NEW DELHI, Nov 7: Shortages in fuel supply to power plants are hurting over 20,000 MW generation capacity in the country, a Power Ministry official said today.
The ministry is in discussions with the Oil Ministry for supply of gas to the existing plants, I C P Kesari Joint Secretary Power Ministry said addressing India Energy Forum here.
Gas-based capacity to the tune of 8,000 MW is stuck due to scarcity of the fuel, and another 12,000 MW thermal power capacity is awaiting coal linkage.
“8,000 MW gas-based capacity is ready for commissioning but not starting,” .
“Another 12,000-13,000 MW projects are under construction without any coal linkage,” Kesari said.
However, he said that some of these projects will be commissioned next year.
“We can generate more power if domestic coal and gas is available,” he added.
“We are trying to work out with the Oil Ministry to provide us gas for at least the existing plants to function,” he further added. (PTI)
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