Adani Power Cleared to Commence Mining Operations at Dhirauli.

Adani Power Ltd., India's largest private thermal power producer, announced today that it has received approval from the Ministry of Coal to begin mining operations at the Dhirauli Mine in Madhya Pradesh's Singrauli district. This is the company's first captive mine to receive such approval, a development that will significantly enhance its raw material security and reinforce its leading market position.

The Dhirauli Mine, which is owned by Adani Power's subsidiary Mahan Energen Ltd., has a peak production capacity of 6.5 million tons per annum (MTPA). This includes 5 MTPA from open-cast mining and the remaining from underground operations. The mine boasts a gross geological reserve of 620 million metric tons (MMT), which will provide decades of fuel supply and operational stability.

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S.B. Khyalia, CEO of Adani Power, hailed the development as a "pivotal milestone" in the company's journey toward self-sufficiency. "By integrating backward into raw material sourcing, we are not only optimizing input costs but also enabling ourselves to deliver competitively priced power for millions of consumers," he stated.

The company plans to develop the mine responsibly. It may wash and process the coal on-site to reduce impurities and emissions during transport.

The open-cast mining operations are targeted to reach their peak rated capacity by FY27, with underground mining scheduled to begin nine years later. Adani Power holds a 30-year mining lease for the block, ensuring long-term operational continuity.

The Dhirauli block is expected to meet Adani Power's merchant power requirements and supply the nearby 1,200 MW Mahan Power plant, which is undergoing an expansion to 3,200 MW.