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Date: 06-Apr-2023 Category: Extra Ordinary State: Union Government Country: India

In pursuance of Clause 5 6 vi of Ministry of Power MOP Notification on Guidelines for Determination of Tariff by Bidding Process for Procurement of Power by Distribution Licensees

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Executive Summary & Key Takeaways

What it means

  • The notification issued by the Central Electricity Regulatory Commission (CERC) announces the monthly escalation rates applicable for March 2023 for payments related to power procurement by distribution licensees. These rates pertain to imported coal, its transportation, and inland handling, as per Power Purchase Agreements (PPAs) entered under the relevant guidelines.

Key Changes

  • Escalation rate for imported coal: -25.83%
  • Escalation rate for transportation of imported coal: 2.16%
  • Escalation rate for inland handling of imported coal: -0.89%

Impact Analysis

Distribution Licensees

  • Action Item: Review existing PPAs to incorporate these revised escalation rates for March 2023 payments. Update financial models and budget forecasts to reflect these changes.

Thermal Power Plants

  • Action Item: Re-evaluate fuel procurement strategies and negotiate with suppliers to optimize costs. Assess the impact on profitability and adjust operational strategies accordingly.

Coal Suppliers

  • Action Item: Explore alternative markets and diversify product offerings. Review pricing strategies to remain competitive.

Consumers

  • Action Item: Monitor electricity tariffs and advocate for the pass-through of cost savings to consumers.

Key Entities Referenced

Central Electricity Regulatory Commission (CERC): The regulatory body that issued the notification and determines the escalation rates. Ministry of Power (MOP): The ministry that provided the guidelines and communications based on which CERC issued the notification. Distribution Licensees: Entities responsible for procuring and distributing electricity to consumers. Thermal Power Stations: Power plants that generate electricity using thermal energy, potentially reliant on imported coal. SHAKTI (Scheme for Harnessing and Allocating Koyala (Coal) Transparently in India) Policy: A policy by the Ministry of Power related to coal allocation in India. Guidelines for Determination of Tariff by Bidding Process for Procurement of Power by Distribution Licensees dated 19.01.2005: The original guidelines that provide the framework for determining tariffs through bidding processes.
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