Power generation capacity report shows weak gas utilisation
Power generation capacity utilisation across India’s generation fleet showed wide fuel-wise variation on 2 June 2026. CEA Sub-Report 16 recorded the coal-based fleet at 90.57% utilisation relative to online capacity, with 1,81,874MW net generation from 2,22,698MW monitored capacity. Power generation capacity from lignite was also strong, with the 6,620MW fleet performing at 89.18%. The weak spot was gas and liquid-fuel capacity, where utilisation stood at only 61.63% of capacity on line against 20,122MW monitored capacity. Nuclear availability stood at 86.45% of online capacity, with 7,071MW net, while hydro achieved 84.87% with 35,609MW net of 41,957MW online. EnergylineIndia.com highlights this update for readers tracking News on Indian power sector and Central Electricity Authority reports. Power generation capacity is often misunderstood when assessed only through installed or monitored MW. Online availability and utilisation show the real system contribution. This report matters for grid operators, discom procurement teams, fuel planners and traders. Power generation capacity data from 2 June shows coal and lignite providing strong operational support. Power generation capacity from gas remained structurally weak despite its flexibility value, Power Generation Capacity, Coal Generation, Gas Power, Power Plant.
