By Enersider Desk | Ahmedabad
Adani Power, India’s largest private thermal power company, has received official approval from the Ministry of Coal to begin operations at its Dhirauli coal mine. The mine, located in the Singrauli district of Madhya Pradesh, is owned by Mahan Energen Ltd., a subsidiary of Adani Power. This move is a major step for the company, ensuring it has a secure and long-term supply of fuel for its power plants.
The Dhirauli mine has a large total reserve of 558 million metric tons of coal, which is expected to last for decades. At its peak, the mine will produce 6.5 million tons of coal every year. Most of this, about 5 million tons, will come from open-cast mining and is targeted to be achieved by the financial year 2026-27. The rest will be mined from underground at a later stage.
The company’s CEO, Mr. SB Khyalia, stated that this is a pivotal milestone. He said that by controlling its own source of coal, Adani Power can manage costs better and provide more competitively priced electricity to consumers. He also emphasized the company’s commitment to responsible mining.
As part of this initiative, the coal will be washed and processed within the mine area itself to reduce the transportation of impurities and keep emissions low. This is the first captive mine owned by Adani Power to receive approval to start operations. The mine will supply coal for the company’s merchant power requirements and also to its nearby 1,200 MW Mahan power plant, which is currently being expanded.
Adani Power has a 30-year lease for the mine, guaranteeing a stable fuel supply for its future growth.
