The data on Monthly Coal Imports for blending across various states sectors in India reveals the coal requirements of different power plants.
- Andhra Pradesh (State Sector - APPDCL): The Andhra Pradesh Power Development Company Limited (APPDCL) imported 2400 tons of coal, with a blending percentage of 20.0%. This shows moderate use of imported coal for blending in power generation.
- Maharashtra (State Sector - MAHAGENCO): Maharashtra’s state-owned power company, MAHAGENCO, imported 8290 tons of coal, with a high blending percentage of 175.3%. This indicates the heavy reliance on imported coal to meet energy demands.
- Central Sector (NTPC Ltd.): NTPC Ltd. imported 28,520 tons of coal, with a very low blending percentage of 0.1%, suggesting a preference for domestic coal, with only a small amount of imported coal used for blending purposes.
- Rajasthan (Private Sector - APL Kawai TPP): The APL Kawai Thermal Power Plant in Rajasthan imported 1320 tons of coal, with a significant blending percentage of 95.0%. This indicates a strong reliance on imported coal for its power generation.
- Andhra Pradesh (Private Sector - SEIL-Painampuram TPP): The SEIL-Painampuram plant imported 1320 tons of coal, with a blending percentage of 21.0%, reflecting a moderate use of imported coal.
- Andhra Pradesh (Private Sector - SEIL-SGPL TPP): The SEIL-SGPL plant in Andhra Pradesh imported 1320 tons of coal, with a blending percentage of 56.5%, suggesting a balanced approach to using both imported and domestic coal.
- Gujarat (Private Sector - TOR. POW. Unosugen): The TOR. POW. Unosugen plant in Gujarat imported 362 tons of coal, with a blending percentage of 39.9%, indicating a moderate dependence on imported coal.
- This data underscores varying levels of dependence on imported coal across different states and sectors.