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Timeline of Emission Norms for Coal-Based Power Plants in India: Notifications, Deadline Extensions, Dilutions and Rollbacks

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#powerplant #FGD #SO2 #thermalpowerplant #coal #MOEFCC #fluegasdesulfurisation @creacleanair.bsky.social

13.07.2025 19:22 — 👍 0    🔁 0    💬 0    📌 0

India eases sulphur emission rules for coal power plants, reversing decade-old mandate India eases clean-air equipment mandate for coal-fired power plants, exempting majority from sulphur emission rules.

Exempting thermal power plant compliance risks millions of lives and ignores science
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12.07.2025 16:32 — 👍 6    🔁 3    💬 0    📌 0

Read our new report on why controlling gaseous pollutant sources is crucial in the Indian context

30.06.2025 03:49 — 👍 1    🔁 0    💬 0    📌 0

From scientific evidence to excuses: NEERI and NIAS reports undercut FGD policy with contradictions – Centre for Research on Energy and Clean Air

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18.06.2025 05:45 — 👍 0    🔁 0    💬 0    📌 0

Despite being mandated in 2015, 92% of #coal plants in India still lack #FGDs to cut #SO2 emissions. Now studies by NEERI, NIAS & IIT Delhi are cited to weaken SO₂ norms. we have compiled a note outlining the common arguments along with scientific responses that counter them.

18.06.2025 05:44 — 👍 0    🔁 0    💬 1    📌 0

It includes Hydro power.

23.05.2025 15:22 — 👍 1    🔁 0    💬 0    📌 0

🇮🇳 NEW | On 30 May 2024, #India met record highest power demand without full use of #coal fleet, largely due to solar

234GW of planned RE capacity will further reduce pressure on thermal, removing need for new coal

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23.05.2025 02:05 — 👍 4    🔁 2    💬 0    📌 0

Scientific evidence is clear: Enforcing SO2 norms in India’s coal power plants is non-negotiable – Centre for Research on Energy and Clean Air

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23.04.2025 07:17 — 👍 0    🔁 0    💬 0    📌 0

Despite ongoing debate over the need for FGDs in India, the scientific evidence is clear: enforcing SO₂ norms in coal power plants (CPP) is non-negotiable. Power sector drives up to 12% of PM2.5 and transboundary impact is 16% in urban areas. Only 8% CPP have FGDs and 380 of 537 CPP exceed limits.

23.04.2025 07:16 — 👍 2    🔁 0    💬 1    📌 0

Yes, coal continued to play a key role in meeting growing demand, though the higher growth in renewables is a positive trend to watch

18.04.2025 07:53 — 👍 0    🔁 0    💬 0    📌 0

India power sector overview FY 2024–25: Thermal generation growth slowest since COVID – Centre for Research on Energy and Clean Air

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18.04.2025 07:32 — 👍 1    🔁 0    💬 0    📌 0

India power sector (FY 2024-25) Key insights:
📈 Total generation: 1,821 BU (↑5% YOY)
⚡ Generation YOY: Thermal ↑2.8%| Nuclear: ↑18.4% | Hydro: ↑10.8% | Renewables: ↑11.4%
🌡️ Peak demand met: 250.1 GW, Unmet: 0.1 GW
☀️ Renewables generation 15% high during peak demand day (↑ from 9%)

18.04.2025 07:31 — 👍 1    🔁 0    💬 3    📌 1