Adani Power Secures Approval to Start Dhirauli Mine Operations in Madhya Pradesh; Share Price in Focus

Adani Power Ltd. has received approval from the Ministry of Coal to begin operations at the Dhirauli coal mine located in the Singrauli district of Madhya Pradesh, as per a recent announcement. The mine is owned by Mahan Energen Ltd, a subsidiary of Adani Power. 

This is the company’s first captive coal block to receive government clearance for mining activities.

Capacity and Output

The Dhirauli mine has a peak production capacity of 6.5 million tonnes per annum (MTPA). Of this, 5 MTPA will be produced through open-cast mining by FY27, while the remainder will be sourced from underground mining, which is scheduled to begin nine years later.

Geological Reserves

According to geological reports, the mine block contains a gross geological reserve of 620 million metric tonnes (MMT) and a net reserve of 558 MMT. These reserves are expected to provide decades of raw material supply, ensuring steady operations and fuel security.

Adani Power holds a 30-year mining lease for the Dhirauli block. The Open Cast Peak Rated Capacity (PRC) is targeted for FY27. Underground mining operations will follow in the subsequent phase.

Responsible Mining Measures

As per news reports, the company has indicated that coal may be washed and processed within the mining area. This step would ensure impurities and inert materials are not carried outside the site, keeping emissions restricted to the mine zone.

The coal produced is expected to meet Adani Power’s merchant power requirements. It will also supply the nearby 1,200 MW Mahan power plant, which is undergoing an expansion of 3,200 MW.

Adani Power is part of the Adani portfolio and is the largest private thermal power producer in India. The company operates 12 thermal power plants with an installed capacity of 18,110 MW across several states, along with a 40 MW solar plant in Gujarat.

Read more: What All Does the Adani Group Own? 

Adani Power Share Price Performance 

As of September 3, 2025, 10:34 AM, Adani Power share price was trading at ₹608.20, a 0.02% decrease from the previous closing price.

Conclusion

The clearance for Dhirauli mine operations provides Adani Power with long-term resource security and aligns with its upcoming expansion plans in the power sector.

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