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Fuel Diversification

Fuel diversification implies/means/ signifies the


selection of
a mix of generation technologies
for long-term electricity generation.

The goal is to maintain a good balance


between reduced cost and reduced risk
In consideration of fuel diversification issue, the
PSMP-2010 devises the composition of fuel ratio

* 50 % coal including 30% domestic coal & 20 % imported coal


* 25 % gas including LNG
* 20 % nuclear including Renewable energy & cross border trade
* 5 % liquid fuel
DIVESIFICATION OF FUEL FOR POWER GENERATION

In view of the prevailing scenario the scarcity


of electricity and depleting the fuel gas
resources, the govt. has undertaken a new
PSMP-2010, considering the diversification of
fuel resources coal is the primary fuel for
supplying stable electricity by the year 2030
Under the PSMP-2010
About 13000 MW new generation capacity has been planned by 2015
15000 MW by 2016
24000 MW by 2021
30000 MW by 2025
&
40000 MW by 2030
to meet the growing demand of electricity

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