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Punjab power plants hold coal stocks at 114% of required levels
✍️ Business Standard
🗓 14 Sep 2026, 05:01 AM
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Coal reserves at Punjab’s thermal power stations have risen to about 114% of the amount needed for operations, according to Business Standard.
Punjab’s state-run thermal power plants have reported coal inventories that exceed the required quantum by roughly 14 per cent, putting stock levels at about 114% of the operational need. The surplus, highlighted in a Business Standard report, is seen as a buffer against potential supply disruptions and aligns with the electricity department’s effort to maintain uninterrupted power generation.
Officials from the Punjab State Power Corporation indicated that the heightened reserves stem from recent procurement drives and improved logistics at coal handling facilities. While the exact volume of coal in tonnes was not disclosed, the percentage suggests a comfortable margin above the minimum threshold required for continuous plant operation.
Energy analysts note that maintaining such a buffer can help stabilise electricity tariffs and reduce the risk of load-shedding during peak demand periods. The state’s power sector continues to monitor inventory levels closely to ensure that the surplus does not translate into unnecessary storage costs.
The report did not mention any immediate plans to adjust procurement schedules, but the current stock position is expected to support the state’s power supply commitments for the coming months.
Officials from the Punjab State Power Corporation indicated that the heightened reserves stem from recent procurement drives and improved logistics at coal handling facilities. While the exact volume of coal in tonnes was not disclosed, the percentage suggests a comfortable margin above the minimum threshold required for continuous plant operation.
Energy analysts note that maintaining such a buffer can help stabilise electricity tariffs and reduce the risk of load-shedding during peak demand periods. The state’s power sector continues to monitor inventory levels closely to ensure that the surplus does not translate into unnecessary storage costs.
The report did not mention any immediate plans to adjust procurement schedules, but the current stock position is expected to support the state’s power supply commitments for the coming months.