PowerMin expects 20 million tonnes domestic coal shortfall in April-June

An earlier projection by the coal ministry had pegged the coal supply to be around 205 mt during Q1

Ahead of peak electricity demand season, the power ministry has informed power generators a shortfall of 20 million tonnes (mt) in the domestic coal supply during the first quarter of financial year 2023-24. In a presentation to all the stakeholders, the ministry has indicated a shortfall of domestic coal and railway rakes in the coming months. Business Standard has reviewed a copy of the presentation.

According to the data shared by the ministry, during April-June 2023, the total coal requirement across the country would stand at 222 mt to meet the anticipated record high power demand of 229 gigawatt (Gw)