Decommissioning of coal-based plants and its ramifications
4 months, 3 weeks ago

Decommissioning of coal-based plants and its ramifications

Hindustan Times  

According to the International Energy Agency, the Indian power sector is the highest emitter of carbon dioxide. Coal The power sector being the largest emitter of CO2 has a key role to play if India wants to achieve its target of going net-zero by 2070. This will mean that we would need to move away from coal-based generation and adopt renewable power instead, mainly wind and solar. They were able to do this primarily due to availability of gas and also through a system of giving market signals coupled with strict environmental norms for coal-based generation. The movement away from coal-based generation is not really working in the case of India for various reasons.

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India has pushed hard for solar. But as its billions demand more power, coal always gets the call
4 months, 2 weeks ago

India has pushed hard for solar. But as its billions demand more power, coal always gets the call

Associated Press  

BENGALURU, India — India Prime Minister Narendra Modi was in the midst of a monthslong reelection campaign this April when he took to social media to trumpet a “remarkable feat!” and a “historic milestone” for his country: crossing 1 billion metric tons of coal and lignite production. It was proof, Modi said, of India’s “commitment to ensuring a vibrant coal …

Economic Survey 2023-24: Government’s initiatives for cleaner coal need to be promoted
5 months ago

Economic Survey 2023-24: Government’s initiatives for cleaner coal need to be promoted

The Hindu  

The initiatives of the government for cleaner fuel such as coal gasification mission and exploring coal to hydrogen need to be promoted to reduce emission and increase environmental sustainability, the Economic Survey on July 22 said. While phasing in renewables to the extent possible is crucial, in the short to medium term, the focus should also be on actively adopting …

Coal to have significant place in India’s diversified energy basket: Eco Survey
5 months ago

Coal to have significant place in India’s diversified energy basket: Eco Survey

Hindustan Times  

India will target a diversified set of sources for energy security with a significant place for thermal power, including coal to provide base load, to minimise risks associated with systems while pursuing low-emission pathways in line with national commitments, said the 2023-24 Economic Survey Union finance minister Nirmala Sitharaman tabled in Parliament on Monday. “This will also include a significant …

India's coal dependence for power to be highest in nine years as heatwaves intensify
6 months ago

India's coal dependence for power to be highest in nine years as heatwaves intensify

Hindustan Times  

India will use more coal for generating electricity this year than it has in almost a decade, to cope with surging electricity demand, Bloomberg reported. Representational The country expects to add 15.4 gigawatts in the financial year 2024-25, the most in nine years, people familiar with the matter told Bloomberg. Coal still generates about three-quarters of India’s electricity, and the …

More than 800 coal plants worldwide could be profitably decommissioned, research group says
6 months ago

More than 800 coal plants worldwide could be profitably decommissioned, research group says

The Hindu  

More than 800 coal-fired power plants in emerging countries could be decommissioned and profitably replaced by cleaner solar energy starting from the end of the decade, research on Monday showed. Though only a tenth of existing coal plants are scheduled to shut down by 2030, more could close if efforts are made to identify opportunities, the Institute for Energy Economics …

The future of coal in India: Decarbonising the oft-maligned resource
7 months, 1 week ago

The future of coal in India: Decarbonising the oft-maligned resource

Hindustan Times  

Amid increasing pressure over the use of coal from international quarters, the development of coal-based power, especially in the context of reducing emissions from it, stands at a critical juncture in the country. However, in order to achieve deep cuts in GHG emissions from coal-based power, India must accelerate the development of technologies like ‘Carbon Capture Utilisation and Storage ’, …

The future of coal in India: Decarbonising the oft-maligned resource
7 months, 1 week ago

The future of coal in India: Decarbonising the oft-maligned resource

Hindustan Times  

Coal is observed to be the single biggest contributor to anthropogenic climate change, with coal-based electricity being responsible for nearly 30% of global greenhouse gas emissions. The situation in India is not far from the global reality, wherein coal, while indispensable to the country’s energy security, is responsible for 70% of all fuel-related CO2 emissions in the country. An important …

