Power cos to maintain GCV coal usage at 30%

The Central Electricity Authority (CEA) has sent directives to all power-generating companies, power project developers and power equipment manufacturers stating that henceforth boilers including auxiliaries, will be designed for a 30:70 blend ratio, in which 30 per cent will be imported/high gross calorific value (GCV) coal, while 70 per cent will be indigenous coal.Also, station facilities will be designed for unloading, handling and blending imported/high GCV coal. Moreover, the power ministry proposed capacity addition of 75,000 MW during the Twelfth Five Year Plan.Contact: The Central Electricity Authority.Tel: 011- 26108 889.Website: www.cea.nic.in