<p>Shortage of coal due to the Telangana stir has already compelled shutting down three power generating units.<br /><br />While the supply from Singareni has completely stopped, few rakes of coal from Talcher in Odisha and West Coal Mines reached RTPS on Wednesday night.<br /><br /> It is said that the government has purchased coal from abroad and arrangements are being made to bring it through Chennai port. <br /><br />However, RTPS sources deny such a purchase. The rest of the five units are now generating 800 MW per day.<br /><br />“Coal shortage is likely to be addressed in about three days. The available stock is being utilised efficiently” RTPS Executive Director Bhaskar said. <br /></p>
<p>Shortage of coal due to the Telangana stir has already compelled shutting down three power generating units.<br /><br />While the supply from Singareni has completely stopped, few rakes of coal from Talcher in Odisha and West Coal Mines reached RTPS on Wednesday night.<br /><br /> It is said that the government has purchased coal from abroad and arrangements are being made to bring it through Chennai port. <br /><br />However, RTPS sources deny such a purchase. The rest of the five units are now generating 800 MW per day.<br /><br />“Coal shortage is likely to be addressed in about three days. The available stock is being utilised efficiently” RTPS Executive Director Bhaskar said. <br /></p>