Coal power generation up 10.13% during April to December 2023
11 months ago

Coal power generation up 10.13% during April to December 2023

New Indian Express  

NEW DELHI: The country’s coal-fired power generation showed significant growth of nearly 10.13% from April to December 2023 compared to the corresponding period of the previous year. As per the coal ministry, the domestic coal-based power generation from April to December 2023 rose by 7.14% to 872 billion units, up from 813.9 BU generated in the corresponding period last year. …

India will continue to rely on coal power until it becomes developed country, says Bhupender Yadav
1 year ago

India will continue to rely on coal power until it becomes developed country, says Bhupender Yadav

The Hindu  

December 19, 2023 11:57 am | Updated 01:17 pm IST - New Delhi India is committed to meeting the energy needs of its people and will also have to rely on coal power until it achieves developed country status, Union Environment Minister Bhupender Yadav said on December 19. Mr. Yadav said India “strongly resisted” the rich nations’ call for limitations …

Coal isn’t easy to exclude from sustainable development | Explained
1 year, 1 month ago

Coal isn’t easy to exclude from sustainable development | Explained

The Hindu  

The world is highly dependent on fossil fuels, which produce 80% of the total energy supplied. According to Central Electricity Authority projections for FY 2031-2032, India’s national grid can absorb 924 TWh of electricity from various renewable energy sources by progressively adding 47 GW of battery storage capacity and 27 GW of pumped storage projects by FY 32. To balance …

India succeeds in reducing greenhouse emissions rate by 33% over 14 years: Report
1 year, 4 months ago

India succeeds in reducing greenhouse emissions rate by 33% over 14 years: Report

Hindustan Times  

India's greenhouse emissions rate dropped by a faster-than-expected 33% in 14 years as renewable energy generation rose and forest cover increased, according to two officials privy to latest assessment made for submission to the United Nations. The report's findings showed India well on the way to meeting a commitment to the United Nations Convention on Climate Change, to reduce emissions …

India coal production rises 8.55% to record 223.36 million tonne in Q1FY24
1 year, 5 months ago

India coal production rises 8.55% to record 223.36 million tonne in Q1FY24

Live Mint  

New Delhi: India’s coal production grew 8.55% year-on-year to 223.36 million tonne during the June ended quarter of fiscal 2023-24, the ministry of coal said in a statement on Friday. “India’s coal sector achieved a remarkable milestone in the first quarter of FY 2023-24, by recording highest ever coal production at 223.36 million tonne, representing a substantial growth of 8.55% …

Business Matters | Why is the rising cost of coal-fired power plants good news for India?
1 year, 7 months ago

Business Matters | Why is the rising cost of coal-fired power plants good news for India?

The Hindu  

Why is the rising cost of coal-fired power plants good news for India? It said that achieving net zero – which India aims to reach by 2070 – will require adjustments to how people live, work, and move around—and some of these changes will be costly. First, India expects to increase investments in coal-fired power plants to help power economic …

India Says 50 Lakh People Directly Dependent on Coal Mining; Will Press for 'Just Energy Transition' at G20
1 year, 7 months ago

India Says 50 Lakh People Directly Dependent on Coal Mining; Will Press for 'Just Energy Transition' at G20

News 18  

India will press for a ”just energy transition” at the G-20 parleys, a top government official said on Monday, pointing out that 50 lakh people are directly dependent on coal mining. ”As per our estimation, about 50 lakh people are engaged directly or indirectly in coal mining activities, especially in eastern Indian states. The country needs coal to help achieve …

India's coal production rises 15% to 893 million tonnes in 2022-23
1 year, 7 months ago

India's coal production rises 15% to 893 million tonnes in 2022-23

India TV News  

India's overall coal production stood at 893.08 million tonnes in 2022-23 as compared to 778.19 in 2021-22, showing a growth of 14.78 percent. In the last five years, the output of Coal India Limited has increased by 703.21 million tonnes as compared to 606.89 million tonnes in 2018-2019 with a growth of 15.9 percent, official data said. Singareni Collieries Company …

As summer looms, India orders coal power plants to max out
1 year, 8 months ago

As summer looms, India orders coal power plants to max out

The Hindu  

For the second year in a row, India’s government has ordered the nation’s coal-fired power plants to run at full power. India “has to ensure there is energy security as this is critical for the country’s development and growth,” said Alok Kumar, the most senior official in India’s federal power ministry. “There is a strong political incentive to ensure regular …

