Abhiraag Posted November 2, 2015 Share Posted November 2, 2015 Government allows import of coal with higher ash content New Delhi: The Centre today allowed power plants to use imported coal with higher ash content of up to 25 per cent, a move which will allow power producers to source the dry fuel from more countries and cut generation cost. Power producers were demanding review of the ash-content restriction for efficient utilisation of high grade, low-moisture coal imported from Australia, South Africa and Russia. The Environment Ministry, in February 2013 order, had restrained ash content in imported coal up to 12 per cent which, the Association of Power Producers said, forced power plants in the coastal region to use only Indonesian coal. "It has now been decided that the ash content in importedcoal for ultra mega power projects (UMPPs) shall be 25 percent maximum subject to ... conditions," the Environment Ministry said its latest order. The imported coal-based UMPPs using coal with ash content12 per cent should conduct annual study to analyse the actual ash content and assess pollution load. The studies report in this regard should be submitted to the ministry, the order said. "Based on the findings and outcomes of three such studies, the decision shall be further reviewed, if found necessary," it added. The decision has been taken based on the recommendation of the ministry's Expert Appraisal Committee (EAC). The committee had observed that bulk of the imported coal having ash content lower than 12 per cent are typically of Indonesian origin having high moisture content of about 30-40per cent, while imported coal from Australia, Russia, the USA and Columbia have ash content of about 25 per cent with moisture content up to 15 per cent. The Committee had further noted that lesser the ash generation, the lesser would be its environmental impact. However, by restricting the ash content up to 12 per cent, the source of coal gets restricted to a particular origin and thus the price competitiveness may have to be compromised. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
subash.c Posted November 2, 2015 Share Posted November 2, 2015 Whats wrong ? Price monopoly ni eliminate cheytaniki and operation cots kuda taggutai.....Environmental impact anedi untundi..but proper green belt maintain cheyyali ani strict rules unnai..and every indsutry follows them Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bezawada_Lion Posted November 2, 2015 Share Posted November 2, 2015 Whats wrong ? Price monopoly ni eliminate cheytaniki and operation cots kuda taggutai.....Environmental impact anedi untundi..but proper green belt maintain cheyyali ani strict rules unnai..and every indsutry follows them Asalu first place lo ash content takkuva vunnavi enduku vadaali ani antunnaro choodu....Environmental perspective lo.....ee power producers lobbying valla vaallaki laabham....environment ki kaadu.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
subash.c Posted November 2, 2015 Share Posted November 2, 2015 Asalu first place lo ash content takkuva vunnavi enduku vadaali ani antunnaro choodu....Environmental perspective lo.....ee power producers lobbying valla vaallaki laabham....environment ki kaadu.... takkuva unnavi vadamani cheppaledu...unna limit ni pencharu to accomodate more sources Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bezawada_Lion Posted November 2, 2015 Share Posted November 2, 2015 takkuva unnavi vadamani cheppaledu...unna limit ni pencharu to accomodate more sources (My Idea is this.....)Think of burning 100 Tonnes of coal....and 25% ash production means 25 tonnes of ash released either into air or residuals..... seriously?? 25% ?? I think it is too much of carbon foot print.... Instead of this....I believe it would be good if invested in Renewable sources....tidal/ wind/ solar..... and well controlled Nuclear.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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