MoP asks imported coal-based plants to run at full capacity till September 30

The MoP has extended the time period of its direction to all thermal power plants (TPPs) using imported coal to operate at full capacity by three-and-a-half months till September 30, 2023 to avoid electricity shortage. In this regard, the MoP has sent notice to 15 imported coal-based TPPs. Earlier in February 2023, the MoP had directed all imported coal-based TPPs, under Section 11 of the Electricity Act, 2003, to operate and generate power to their full capacity from March 16, 2023 to June 15, 2023.