The coal crisis in the power sector seems to be easing as supply stabilised, more fuel-starved generation projects came online, including one based on imports, while cooler weather in north India and an extended weekend dampened demand. …
States lifted power supply curtailment orders as the situation improved. South Eastern Coalfields Limited will withdraw its directive to suspend supply to non-power utilities. However, the non-power sector complained of coal shortages, and sought urgent government intervention to improve supplies and keep plants running. As of October 15, 2021, plants with a capacity of 139 GW had low stock, down from 142 GW on October 12, 2021.