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India orders captive coal plants to maximise power output on surging demand
India’s Ministry of Power ordered captive coal plants with at least 50 megawatts of capacity to operate at maximum available capacity from October 1 through December 31, 2026.
The order covers 112 facilities, including plants linked to Tata Steel, Vedanta, Hindalco Industries, JSW Steel, and Indian Oil Corporation.
Generators must sell surplus electricity through power exchanges after meeting their captive needs, maintain adequate coal stocks, and submit weekly reports to the Central Electricity Authority.