Reforms in coal, mines sector led to increased revenues, production: Pralhad Joshi
State revenues have improved and production of coal and other minerals increased significantly on the back of reforms taken by the government in the coal and…
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Cabinet approves ₹2,980 cr for exploration of coal & lignite scheme
The government approved the continuation of the central sector plan 'Exploration of Coal and Lignite scheme' with an estimated expenditure of ₹2,980 crore.
Coal India hikes non-coking prices by 8%
Coal India Ltd said it has increased prices of non-coking coal by 8%.
SECL’s Gevra mine to be largest coal producing mine in Asia: Coal secretary
The government is scaling up the annual production of SECL's Gevra coal mine to 70 MT, making it the largest, coal secretary Amrit Lal Meena said.
NTPC’s captive coal mines witness 65% YoY growth
NTPC Ltd, India’s largest integrated power generator has recorded a coal production of 23.2 million tonnes in FY23, witnessing a 65% YoY growth against its previous…
Adani Krishnapatnam Port logs highest ever coal loading at 12.95 MT
Adani Krishnapatnam Port Pvt Siding Ltd of South Central Railway zone's Vijayawada Division has logged highest ever, 12.95 MT, coal loading milestone in 2022-23, said an…
‘SAMARTH’ to host discussion on Pellet to Power to Prosperity
National Mission on use of Biomass in Coal Based Thermal Power Plant has been created by Ministry of Power as a one-shot solution to multiple problems…
NTPC commissions green coal plant in Varanasi
NTPC has commissioned the first-of-its-kind commercial green coal project in Varanasi, which will make torrefied charcoal from municipal waste.
Coal Production touches 784.41 Million Ton during April 22-Feb’23
As per provisional figures of the Ministry of Coal, India’s coal production increased impressively by 15.10% to 784.41 Million Tons during Apr 22-Feb 23 as compared…
Coal Ministry issues allocation orders to three coal mines
Ministry of Coal issued Allocation Orders for three more coal mines today under the commercial coal mining. Representatives of successful bidder received allocation orders from Additional…
NCL to produce M-Sand from overburden
Northern Coalfields Limited, the Miniratna coal-producing company, is all set to start production of ‘M-Sand’-the core material used in construction in civil works in its Amlohri…
NTPC coal production growth of 51%
Coal Mining division of NTPC is maintaining its growth trajectory, has portrayed a phenomenal a year-on-year production growth of 51%.
Coal Ministry to take up additional 19 FMC projects
Ministry of Coal will be taking up additional 19 First Mile Connectivity projects for Coal India Ltd and SCCL with a capacity of 330 Million Ton…
India’s coal production likely to touch 997 MT in FY’24
The country is expected to produce 997.14 million tonnes of coal in the coming financial year.
18% jump in quality of coal supplied by CIL to consumers
The Ministry of Coal and the coal companies have taken various measures to achieve the objective of supply of quality coal to all consumers.
MoU signed to reduce carbon intensity from NTPC’s coal-fired units
Carbon reduction from coal power plants is a key challenge and Co-firing of low carbon fuel will facilitate the transition towards a low carbon energy economy…
Coal India imports 3.58 lakh ton coal from Indonesia
Approximately 3.58 lakh tonne of coal has been imported by Coal India Limited from Indonesia through the vendor namely GHV-BDE-DIL during this year on behalf of…
Efforts to enhance production under Mission Coking Coal
Government has launched 'Mission Coking Coal' in August 2021 to suggest roadmap to augment the production and utilization of domestic coking coal in India by 2030.
Measures being taken to increase coal production
As per the current import policy, coal is kept under Open General Licence and consumers are free to import coal from the source of their choice…
Coal rake dispatch begins from NTPC Talaipalli coal mines
India’s largest integrated energy company, NTPC Ltd. dispatched its first Coal Rake from NTPC Talaipalli Coal Mines to NTPC Lara Super Thermal Power Project in Chhattisgarh.…
Coal Minister inaugurates National Coal Conclave & Exhibition
Union Minister of Coal, Pralhad Joshi, urged the public sector undertakings to compete with the private sector in coal mine auction and early production.
Coal Ministry aims to achieve 100 million ton coal gasification by 2030
Union Minister of Coal, Mines and Parliamentary Affairs Pralhad Joshi said that in next few months India is likely to become Aatmanirbhar in thermal coal production.
Coal Production increases by 12% to 57.93 MT in September
India’s overall coal production increased by 12.01% to 57.93 Million Ton from 51.72 MT during September 2022 as compared to September 2021.
Rajasthan gears up to meet power demand amid coal supply disruptions
Increased demand for electricity in Rajasthan is becoming even more challenging with the supply of coal from the PEKB Chhattisgarh mine disrupted due to the local…
Vedanta emerges as highest bidder for 2 coal blocks in Odisha
Vedanta has emerged as the highest bidder for two coal mines in Odisha on the second day of commercial coal mines auction.