45 Indian Coal Power Plants Operating at Critically Low Inventory Levels
Source Summary
Forty-five coal-fired power plants in India are operating with coal stocks below 25% of required levels or insufficient for three consecutive days of generation, according to Central Electricity Authority data. The shortage stems from rising electricity demand driven by strong El Niño conditions and supply disruptions caused by monsoon rains.
Why it matters
Low coal inventories at power plants threaten electricity supply reliability in India during a period of elevated demand.
