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India Orders Coal Plants to Run at Full Capacity Amid Rising Demand

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The Indian government has directed captive coal-based generating stations to operate at maximum capacity from October 1 to December 31, 2026.

This directive aims to ensure adequate electricity supply and maximize generation availability amid a predicted rise in demand. The Ministry of Power issued the order under Section 11 of the Electricity Act, 2003.

The 112 facilities listed include those associated with companies such as Tata Steel, Vedanta, Hindalco Industries, JSW Steel, UltraTech Cement, Indian Oil Corporation, and NALCO. These generators will offer surplus electricity to power exchanges after meeting their captive requirements.

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