from SCCL's Naini reserves over power generation companies operating in Andhra Pradesh, Maharashtra, Karnataka, and Tamil Nadu. The move reflects a shift in supply priorities to favour Telangana's energy requirements.
The increased coal supply is expected to enhance TG-Genco's capacity to meet the state's growing electricity demand while ensuring more consistent fuel availability for thermal power generation. This development comes as Indian states increasingly seek to secure reliable coal supplies to meet expanding power consumption needs.
SCCL, which operates major coal mines in central India, plays a crucial role in meeting the thermal power sector's fuel requirements across multiple states. The company's decision to prioritize Telangana reflects broader efforts to align coal production and distribution with regional energy priorities.