West Bengal Power Development Corporation Limited (WBPDCL) has begun selling surplus coal to state-owned power producer NTPC, marking a move to utilise additional domestic coal resources and support the country’s power generation requirements. The State power utility plans to supply around 3.5 million tonnes of surplus coal to NTPC by March 2027.
The initiative is expected to create a structured outlet for coal that is available beyond WBPDCL’s immediate requirements. The supply arrangement with NTPC will allow the surplus resource to be directed towards another major power-generation utility rather than remaining unused.
WBPDCL is a key power-generation company of the West Bengal government, operating coal-based power projects in the State. Coal availability remains an important component of India’s electricity-generation system, particularly as thermal power continues to contribute significantly to overall power production.
The planned supply of 3.5 million tonnes represents a substantial volume and is expected to be delivered over the coming months, with March 2027 set as the target for completing the proposed supply. The arrangement also reflects efforts by public-sector power companies to improve resource utilisation and strengthen coordination within the electricity sector.
For NTPC, additional domestic coal supplies can support fuel requirements at its power stations, while the transaction provides WBPDCL with a channel to monetise its surplus coal. The development comes amid continued focus on ensuring adequate fuel availability for thermal power generation and making better use of existing domestic resources.
The coal transfer is therefore positioned as a commercial and operational arrangement between two major public-sector power entities, with the targeted supply expected to continue through the 2026-27 financial year.
