Andhra Pradesh Directs Power Utilities to Maintain Coal Stocks Amid Global Concerns

• Andhra Pradesh Special Chief Secretary, Energy, K Vijayanand, directed power utilities to maintain adequate coal stocks for sustained power generation.
• The directive comes amid global tensions affecting coal imports and rising electricity demand during peak summer months.
• Vijayanand stressed operating all generating units at full capacity and coordinating with ports and Railways for smooth coal movement.
• APGENCO was directed to assess imported coal requirements for Krishnapatnam Thermal Power Plant and finalize supply schedules.
• The government aims to reduce power generation costs to lower overall supply costs for consumers, as per CM N Chandrababu Naidu's directive.