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Bharat Coking Coal Ltd introduces scheme to boost coal offtake

Newsmantra — Fri, 24 Apr 2026 09:02:38 +0000

Bharat Coking Coal Ltd has announced a new scheme for the April–June period of the current financial year to encourage higher coal offtake by power sector consumers and reduce their fuel costs. The initiative aims to improve coal supply, speed up transportation, and ensure stable electricity generation while supporting India’s energy security goals. The scheme will be applicable to all eligible power sector consumers under fuel supply agreements, including those covered by the flexi-linkage scheme.

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DVC Chandrapura TPP Tops Central Sector Rankings

Newsmantra — Wed, 08 Apr 2026 10:29:37 +0000

KOLKATA. Damodar Valley Corporation’s Chandrapura Thermal Power Station has been ranked the number one Central Sector Thermal Power Station in India for March 2026, achieving an impressive Plant Load Factor (PLF) of 94.81%. This outstanding performance reflects high operational efficiency and minimal downtime, with a PLF above 90% considered a benchmark of excellence in power generation.

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Unit-3 of UPL’s 600 MW in the advanced stage of commissioning

Newsmantra — Thu, 02 Apr 2026 08:13:36 +0000

Lucknow: Unit-3 (600 MW) of Uttar Pradesh Power Limited is in an advanced stage of commissioning, with Units 1 and 2 already operational; once fully commissioned, the plant will strengthen power supply to the northern grid.

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PVUNL Synchronizes Second 800 MW Unit in Jharkhand

Newsmantra — Wed, 18 Mar 2026 05:39:47 +0000

RAMGARH: Patratu Vidyut Utpadan Nigam Limited (PVUNL), a joint venture between NTPC and the Jharkhand government, has successfully synchronized the second 800 MW unit of its Super Critical Thermal Power Project with the grid.

CEO Shri Ashok Sehgal announced that the team is now focused on achieving full load and completing trial operations to reach early Commercial Operation Date (COD). This milestone follows the commissioning of Unit-1 in November 2025. Developed in collaboration with BHEL, the unit will play a crucial role in meeting the rising energy demands of both Jharkhand and the nation.

Shri Sehgal credited the achievement to the relentless “never-give-up” spirit of the workforce and expressed gratitude to the Ministry of Power and the Jharkhand government for their continued support toward the “Viksit Bharat 2047” vision.

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