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Andhra Pradesh Thermal Output Sets Record as Coal Supplies Secured
Andhra Pradesh’s state-run thermal power stations made more electricity from April to September 2026 than during the same months the year before.
They produced 19,268 million units, which was a record and 13.1% more than the previous year.
The stations were available to generate electricity more often, and their plant load factor also improved.
But some stations received much less coal from Singareni than expected, and deliveries to Dr. NTTPS stopped in August.
The government arranged other coal sources and imported coal, including shipments that reached Krishnapatnam Port.
Officials have also planned how to obtain electricity from October through March.
Their plan includes a reserve to help if demand suddenly rises or a power station has an unexpected problem.
Officials said the measures are intended to support reliable electricity for homes, farms, and businesses.
State-owned thermal stations generated a record 19,268 MU from April to September 2026, up 13.1% year over year.
Average station availability increased from 66% to 79%, while plant load factor rose from 58.7% to 66.4%.
Singareni coal deliveries fell short in April–August: Dr. NTTPS received 35% of its allotted supply and Dr. MVR RTPP 14%; NTTPS deliveries stopped in August.
Three vessels of imported coal under APPDCL’s five-lakh-tonne contract reached Krishnapatnam Port; a fourth was expected by mid-October.
The October 2026–March 2027 plan calls for procuring 4,184.60 MU, backed by a 700 MW spinning reserve and other supply measures.
- Who
- Andhra Pradesh’s state-owned thermal power stations and energy officials, including Special Chief Secretary K. Vijayanand.
- What
- Thermal stations generated a record 19,268 MU, while officials arranged alternative coal supplies and planned future power procurement.
- Where
- Andhra Pradesh; imported coal vessels arrived at Krishnapatnam Port.
- When
- Generation figures cover April–September 2026; the advance power plan covers October 2026–March 2027.
- Why
- Officials cited coal supply shortfalls and El Niño-related concerns about rainfall and temperatures.
Key facts
- Generation, April–September 2026
- 19,268 MU, compared with 17,037 MU in the same period last year
- Generation increase
- 13.1%
- Thermal station availability
- Rose from 66% to 79%
- Plant load factor
- Rose from 58.7% to 66.4%
- Singareni coal deliveries
- Dr. NTTPS received 35% of allotted supply and Dr. MVR RTPP 14%; NTTPS deliveries stopped in August
- Advance power plan
- 4,184.60 MU planned for October 2026–March 2027
- Reserve and imported coal
- A 700 MW spinning reserve is planned; three vessels under a five-lakh-tonne APPDCL contract reached Krishnapatnam Port
Sources
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