As summer looms, India orders coal power plants to max out
1 year, 8 months ago

As summer looms, India orders coal power plants to max out

Associated Press  

BENGALURU, India — For the second year in a row, India’s government has ordered the nation’s coal-fired power plants to run at full power. India “has to ensure there is energy security as this is critical for the country’s development and growth,” said Alok Kumar, the most senior official in India’s federal power ministry. “There is a strong political incentive …

Analysis | India cheers the return of 'King Coal' as industry sees buoyant future
1 year, 9 months ago

Analysis | India cheers the return of 'King Coal' as industry sees buoyant future

The Hindu  

India's coal industry celebrated the return of its major conference after a three-year pandemic hiatus by presenting a bullish view of demand, rising supply from new mines and strong demand for imports. Increased output The reality is that India has successfully increased domestic coal output, with official government figures released last week showing production in the first 10 months of …

Science-Wise: Reducing Emissions Through Coal Not Oil, Gas Phase-Out Plays Down Onus on Rich Nations
1 year, 10 months ago

Science-Wise: Reducing Emissions Through Coal Not Oil, Gas Phase-Out Plays Down Onus on Rich Nations

News 18  

Phase-out of coal-fired power is important, not just for climate, but for the health of millions of people who suffer from its far-reaching consequences. According to the research published in the peer-reviewed science journal Nature Climate Change, the IPCC 1.5℃ pathways have played down the responsibility of rich nations in reducing CO2 emissions, by laying more emphasis on coal, than …

Clean energy gains a foothold in India, but coal still rules
1 year, 11 months ago

Clean energy gains a foothold in India, but coal still rules

Associated Press  

BENGALURU, India — For six years, Pravinbhai Parmar’s farm in Gujarat state in western India has been lined with rice, wheat and solar panels. But livelihoods powered by clean energy are major outliers in the country that’s the third-largest emitter of planet-warming gases in the world, and last year announced its biggest-ever auction for coal mines. Coal’s share in producing …

India expects utilities' annual coal demand to surge about 8% after renewables shortfall
1 year, 11 months ago

India expects utilities' annual coal demand to surge about 8% after renewables shortfall

The Hindu  

India expects its power plants to burn about 8% more coal in the fiscal year ending March 2024, according to a senior government official and a Power Ministry presentation, after the country missed its 2022 renewable-energy goal by more than 30%. India expects utilities' coal demand to reach 821 million tonnes in 2023-24, according to the presentation. India is expected …

Promoting efficiency in power generation in India
2 years ago

Promoting efficiency in power generation in India

Hindustan Times  

India is experiencing a surge in power demand owing to an expanding economy. In the short term, however, focus should be on making coal-based plants work efficiently; power plants working on imported coal in India are crucial in this regard. This brief analyses the problems hindering the optimum operation of power plants working on imported coal. The continuous increase in …

India’s power units binge on coal, outpace Asia
2 years, 1 month ago

India’s power units binge on coal, outpace Asia

The Hindu  

India's coal-fired power output has increased much faster than any other country in the Asia Pacific since Russia's invasion of Ukraine, underscoring the challenges the world's third-largest greenhouse gas emitter faces in weaning its economy off of carbon. India's coal-fired power output increased more than 10% year-on-year from March to October to 757.82 terawatt hours, an analysis of government data …

Decarbonising Odisha’s Largest Coalfield Reserve In Angul Is A Herculean Task
2 years, 3 months ago

Decarbonising Odisha’s Largest Coalfield Reserve In Angul Is A Herculean Task

The Quint  

A New Delhi-based think tank– iForest recently conducted a survey on the just transition challenge in Angul. ‘Just Transition’ refers to energy transition in any area from fossil fuel-based energy like coal to clean energy, by ensuring justice to the communities involved in livelihoods that produce polluting sources of energy. The study that followed the survey stated that the coal …

