Section 11 direction: captive coal plants to run at full available capacity till 31 December 2026
Direction in force till: 31 December 2026
The Ministry of Power has directed captive coal-based plants of 50 MW and above to generate to the maximum of their available capacity from 1 October to 31 December 2026 and sell any surplus on the power exchanges.
Why it matters. Adds captive surplus to exchange supply through the post-monsoon and winter quarter, which can soften peak-hour prices.
What changes
- Covers 112 captive coal-based generating stations of 50 MW and above.
- Plants must operate at maximum available capacity from 1 October to 31 December 2026.
- Surplus power left after captive use is to be sold through the power exchanges under the market regulations.
- Plants must keep adequate coal stock and report weekly to CEA on generation, captive use, sales, available capacity and coal inventory.
- Separately, Section 11 directions for Coastal Gujarat Power (imported coal) are extended to 31 December 2026.
Who is affected
Captive power plants · Power exchanges · Discoms · Coal suppliers · CEA
Sources
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