New Delhi: Adani Power on Tuesday said it has received the Ministry of Coal’s approval to commence mining operations at the Dhirauli mine in Madhya Pradesh’s Singrauli district. The company described the development as a major step towards securing fuel supply. “This significant development will provide Adani Power with enhanced raw material security, reinforcing its leadership position in the sector,” the company said in a statement.
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Dhirauli mine, owned by Mahan Energen Ltd, a subsidiary of Adani Power, has a peak production capacity of 6.5 million tonnes per annum (MTPA). This includes 5 MTPA from open-cast mining and the remainder from underground operations.
According to the geological report, the block has a gross geological reserve of 620 million metric tonnes (MMT) and a net geological reserve of 558 MMT, ensuring decades of supply, fuel security, and operational stability.
The mine’s Open Cast Peak Rated Capacity (PRC) is targeted for FY27, while underground mining is scheduled to commence nine years later. Adani Power holds a 30-year mining lease for the block, providing long-term continuity.
As part of its responsible mining initiative, Adani Power may also wash and process the mined coal within the mining area itself. This is aimed at ensuring impurities and inert materials are not carried beyond the mine site, thereby keeping emissions benign.
“The commencement of mining at the Dhirauli block marks a pivotal milestone in Adani Power’s journey towards self-sufficiency and sustainable growth,” said SB Khyalia, Chief Executive Officer of Adani Power.
“By integrating backwards into raw material sourcing, we are not only optimising input costs, but also enabling ourselves to deliver competitively priced power for millions of consumers. Our commitment remains unwavering in developing the mine responsibly, with a focus on long-term value creation for all stakeholders,” he added.
This is Adani Power’s first captive mine to have received government approval to begin operations. The Dhirauli block is expected to meet the company’s merchant power requirements and supply coal to the nearby 1,200 MW Mahan Power plant, which is currently undergoing a 3,200 MW expansion.
Adani Power (APL), part of the Adani portfolio, is the largest private thermal power producer in India. It has an installed thermal power capacity of 18,110 MW across twelve power plants in Gujarat, Maharashtra, Karnataka, Rajasthan, Chhattisgarh, Madhya Pradesh, Jharkhand, and Tamil Nadu, apart from a 40 MW solar plant in Gujarat.
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With support from a world-class team, the company said it remains on course to achieve its growth potential while harnessing technology and innovation to help transform India into a power-surplus nation and provide affordable electricity for all.
