Archive · 20 Jul 2026
Telangana Thermal Plants Hold Limited Coal Stock
India has enough coal to make electricity for 14 days.
But in Telangana, two big power plants have coal for only about 3 to 4 days.
The government says they are watching the coal supplies closely and making sure power plants get what they need.
A company called SCCL is sending most of its coal to Telangana to help.
Usually, Telangana keeps coal for 10 to 15 days, but right now, it's less.
The government is working with different groups to make sure there's no problem with electricity.
India has 42.8 million tonnes of coal, enough for 14 days at 85% PLF.
Telangana's Kothagudem Thermal Power Station has coal for 4.34 days.
Telangana's Yadadri Thermal Power Station has coal for 3.58 days.
SCCL is prioritizing coal dispatch to Telangana thermal stations.
The government is monitoring coal supplies daily to ensure uninterrupted electricity generation.
- Who
- Telangana State Power Generation Corporation (TSGenco), Singareni Collieries Company Limited (SCCL), Government of India
- What
- Coal stock levels at thermal power plants in Telangana
- When
- As of July 12 and July 14
- Where
- Telangana, India
- Why
- To ensure uninterrupted electricity generation during peak demand
Government Assurance
Potential Shortage Concerns
Coal Stock Adequacy
Government Assurance
The government assures that coal stocks are adequate to meet current electricity demand, with 42.8 million tonnes available as of July 12, enough for 14 days at 85% PLF.
Potential Shortage Concerns
Concerns arise as Telangana's thermal plants have coal stocks for only 3.58 to 4.34 days, which is below the usual 10 to 15 days.
- Total Coal Stock in India
- 42.8 million tonnes as of July 12
- Coal Stock Duration
- 14 days at 85% PLF
- Kothagudem Thermal Power Station Stock
- 68,000 tonnes (4.34 days at 85% PLF)
- Yadadri Thermal Power Station Stock
- 156,400 tonnes (3.58 days at 85% PLF)
- SCCL Coal Output to TSGenco
- 72% of SCCL's coal output