Private Players to Invest in India's Coal-Fired Power Sector

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Researched by Industrial Info Resources (Sugar Land, Texas)-- India's major private energy players are set to inject fresh life into the country's coal-fired power sector with plans to invest in at least 10 gigawatts (GW) of capacity.

The undisclosed proposed investments, potentially reaching billions of dollars, come as the Indian government actively seeks private partnerships to boost coal-fired capacity by 80 GW by 2032.

Among the companies, Adani Power (Ahmedabad, India ) is eyeing a substantial addition of 4.8 GW, while other companies are vying for lesser capacities.

The proposals could reshape India's energy landscape, with these plants potentially operational by 2032, marking a significant turnaround for the private sector, which historically accounted for more than 60% of new coal-fired power but has faced setbacks in recent years due to financial stress. Presently, more than 23 GW of private-sector coal-fired projects are on hold or unlikely to be commissioned, representing more than 10% of India's proposed coal capacity.

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