Coal
Ministry of Coal signs agreements for two more commercial coal mines
April 9, 2025
Ministry of Coal signs agreements for two more commercial coal mines
In a significant step toward strengthening India’s energy security and fostering economic growth, the Ministry of Coal has signed Coal…
BCCL achieves milestone with monetisation of Dugda Coal Washery
March 20, 2025
BCCL achieves milestone with monetisation of Dugda Coal Washery
Bharat Coking Coal Limited (BCCL), a subsidiary of Coal India Limited (CIL), has reached a significant milestone with the successful…
Coal imports drop by 8.4% in April-December 2024, saving $5.43 billion
March 11, 2025
Coal imports drop by 8.4% in April-December 2024, saving $5.43 billion
India’s coal imports witnessed a significant decline of 8.4% during the April-December 2024 period, amounting to 183.42 million tonnes (MT)…
Coal sector records steady growth; Production up by 5.88% in January 2025
February 3, 2025
Coal sector records steady growth; Production up by 5.88% in January 2025
India’s coal sector continues to demonstrate resilience and growth, with both coal production and dispatch seeing significant increases during the…
Nine coal mines successfully auctioned in 10th round of commercial mining
November 27, 2024
Nine coal mines successfully auctioned in 10th round of commercial mining
The Ministry of Coal has successfully concluded the 10th round of coal mine auctions for commercial mining, which was launched…
Ministry of Coal launches new mine opening permission module to enhance efficiency
November 8, 2024
Ministry of Coal launches new mine opening permission module to enhance efficiency
The Ministry of Coal has taken a significant leap towards streamlining and accelerating the process for coal mine approvals with…
MoS Coal lays foundation stone of CCL’s Karo & Konar coal handling plants
October 7, 2024
MoS Coal lays foundation stone of CCL’s Karo & Konar coal handling plants
Union Minister of State for Coal and Mines, Satish Chandra Dubey, laid the foundation stone for two major coal handling…
BCCL’s strategic initiatives boost domestic coking coal consumption
September 26, 2024
BCCL’s strategic initiatives boost domestic coking coal consumption
Bharat Coking Coal Limited (BCCL), a subsidiary of Coal India Limited (CIL) and the nation’s largest producer of coking coal,…
India’s coal imports increase amid surge in coal based power generation
September 26, 2024
India’s coal imports increase amid surge in coal based power generation
India, home to the world’s fifth-largest coal reserves, and the second-largest consumer of coal, continues to rely on imports to…
Special SSRC meeting focuses on R&D advancements in coal sector
August 22, 2024
Special SSRC meeting focuses on R&D advancements in coal sector
A significant meeting of the Standing Scientific Research Committee (SSRC) took place on August 21, 2024, under the chairmanship of…
Coal Ministry drives initiatives to boost coal gasification projects across nation
July 26, 2024
Coal Ministry drives initiatives to boost coal gasification projects across nation
India’s vast coal reserves, estimated at 378 billion tonnes with approximately 199 billion tonnes classified as ‘proven’, present significant opportunities…
Coal Ministry takes proactive measures for disposal and repurposing of Fly Ash
July 10, 2024
Coal Ministry takes proactive measures for disposal and repurposing of Fly Ash
In a significant stride towards environmental protection and resource utilisation, the Ministry of Coal (MoC) is actively ensuring the proper…
Delta Dunia acquires Atlantic Carbon Group strengthening its position in global market
July 1, 2024
Delta Dunia acquires Atlantic Carbon Group strengthening its position in global market
PT Delta Dunia Makmur Tbk, through its controlled entity American Anthracite SPV I, LLC under PT Bukit Makmur Internasional (BUMA…
CSIR-CIMFR hosts CARING-2024 workshop on gasification challenges & opportunities
June 27, 2024
CSIR-CIMFR hosts CARING-2024 workshop on gasification challenges & opportunities
The Central Institute of Mining and Fuel Research (CSIR-CIMFR) has inaugurated a two-day workshop, CARING-2024, dedicated to addressing the challenges…
India launches first pilot project for Underground Coal Gasification in Jharkhand
June 24, 2024
India launches first pilot project for Underground Coal Gasification in Jharkhand
Ministry of Coal, under the strategic guidance of the Indian government, has initiated the country’s first-ever pilot project for Underground…
Adequate coal stocks ensure uninterrupted power supply amid high demand
June 3, 2024
Adequate coal stocks ensure uninterrupted power supply amid high demand
Despite the surging power demand, thermal power plants across India are well-stocked with coal, ensuring uninterrupted electricity supply. The coal…
Coal sector leads growth among eight core industries in February 2024
April 1, 2024
Coal sector leads growth among eight core industries in February 2024
The coal sector emerged as the star performer among the eight core industries in February 2024, showcasing an impressive growth…
NTPC records 55% growth in coal despatch, sets new benchmark
April 1, 2024
NTPC records 55% growth in coal despatch, sets new benchmark
In a significant milestone for India’s energy sector, NTPC Ltd has reported a remarkable surge of 55% in coal despatch…
Coal Ministry initiates monetisation process of BCCL’s Dugda coal washery
March 14, 2024
Coal Ministry initiates monetisation process of BCCL’s Dugda coal washery
In a decisive move aimed at maximising India’s coal sector potential, the Ministry of Coal has initiated the monetisation process…
NTPC Mining surpasses 100 MMT coal production milestone
February 26, 2024
NTPC Mining surpasses 100 MMT coal production milestone
NTPC Limited, is celebrating another significant achievement through its subsidiary, NTPC Mining Ltd (NML). On 25th February 2024, NML surpassed…
Coal Ministry hosts industry interaction in Mumbai to promote coal gasification projects
February 20, 2024
Coal Ministry hosts industry interaction in Mumbai to promote coal gasification projects
After a successful and enthusiastically concluded industry interaction in Hyderabad, the Ministry of Coal, Government of India, is gearing up…
Coal Ministry achieves record production milestone in January 2024
February 5, 2024
Coal Ministry achieves record production milestone in January 2024
In a remarkable feat, the Ministry of Coal has reported an outstanding upswing in coal production during the month of…
India’s coal sector expands with 2 new mines, sets record production
February 1, 2024
India’s coal sector expands with 2 new mines, sets record production
In a significant development for India’s energy sector, two new coal mines, boasting a combined Peak Rated Capacity (PRC) of…
CCEA approves equity investments by SECL and MCL to set up thermal power plants
January 19, 2024
CCEA approves equity investments by SECL and MCL to set up thermal power plants
In a significant move towards bolstering the country’s power generation capabilities, the Cabinet Committee on Economic Affairs, under the leadership…
Coal production surges to 92.87 MT in December 2023, marking 10.75% growth
January 2, 2024
Coal production surges to 92.87 MT in December 2023, marking 10.75% growth
In a significant achievement, the Ministry of Coal reported a substantial surge in overall coal production during December 2023, reaching…