Jaiprakash Power Ventures, highest bidder for coal mine in MP
Jaiprakash Power Ventures has emerged as the highest bidder for a coal block in Madhya Pradesh.
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Coal Ministry decriminalizes 68 provisions of MCR, 1960
The Ministry of Coal has amended Mineral Concession Rules, 1960 with a view to decriminalise its provisions.
SE Railway clocks nearly 27% growth in coal loading
The South Eastern Railway (SER) has registered nearly 27% growth in coal loading in the first five months of the 2022-23 fiscal, an official said here…
India’s coal output remains below estimate at 58 MT in August
India produced 58.33 million tonnes of coal in August, missing its target of 67.94 MT for the month, according to the government data.
Coal Ministry aims to enhance coal production to 1.23 billion ton by 2024-25
The Ministry of Coal is in the process of enhancing coal production to ambitious target of 1.23 billion tonne by FY 2024-25 (including CIL & Non-CIL…
CIL plans to dispatch 700 MT coal in 2022-23
Coal India Ltd has planned to dispatch coal to the tune of 700 million tonnes in 2022-23, out of which 565 MT of which is earmarked…
Around 80,525 MT biomass co-fired by 35 thermal power plants: Govt
Nearly 80,525 metric tonne of biomass has been co-fired in 35 thermal power plants in the country, according to an official statement.
8 PSUs surrender 11 coal mines: Coal Minister Pralhad Joshi
Eight public sector companies have submitted requests to surrender 11 non-operational coal mines under an amnesty scheme, Parliament was informed on Monday.
Temporary shut down of coal-fired power plants around Delhi helped reduce pollution
The closure of a few coal-fired power plants within 300 km radius of Delhi last year helped reduce pollution levels, the government has said.
Vedanta to bring into operation 2 coal blocks in FY23
Billionaire Anil Agarwal-led Vedanta expects to bring into operation two coal blocks in Odisha in this fiscal, and is working out a plan to fast-track the…
NTPC co-fires 77,000 tonne biomass at 14 thermal power plants
NTPC has co-fired 77,000 tonnes of biomass till date at 14 of its thermal power plants across the country, a company official said on Thursday.
Rail link to ensure faster coal movement to Odisha ports
Being set up to transport coal from Talcher Coalfields, is expected to be functional in 2022, and ensure faster movement of coal rakes to Paradip and…
Coal production goes up by 32.57% to 67.59 MT in June 22
Ministry of Coal on Wednesday said that the coal production has gone up by 32.5% approx in June this year and the coal based power generation…
India’s domestic raw coking coal production may touch 140 MT by 2030
The government on Saturday said the country's domestic raw coking coal output may touch 140 million tonnes by 2030 from the present 51.7 MT.
SECL signs MoU with MP Power Generation Co for 660MW power plant
Coal India subsidiary South Eastern Coalfields Limited has signed an MoU with the Madhya Pradesh Power Generation Company Limited to develop a 660 MW thermal power…
Coal stock at more than 52 MT; enough for about 24 days’ requirement
The government on Sunday said that coal stock at various coal mines is more than 52 million tonnes, which is sufficient for about 24 days' of…
Govt aims to build 40 MT coal stock at power plants during monsoon
The government is gearing up to increase the stock of coal at power plants to 40 million tonne during the monsoon season, Union power minister RK…
Air quality panel bans use of coal in Delhi-NCR from next year
The Commission for Air Quality Management (CAQM) has issued directions to ban the use of coal in industrial, domestic and other miscellaneous applications in the entire…
Coal India aims green mining options: Chairman
State-owned CIL is aiming at green mining options and increase production from its underground mines, which are favourable for cleaner ecosystem, through installation of technologies.
Power sector coal import comes down by 40%
The coal ministry on Thursday said that coal imports, which had reached a peak of 248 million tonne in 2019-20, declined continuously during the next two…
Tea industry worried over rising coal costs: TAI
Leading industry body Tea Association of India on Monday flagged the issue of rising coal costs due to acute shortage which is affecting plantation activity as…
CIL exceeds commitment to electricity plants
Coal India Limited, in a bid to minimise the shortage of dry fuel for thermal electricity generating plants, is supplying more coal than its commitment to…
JSW Infra commissions ₹1,300 cr Paradip East Quay coal terminal
JSW Infrastructure has started commercial operations at the Paradip East Quay coal terminal in Odisha, developed at an investment of around ₹1,300 crore.
RK Singh asks PFC, REC for short-term loans to imported coal plant
The Power Ministry has directed Power Finance Corporation and REC Ltd to provide short-term loans to imported coal-based thermal plants that are under stress or facing…
Railway data say 498 rakes made available daily
The Railways have been providing 498 rakes daily on an average against a demand of 456 for carrying coal to power pants, but coal companies have…