Coal shortage hits OPGC unit in Jharsuguda

The Unit II of the Odisha Power Generation Corporation’s IB Thermal Power Station at Banharpalli in Jharsuguda district has been shut down.

“OPGC has four units and 24000 MT of coal is required for operating all these units comprising 210 MW x 2 and 660 MW x2. OPGC-1 comprises the first two units having generating capacity of 210 MW each and second two units, having a capacity of 660 MW each, come under OPGC-II,” officials said.

While 24,000 tonnes are required daily at the IRPS, due to resistance against the removal of overburden from Lakhanpur area of MCL, OPGC has been receiving 12,000 MT for over a month.

Besides, MCL managed to supply 16,000 tonnes on October 7 and 12,000 tonnes on October 8 due to the coal crisis.