The Ministry of Power on June 27, 2024, extended the Advisory to all GENCOs including Independent Power Producers (IPPs) for the timely Import of Coal for blending purposes and maximizing production in captive coal mines.
The following has been stated:
• It has decided to extend the advisory dated March 04, 2024, by modifying the blending requirement to 4% (by weight) till October 15, 2024.
• The said advisory will not be applicable to domestic coal-based (DCB) plants located within a radius of 200 km from the linked mine/coal source.
• It has stated that all the GENCOs (Central/State and IPPs) are to firm up their imported coal contracts to ensure supplies till October 15, 2024. Further, GENCOs must also continuously review the stock positions of their domestic coal-based (DCBs) plants and opt for blending as per the requirements so that adequate coal stocks are maintained at the thermal power plants.
[Notification No FU-21/2020-FSC (Vol-IV)]
