Vedanta Power Reaffirms Commitment to India’s Energy Security

Andhra Pradesh, August 17th: As India celebrated its 80th Independence Day, Vedanta Power Limited, India’s fifth-largest private thermal power producer, reaffirmed its commitment to strengthening the nation’s energy security by delivering reliable power, securing domestic fuel supplies and investing in long-term capacity expansion.

With a total power generation capacity of 4.78 GW, including 4.18 GW operational capacity and 0.6 GW under commissioning, Vedanta Power has established a significant presence across Punjab, Andhra Pradesh, Odisha and Chhattisgarh. Around 74% of the company’s capacity is backed by long- and medium-term Power Purchase Agreements (PPAs), while approximately 85% of its operational capacity has domestic coal linkages, providing greater fuel security and stability of operations. Fuel security remains a key pillar of Vedanta Power’s approach to reliable generation. 

Vedanta Power is also strengthening fuel flexibility across its portfolio. At Meenakshi Energy Limited  in Andhra Pradesh, the company is transitioning the plant from its original imported-coal-based fuel mix towards domestic coal. This transition is aimed at enhancing fuel security and reducing exposure to global fuel market volatility.

Commenting on the occasion, Rajinder Singh Ahuja, Whole-Time Director and CEO, Vedanta Power Limited, said, “Energy security is fundamental to the country’s economic independence and its aspirations for a developed India. At Vedanta Power, we are committed to playing our part by ensuring reliable and secure power, strengthening domestic fuel linkages and expanding our generation capacity. As India’s power requirements continue to grow, we believe dependable thermal power will remain an important part of the energy mix, alongside emerging clean energy technologies. Our focus is to build a resilient and diversified power portfolio that can support India’s growth ambitions for decades to come and contribute towards  Viksit Bharat by 2047.”

K Binu Raphael, Acting CEO, Meenakshi Energy Limited, said “Independence is also about building greater resilience and reducing dependence on external resources. At Meenakshi Energy Limited , our transition towards greater use of domestic coal reflects this larger national objective. By progressively increasing domestic coal utilisation, we are strengthening fuel security and building a more resilient power generation operations ”