YTPS Second Unit Set for Commissioning This Month: Genco

Fast Summary

• Telangana Power Generation Corporation (TG-Genco) plans too commission the second unit of the 5×800 MW Yadadri Thermal Power Station (YTPS) in Veerlapalem village, Nalgonda district later this month.
• Unit-2 of YTPS was commissioned earlier in January 2025; Unit-1 is set to become operational commercially by July-end. The remaining three units are scheduled for completion by February 2026.
• Once fully operational, YTPS will require around 50,000 tonnes of coal daily. Currently, it receives four coal rakes from Singareni Collieries via South Central Railway; this will increase to 12-14 rakes per day by December 2025 as demand rises.
• TG-Genco invested ₹500 crore to construct a railway line connecting Janpahad take-off point to the YTPS site for coal transportation.
• South Central railway confirmed readiness to manage increased rail traffic and is doubling rail lines at specific segments-Dornakal-Bhadrachalam Road and Motamarri-Vishnupuram-to accommodate future demand growth.
• SCR officials suggested TG-Genco explore choice coal sources due to potential limitations with Singareni Collieries’ supply capacity.

Published: July 08, 2025

Indian Opinion Analysis

the commissioning of additional units at Yadadri thermal Power Station underscores Telangana’s efforts to strengthen its energy infrastructure amidst growing power demands. With staggered commissioning timelines extending into early next year,TG-Genco seems focused on ensuring steady energy production capacity while addressing logistical challenges tied directly to supply chain dependence.

The ₹500-crore investment into a dedicated railway line demonstrates proactive planning in aligning logistical capacities with production scales. Though, concerns raised by SCR regarding limitations in Singareni Collieries’ ability to meet future coal demands spotlight potential vulnerabilities in resource dependency that could affect operational consistency once all five units are running.

Doubling key railway lines and exploring alternative coal supplies appear critical steps not only for mitigating bottlenecks but also fostering long-term sustainability for Telangana’s power generation goals. Tying up diversified fuel logistics may emerge as an effective strategy amid increasing national debates on India’s energy security and reliability.

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