China to speed up new energy sources, but coal stays in mix
China set a modest five-year growth target for its nuclear power generation capacity and promised quicker development of alternative energy sources as it seeks to cut…
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IEA chief Fatih Birol backs India on coal use
Lending his weight to India's stand on coal as an energy source, International Energy Agency (IEA) chief Fatih Birol said it won't be fair to ask…
Subdued production and offtake hurting Coal India
Coal India's production and offtake remained subdued in February amid lower demand and robust pithead stock of 78 million tonnes.
China’s coal consumption share falls to 56.8%
China cut its coal use to 56.8% of energy consumption at the end of 2020, maintaining its target of below 58%, but overall coal consumption continued…
Two die in Jharkhand coal mine roof collapse
Two labourers working in a coal block in Dhanbad district, Jharkhand were killed when a portion of the roof of the mine collapsed on them.
Miners in Balochistan reluctant to work after Hazara killings
Thousands of miners have stopped work and many have fled Pakistan's restive Balochistan province since insurgents killed 10 Hazara workers at a colliery last month.
Parl panel questions CCL’s equipment hiring for Rs 859 crore
Unhappy over Central Coalfields Ltd (CCL) hiring machinery worth Rs 859 crore in a year, a parliamentary panel has sought reasons behind such a move when…
World’s first Hualong One reactor put into operation
The Unit 5 of China's Fuqing Nuclear Power Plant, the world's first Demonstration project to adopt China's indigenous Generation III nuclear power technology Hualong One.
Coal secretary directs for acceleration of Jharia rehabilitation
Coal Secretary Anil Jain reviewed progress of the rehabilitation project for people living in fire and subsistence-prone areas in Jharia and directed officials to implement it…
Higher electricity demand to likely improve generation
India's electricity generation is likely to improve in 4QFY21 on the back of demand revival and an adequate stock of coal at power plants, India Ratings…
Incentive for early production from auctioned mines
The government plans to provide incentive to mineral block allocatees for early commencement of production from the auctioned mines, a move aimed at increasing mineral output…
Goa opposition MLAs wear black armbands
Goa opposition MLAs wore black armbands and raised black placards on the inaugural day of the state legislative assembly, amid fears of increased coal transportation through…
Northern Coalfields to surpass production target of 113.25MT
Northern Coalfields Limited (NCL) will easily achieve and surpass the production target of 113.25 million tonnes (MT) for the current fiscal.
Pralhad Joshi assures Coal India of full support
Coal Minister Pralhad Joshi assured Coal India of full government support, even as he said the PSU needs to learn "new things" for improvement in its…
IIT-BHU signs pact with NCL for new coal research centre
Indian Institute of Technology (IIT), BHU, with the support of the Northern Coalfields Limited (NCL) under an MoU with them, is going to establish a new…
Coal India’s supply to power sector declines by 5%
Coal supply by Coal India Limited (CIL) to the power sector declined by 5.3% to 318.04 million tonnes (MT) in the April-December period of the ongoing…
Vedanta wins ‘Most Innovative Best Practice’ award
Vedanta bagged the ‘Most Innovative Best Practice’ Award at the Digital Transformation (DX) Summit & Awards 2020, organized by CII – Centre for Digital Transformation (CDT).
NALCO to invest Rs 30,000 crores for diversification
NALCO must go for its planned expansion, with an estimated investment of around Rs. 30,000 Crores in the next 7 – 8 years.
16% fall in thermal coal imports at major ports
Disruptions caused by the COVID-19 pandemic continued to impact cargo movement in India with thermal coal imports at 12 major ports declining 16.43% year-on-year.
Initiatives being taken to augment coal infrastructure
The coal ministry has said the government is taking several initiatives to augment the coal evacuation infrastructure, including laying new railway lines.
Steel sector seeks relief in upcoming budget on key material
Domestic steel industry is seeking reduction in basic customs duty on key raw materials like anthracite coal, metallurgical coke, coking coal, and graphite electrode in the…
Coal India’s supply to consuming sectors rise to 9.2%
Coal India Ltd (CIL) said the supply of coal to the consuming sectors rose 9.2% to 154.6 million tonnes (MT) in the third quarter of the…
Tata Steel inaugurates Long Pipe Conveyor for productivity
Tata Steel has installed a state-of-the-art Long Pipe Conveyor (LPC) at its opencast coal mines at West Bokaro Division.
Government mopped Rs 8,965 cr from auctioned coal blocks
Government mopped up Rs 8,964.75 crore till last month from the auctioned and allotted mines, according to the coal ministry.
Future of power generation, rooftop solar system
Shortage of significant amount of power generation causes various problems on a daily basis that’s why energy has become one of the main concerns for the…