coal is burned in power plants

Coal India assures sufficient buffer stock of 168 million tonnes, enough for 19 days of power plant consumption, to alleviate fears of shortages during intense summer. Despite some plants facing critical levels, the company states ample in-situ mine coal is available for immediate extraction if demand escalates.

While the NGT had ordered the removal of fly ash deposited along the creek river bed and the flood plains, roughly amounting to 56.7 lakh metric tonnes, and to plug the leaks in all pipelines that carry the ash slurry, a visit by TOI to Ennore and nearby hamlets revealed that the compliance by Tangedco has been subpar at best

Rosa, Ghatampur, Jawaharpur Units Suffer Operation Failures

Uttar Pradesh is the second-highest power consumer in India. Rising summer temperatures are straining the electricity grid. Several thermal power plants are shut down, causing significant power cuts, especially in rural areas. The state is facing a substantial shortfall in power generation. Efforts are underway to secure additional electricity from other states and through power exchanges to meet the demand.

India's power demand hit an unprecedented 270.8 GW due to intense heat and widespread air conditioner use, nearing 2026 projections. This marks the fourth consecutive day of record-breaking demand. Officials assure grid stability, attributing local outages to distribution issues. Further demand hikes are anticipated as extreme temperatures persist.

The government plans to raise approximately Rs 5,000 crore by selling up to a 2% stake in Coal India through an Offer for Sale (OFS). The floor price is set at Rs 412 per share, nearly 10% below the current market price. This move follows a successful OFS in Central Bank of India.

A devastating gas explosion at the Liushenyu coal mine in northern China's Shanxi province has claimed the lives of at least 90 miners. The blast occurred Friday evening, with carbon monoxide levels reportedly exceeding limits prior to the incident. Rescue operations are ongoing as President Xi Jinping has ordered a full-scale rescue and a thorough investigation.

A significant fire erupted at the Machkund Hydroelectric Project in Koraput, causing panic and leaving four employees critically affected by suffocation. Rescued by colleagues and emergency responders, the injured workers were rushed to a community health center for treatment. Firefighting operations are ongoing as the cause of the blaze remains under investigation.