Overview
- State energy leaders directed power utilities to build coal reserves, coordinate with ports and Railways, and run all generating units at full output to meet summer demand.
- APGenco was told to confirm imported coal needs and delivery dates for the Sri Damodaram Sanjeevaiah thermal station at Krishnapatnam in Nellore.
- Thermal plants report roughly 15 days of coal on hand including supplies in transit, which officials said still requires close watch to handle disruptions.
- The review highlighted recent highs in output, with APGenco reaching 6,101 MW and APPDCL producing 2,339 MW with a 97.45% plant load factor.
- The government also pushed to lower generation costs to keep power affordable and noted a weak monsoon forecast that may increase reliance on coal-fired plants.