Evaluating performance

Smart and efficient operations for sustainable and reliable power generation

Our pursuit of operational excellence combines efficient fuel-sourcing techniques, a customercentric approach, and reliability. SEIL’s operations maintained an average Plant Load Factor (PLF) of 73.51% complexly while producing PAT - positive results

Among Indian Independent Power Producers, SEIL continues to be one of the most dependable power providers with a complex basis annual availability of 91.48%.

We developed an extensive integrated sheet to facilitate collaborative working between the coal and operations teams. Our goal was to increase the Dark Spread optimally, considering various operational and commercial constraints.

We provided valuable support in power sales by assisting in the determination of tariffs for both long-term (LT) and short-term (ST) Power Purchase Agreements (PPAs). This involved careful consideration of the market situation and coal risks.

In the year CY 22, we successfully achieved the budgeted Dark Spread through efficient planning and optimization, while also taking into consideration operating constraints.

Effective cross-functional team coordination was established within the commercial department, fostering collaboration between the Power Sales, Coal, Finance, Risk, and Operations teams. This synergy allowed us to achieve our set goals and targets.

We are proud to announce the signing of a 200 MW PPA with PTC for supply to BPDB. This agreement has received approval from the designated authority, and we commenced supply on 27th March 22.

Furthermore, we have obtained tariff adoption approval in AP625 long - term PPA, and supply commenced on 1st Feb’23.

Our efforts have resulted in achieving a domestic coal materialisation rate of 97%, demonstrating our commitment to reliable and efficient operations.

To enhance our logistical capabilities and reduce dependency on the Paradip Port terminal, we have successfully established a new logistic route through the JSW terminal. This strategic move has bolstered our coal supply chain.

By sourcing off-spec coal, we have achieved significant value savings, amounting to 27% of the imported volume. We have effectively managed coal inventory levels, ensuring operational continuity and stability.

5S Journey

5S is a systematic way of organising workplaces by eliminating waste, improving flow, and reducing the number of processes where possible.

In Aug 2021, SEIL Management decided to implement the 5S Workplace Management concept to make the workplace safe and efficient in the long run.

SEIL tied up with Quality Circle Forum of India, the pioneer NGO for the introduction, training, handholding and conceptualisation of 5S. After several stages of the continuous process including Zone Wise formations, Steering Committee and Facilitation Committee formations, Self-Audits, Documentations and Management Audits, the 5S Concept was well adopted in the Organisation with the active involvement of one and all.

During October 2022, the QCFI conducted Final Certification Audit and awarded 5S Certification to SEIL with the scores eligible for applying for 5S Certification from the Union of Japanese Scientists and Engineers (JUSE). In November 2023, SEIL was awarded 5S Certification by JUSE during the National Convention of Quality Circles held at Aurangabad.

Implementation of 5S at SEIL paved the way for the establishment of overall cultural change and discipline up to grass root level. SEIL is committed to sustaining the 5S standards in improving the said objectives by making Kaizens.

Overhauling of Power Assets

Our state-of-the-art, reliable power assets meet customer needs while adhering to complete safety and environmental regulations. Our plants are based on supercritical power generation technology, which makes them operate at lower emission levels compared to subcritical power plants. We execute periodic maintenance (overhauls) on plant equipment as required to check the equipment’s functioning and ensure its long-term operation until the next maintenance cycle.

The annual overhaul for Project-1 - Unit 2 was carried out safely. To achieve this, it was planned to ensure strict compliance and implementation of safety systems during AOH work. For smooth execution and safe completion, the following was planned and implemented:

Seamless IR verification, pre-employment medical test and safety induction training for all. Internal pre-employment medical examination and safety induction training were organised round the clock. A total of 1425 new associates were inducted.
The capital overhaul at Project-2 - Unit 2 was carried out safely. To achieve this, a “Shutdown Safety Action Plan” was prepared to ensure the Implementation of SEIL Safety Systems during COH work.
Smooth mobilisation plan was prepared for IR Verification, Pre-Employment Medical Test by OHC and Safety Induction Training. All associates underwent internal Pre-Employment Medical Examination and Safety Induction Training was conducted around the clock. A total of 1277 associates were inducted.