thermal power plants
Coal Ministry drives initiatives to boost coal gasification projects across nation
Coal
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
Coal
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…
Adequate coal stocks ensure uninterrupted power supply amid high demand
Coal
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 Ministry achieves record production milestone in January 2024
Coal
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…
CCEA approves equity investments by SECL and MCL to set up thermal power plants
Coal
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…
Power Ministry ensures uninterrupted power supply through coal blending policy
Power
December 7, 2023
Power Ministry ensures uninterrupted power supply through coal blending policy
In an effort to guarantee an uninterrupted power supply across the country, the Union Minister for Power and New &…
Coal Ministry achieves record growth in coal stock, production & dispatch
Coal
August 25, 2023
Coal Ministry achieves record growth in coal stock, production & dispatch
In a resounding testament to its commitment towards achieving the vision of an ‘Aatmanirbhar Bharat’ and ensuring energy security, the…
Adequate coal availability ensured for thermal power plants
Coal
July 18, 2023
Adequate coal availability ensured for thermal power plants
In a statement, the Coal Ministry has asserted that there is no dearth of coal for the Thermal Power Plants…
The Ministry of Coal achieves a record increase in coal stockpiles
Coal
June 15, 2023
The Ministry of Coal achieves a record increase in coal stockpiles
In accordance with the vision of ‘Aatmanirbhar Bharat,’ the Ministry of Coal has made great achievements towards ensuring the nation’s…
CMPDIL invents new Dust Control Technology
Sustainability
January 12, 2023
CMPDIL invents new Dust Control Technology
In order to minimize and control the fugitive dust in mining areas, Central Mine Planning and Design Institute Limited (CMPDIL),…
Coal India imports 3.58 lakh ton coal from Indonesia
Coal
December 19, 2022
Coal India imports 3.58 lakh ton coal from Indonesia
Approximately 3.58 lakh tonne of coal has been imported by Coal India Limited (CIL) from Indonesia through the vendor namely…
Coal Minister inaugurates National Coal Conclave & Exhibition
Coal
October 17, 2022
Coal Minister inaugurates National Coal Conclave & Exhibition
Union Minister of Coal, Pralhad Joshi, urged the public sector undertakings (PSUs) to compete with the private sector in coal…
Coal Ministry aims to achieve 100 million ton coal gasification by 2030
Coal
October 13, 2022
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…
CIL plans to dispatch 700 MT coal in 2022-23
Coal
July 28, 2022
CIL plans to dispatch 700 MT coal in 2022-23
Coal India Ltd (CIL) has planned to dispatch coal to the tune of 700 million tonnes (MT) in 2022-23, out…
Around 80,525 MT biomass co-fired by 35 thermal power plants: Govt
Coal
July 27, 2022
Around 80,525 MT biomass co-fired by 35 thermal power plants: Govt
Nearly 80,525 metric tonne (MT) of biomass has been co-fired in 35 thermal power plants in the country, according to…
Temporary shut down of coal-fired power plants around Delhi helped reduce pollution
Coal
July 23, 2022
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,…
Vedanta to bring into operation 2 coal blocks in FY23
Coal
July 18, 2022
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…
NTPC co-fires 77,000 tonne biomass at 14 thermal power plants
Coal
July 15, 2022
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…
GENCOs have started related process: Power Minister
Power
June 8, 2022
GENCOs have started related process: Power Minister
Electricity generation companies (GENCOs) have started the process of importing coal for blending purposes, Union Power Minister RK Singh said…
CIL exceeds commitment to electricity plants
Coal
May 13, 2022
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…
Coal India to offer its 20 closed underground mines to private players
Mining
May 7, 2022
Coal India to offer its 20 closed underground mines to private players
Coal Minister Pralhad Joshi on Friday said that with the target to minimise the import of thermal coal, Coal India…
Railways cancel 42 passenger trains to prioritise coal movement
Coal
May 6, 2022
Railways cancel 42 passenger trains to prioritise coal movement
The Railways have cancelled 42 passenger trains in order to prioritize coal rake movement across the country to deal with…
NTPC invites EOI to produce torrefied biomass pellets from startups
Sustainability
May 2, 2022
NTPC invites EOI to produce torrefied biomass pellets from startups
NTPC has invited Expression of Interest (EOI) to produce torrefied biomass pellets from Indian startups. Through its R&D wing, NETRA,…
Power supply to Metro, hospitals may get hit in Delhi
Power
April 29, 2022
Power supply to Metro, hospitals may get hit in Delhi
The Delhi government has expressed concern over the possible shortage of coal in the power plants that supply electricity to…
Coal crisis stares at UP power sector
Coal
April 27, 2022
Coal crisis stares at UP power sector
Even as Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath has asked power officials to maintain routine power supply in the state, Uttar Pradesh…