Energy updates from across Asia
The latest Coal news, analysis and data from India and across Asia, reported by Energy Asia.
Coal India Limited is accelerating one of the country's most significant mining technology overhauls, replacing conventional coal extraction methods with artificial intelligence, automation.
In a major reform aimed at accelerating India’s coal and lignite exploration activities, the Ministry of Coal has introduced a simplified approval mechanism for “Exploration Programs…
In a major stride toward digital transformation and data-driven governance, the Ministry of Coal is set to launch “Koyla Shakti”.
In a landmark move that promises to reshape India’s coal sector, the Goods and Services Tax Council, at its 56th meeting in New Delhi, approved sweeping…
The Ministry of Coal is advancing an ambitious plan to modernise coal evacuation through the implementation of First Mile Connectivity projects, which are set to transform…
In a bid to emulate successful global models and foster sustainable development, India is transforming several closed coal mines into vibrant tourist destinations and community spaces.
India has achieved a significant milestone in its energy sector with coal production crossing the 1 billion tonnes mark in the financial year 2024-25.
In a landmark move towards sustainable mining practices and community centred development, the Ministry of Coal is set to officially launch RECLAIM.
The Ministry of Coal has officially reached the allocation of its 200th coal mine, marking a significant achievement in the nation’s push toward energy security and…
The Cabinet Committee on Economic Affairs chaired by Prime Minister Narendra Modi has approved the Revised SHAKTI (Scheme for Harnessing and Allocating Koyala Transparently in India)…
India's coal sector kicked off the financial year 2025–26 on a strong note, with coal production from captive and commercial mines reaching 14.01 million tonnes in…
In a significant move aimed at enhancing transparency and promoting ease of doing business, the Ministry of Coal has rationalised the registration fee under the Coal…
In a significant step toward strengthening India’s energy security and fostering economic growth, the Ministry of Coal has signed Coal Mine Development and Production Agreements for…
Bharat Coking Coal Limited, a subsidiary of Coal India Limited, has reached a significant milestone with the successful monetisation of the 2 MTPA Dugda Coal Washery…
India's coal imports witnessed a significant decline of 8.4% during the April-December 2024 period, amounting to 183.42 million tonnes compared to 200.19 MT in the corresponding…
India’s coal sector continues to demonstrate resilience and growth, with both coal production and dispatch seeing significant increases during the period from April 2024 to January…
The Ministry of Coal has successfully concluded the 10th round of coal mine auctions for commercial mining, which was launched on June 21, 2024.
The Ministry of Coal has taken a significant leap towards streamlining and accelerating the process for coal mine approvals with the launch of a new Mine…
Satish Chandra Dubey, laid the foundation stone for two major coal handling plants under Central Coalfields Limited — the Karo Coal Handling Plant and the Konar…
Bharat Coking Coal Limited, a subsidiary of Coal India Limited and the nation’s largest producer of coking coal, has made substantial strides in enhancing domestic coal…
India, home to the world's fifth-largest coal reserves, and the second-largest consumer of coal, continues to rely on imports to meet the demands of key industries.
A significant meeting of the Standing Scientific Research Committee took place on August 21, 2024, under the chairmanship of Shri Amrit Lal Meena, Secretary, Ministry of…
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