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Bhatti says YTPS lacked assured coal allotment
The Hindu··4d ago
Telangana Deputy Chief Minister M. Bhatti Vikramarka said the 5x800 megawatt Yadadri plant was set up without assured coal allotment. He said the previous BRS government changed the coal source several times. He said Singareni G9 capacity was 1.71 million tonnes in 2022 against 14 million tonnes needed yearly. He put extra lifetime transport cost at Rs 40,000 crore.
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What It Means For You
- Bhatti said power utilities face high lifetime coal transport costs for the YTPS location.
- He put generation cost at Rs 6.66 per unit, above Kakatiya and KTPS figures he cited.
- He said G12 to G16 grades were supplied when G9 coal was unavailable.
What's Happening
- Bhatti, who holds the energy portfolio, spoke at a Hyderabad press conference on October 13, 2026.
- He said Singareni was not allowed to bid in coal-block auctions for the project period.
- He ruled out privatisation of power utilities in the same briefing.
Why Coal Supply Matters
- YTPS was planned for Singareni G9 coal, then import via MSTC, then Singareni again, he said.
- He alleged BRS leaders blamed the Congress government for the coal shortfall.
- The Hindu reported the remarks from Hyderabad on October 13, 2026.
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