Maintain Coal Stocks to Meet Summer Power Demand: Vijayanand
Vijayanand instructed officials to closely monitor stock levels and ensure seamless coordination with ports and the Railways for timely coal supply to power plants.
Vijayawada:Energy special chief secretary K. Vijayanand directed power utilities to maintain adequate coal stocks to ensure uninterrupted electricity generation during the peak summer season.
Reviewing the performance of APGENCO on Monday, he emphasised preparedness to meet the expected surge in power demand. He assessed coal availability at thermal power stations, noting that about 15 days’ stock is currently available, including coal in transit.
Vijayanand instructed officials to closely monitor stock levels and ensure seamless coordination with ports and the Railways for timely coal supply to power plants.
He also congratulated APGENCO for achieving an all-time record in power generation, with 6,101 MW generated and 5,730 MW ex-bus output—the highest since the corporation’s inception.