Even as Coal India’s (CIL) supplies to the country’s power sector exceeded the projected commitment, the company supplied an all-time high volume of 98 million tonnes (mts) to non-regulated sector (NRS) consumers till December FY 2024. This converts to a whopping 23 mt increase with 31% growth over 75 mts of the same period last […]
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Coal India’s supply to non regulated sector rises in April, December
State-owned CIL on Tuesday said its supplies to the non-regulated sector rose 31 per cent to 98 Million Tonnes (MT) in the April-December period of the current fiscal. Coal India Ltd (CIL) supplied 75 MT fuel in the corresponding period of the previous fiscal. “Even as CIL supplies to the country’s power sector exceeded the […]
Drone menace along border with Pakistan will end in 6 months: Official
Use of drones to smuggle arms and narcotics from across the border into Indian territory will be over in the next six months as an indigenous anti-drone technology is being developed to check all such misadventures by the anti-national elements, a senior government functionary said. Security agencies are working on as many as three designs […]
26 killed in fire at coal mining company building in China
A fire ripped through a building of a coal mine company in north China’s Shanxi province on Thursday, killing at least 26 people and injuring 38, state media reported. The fire started on the second floor of the five-story building located in Lishi District of Lyuliang City at around 6.50 am (local time). The on-site […]
PM lays foundation for CCL’s KDH-Purnadih Coal Handling Plant
The foundation stone of KDH-Purnadih Coal Handling Plant in North Karanpura area of CCL was laid by Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi. Honorable Prime Minister was present at Khunti, the birthplace of Lord Birsa Munda, on the auspicious occasion of Tribal Pride Day. From there he inaugurated and laid the foundation stone of various new […]
Coal Ministry to ensure sufficient dry fuel at thermal power plants
The coal ministry on Monday said it has plans to produce additional quantity of the dry fuel to ensure sufficient availability for thermal power plants. Production enhancement measures include opening of new blocks, expansion of mines capacity and production from captive, commercial mines. “All these three operational components are contributing and have clear plans for […]
Coal India identifies 20 abandoned mines for pump storage projects
The government on Friday said more than 20 abandoned mines have been identified by state-owned CIL for evaluation and feasibility study for pump storage projects. The information was shared by Coal India Ltd (CIL) during a diversification review meeting held by Coal Secretary Amrit Lal Meena. State-owned NLCIL has also taken up a feasibility study […]
India to remain top importer of coking coal; rising prices of raw material a concern: ISA
India will continue to remain the top importing nation for coking coal in the near future, industry body ISA said noting that the rising prices are affecting the domestic steel industry the most. Coking coal is a key raw material that is used to manufacture steel through the blast furnace route. The Indian steel industry […]
India’s coal production rises 19 per cent to 78.65 MT in Oct
India’s coal output increased 18.59 per cent to 78.65 million tonne (MT) in October. The country produced 66.32 MT in the corresponding month of previous fiscal year. Coal output by state-owned CIL increased 15.36 per cent to 61.07 MT in October this year as compared to 52.94 MT in the year-ago period, the coal ministry […]
CMPDI plays role in deployment of 5G network in Coal mining
Ministry of Coal, Govt.of India, showcased it’s technical prowess by successful Live demonstration of 5G technology use cases in Amlohri OCP of Northern Coalfields Limited at India Mobile Congress, 2023, New Delhi from 27-29th October, 2023. CMPDI conceptualized and played a critical role in deployment of India’s first Private 5G Network in Amlohri OCP, NCL. […]
86 power plants have 25 per cent less coal stocks than normative levels: CEA report
As many as 86 thermal power plants in the country, including six imported dry fuel-based, had critical coal stock levels as of October 18, according to a Central Electricity Authority (CEA) report. The power plants are labelled as having a critical coal stock situation, where the dry fuel is less than 25 per cent of […]
86 power plants have 25 per cent less coal stocks than normative levels: CEA report
As many as 86 thermal power plants in the country, including six imported dry fuel-based, had critical coal stock levels as of October 18, according to a Central Electricity Authority (CEA) report. The power plants are labelled as having a critical coal stock situation, where the dry fuel is less than 25 per cent of […]