Adani Power gets approval to soon commence Dhirauli Mine Operations
The Dhirauli block is expected to fulfill Adani Power’s merchant power requirements and also supply to the nearby 1,200 MW Mahan Power plant, which is currently undergoing an ambitious 3,200 MW expansion.
Ahmedabad, 2 September 2025: India’s largest thermal power plant unit, Adani Power Ltd., has announced that it has been approved by the Ministry of Coal, Government of India, to further commence operations at the Dhirauli Mine in Singrauli district, Madhya Pradesh. This huge development is going to provide the company complete raw material security along with a strong position in the sector.
Owned by Mahan Energen Ltd., which is a subsidiary of Adani Power, the Dhirauli Mine upgraded to a peak production capacity of 6.5 MTPA, including 5 MTPA from open-cast mining and the remainder from underground operations. According to the geological report, the block has a gross geological reserve of 620 MMT and a net geological reserve of 558 MMT, ensuring decades of supply, fuel security, and operational stability.
As part of the responsible mining initiative, Adani Power may also wash and process the mined coal within the mining area itself so that impurities and inert materials are not carried beyond the mine area and thereby the emissions are benign.
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“The commencement of mining at the Dhirauli block marks a pivotal milestone in Adani Power’s journey towards self-sufficiency and sustainable growth,” according to Mr. SB Khyalia, Chief Executive Officer of Adani Power.
“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. Our commitment remains unwavering in developing the mine responsibly, with a focus on long-term value creation for all stakeholders.” This is Adani Power’s first captive mine to have received government approval to commence mining operations.
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The Dhirauli block is expected to fulfill Adani Power’s merchant power requirements and also supply to the nearby 1,200 MW Mahan Power plant, which is currently undergoing an ambitious 3,200 MW expansion.
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