Coal Supplies Secured, AP Thermal Power Generation Rises 13.1%
Special CS (Energy) said planned maintenance and improved coal transportation would help ensure reliable electricity supply to agricultural, industrial, and domestic consumers: Reports
VIJAYAWADA: Andhra Pradesh’s state-owned thermal power stations have recorded a 13.1 per cent increase in electricity generation during April–September 2026, producing 19,268 million units (MU) against 17,037 MU in the corresponding period last year.
Special chief secretary (Energy) K. Vijayanand underlined that the state government has secured alternative coal supplies and has prepared an advance power purchase plan in view of El Niño forecasts of weaker rainfall and higher temperatures. He assured consumers of uninterrupted power supply in the coming months.
Participating in a review meeting at Vidyut Soudha on Friday, he said average thermal station availability has improved from 66 per cent to 79 per cent, while the plant load factor has risen from 58.7 per cent to 66.4 per cent.
Dr. Narla Tata Rao Thermal Power Station generated 7,870 MU; Dr. MVR Rayalaseema Thermal Power Project 4,856 MU; and Sri Damodaram Sanjeevaiah Thermal Power Station at Krishnapatnam generated 6,542 MU.
Vijayanand expressed happiness that without tripping, Dr. NTTPS Unit-7 (500 MW) operated continuously for 146 days, while the Unit-8 (800 MW) ran for 101 days.
He explained that the government has taken alternative measures after Singareni Collieries Company Limited supplies fell sharply during April–August. Dr. NTTPS received only 35 per cent of its allotted coal and Dr MVR RTPP 14 per cent. Supplies to Dr. NTTPS stopped completely in August.
The Special CS disclosed that they have requested the centre to transfer the affected coal linkages to Mahanadi Coalfields Limited and Eastern Coalfields Limited. 1.2 million tonnes per annum of coal linkage has been transferred from SDSTPS to Dr. MVR RTPP, while one lakh tonnes of coal per month will be allocated to APGENCO from October to December.
Vijayanand announced that three vessels carrying imported coal under APPDCL’s five-lakh-tonne contract have reached Krishnapatnam Port, with a fourth expected by mid-October. He further said the board has approved procurement of three lakh tonnes of coal for APGENCO stations.
The Special CS said the advance purchase plan for October 2026–March 2027 will provide 4,184.60 MU of power. It will be supported by a 700 MW spinning reserve. Additional measures include power banking, market purchases, battery storage, and standby gas-based power.
Vijayanand said planned maintenance and improved coal transportation would help ensure reliable electricity supply to agricultural, industrial, and domestic consumers.