India’s Energy-Environment Catch-22
2 years, 5 months ago

India’s Energy-Environment Catch-22

The Diplomat  

Rani, a domestic worker in New Delhi, travels 10-15 kilometers every day from her cramped urban slum in Goyla Dairy, Najafgarh, to high rise buildings in Dwarka. While India plans to reach carbon neutral status by 2070, extreme weather events like the recent heatwaves keep pushing India’s energy sector to depend on traditional coal in the absence of enough renewable …

India's coal import declines to 209 MT in 2021-22 as domestic output jumps
2 years, 6 months ago

India's coal import declines to 209 MT in 2021-22 as domestic output jumps

Firstpost  

Coal imports, which had reached a peak of 248 MT in 2019-20, declined continuously during the next two years to 215 MT in 2020-21 and further to 209 MT in 2021-22 New Delhi: India’s coal import declined to 209 million tonnes in the financial year ended March 2022 as against 248 MT recorded in 2019-20, as per the government data …

India’s changing goal posts over coal
2 years, 6 months ago

India’s changing goal posts over coal

The Hindu  

The story so far: In April, Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman said India’s transition away from coal as a fuel for power would be hampered by the Russia-Ukraine war. As the World Coal Association CEO Melissa Manook put it while on her India visit recently, “Coal will still be a significant contributor in the energy sector even in 2040!” How has …

India to face wider coal shortages, worsening power outage risks
2 years, 6 months ago

India to face wider coal shortages, worsening power outage risks

The Hindu  

India is expected to face a wider coal shortage during the quarter ending September over expectations of higher power demand, an internal Power Ministry presentation seen by Reuters showed, worsening risks of widespread power outages. The energy-hungry nation expects local coal supply to fall 42.5 million tonnes short of demand in the September quarter, 15% higher than previously projected, due …

Coal India to open big, new mine this year to fight power crisis
2 years, 6 months ago

Coal India to open big, new mine this year to fight power crisis

The Hindu  

State-run Coal India will open this year what is expected to become one of the country's biggest coal mines, officials said, as India struggles to keep pace with surging power demand. Output from the new Siarmal mine in eastern Odisha state would rise gradually, reaching capacity of 50 million tonnes in about five to seven years, Vinayak Jamwal, spokesman for …

Explained | How quickly can India move away from coal?
2 years, 8 months ago

Explained | How quickly can India move away from coal?

The Hindu  

The story so far: On Friday, Tamil Nadu Chief Minister M.K. Decline in coal stocks and the resulting power outages in several States have spurred queries of renewable energy’s potential to fill in for the conventional resource. The India Energy Outlook 2021 report of the International Energy Agency said energy use in India has doubled since 2000, with 80% of …

Explained: Why India faces ‘annual’ coal shortage? How does it affect power supply?
2 years, 8 months ago

Explained: Why India faces ‘annual’ coal shortage? How does it affect power supply?

The Hindu  

As per the latest data, coal stocks at more than 100 thermal power plants in India have fallen below 25% of the required stock. In more than 50 thermal plants, the stock has fallen below the 10% mark, leading to States seeking additional coal supplies from India’s sole coal producer Coal India Ltd. 70% of India’s power demand is met …

India’s move away from coal hampered by Ukraine war: Nirmala Sitharaman
2 years, 8 months ago

India’s move away from coal hampered by Ukraine war: Nirmala Sitharaman

The Hindu  

India’s transition away from coal as a fuel would be hampered by the Russia-Ukraine war, according to Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman. However, the price of crude has gone up due to the situation in Europe, as has the price of natural gas — a “transition fuel” for India — in addition to it being in short supply, said Ms. Sitharaman, …

India's coal production stands at 74.8 million tonnes for December
2 years, 11 months ago

India's coal production stands at 74.8 million tonnes for December

The Hindu  

The country's total coal production rose 6.74% to 74.78 million tonnes in December as compared to the same period in 2019, the government on Wednesday said. Out of the total production during December last year, Coal India Ltd achieved a growth of 3.79% by producing 60.22 MT. "India's total coal production increased by 6.74 per cent to 74.78 MT during …

For India to Become Coal-free, Start with More Foreign Capital Flow to Green Sectors
3 years, 1 month ago

For India to Become Coal-free, Start with More Foreign Capital Flow to Green Sectors

News 18  

Progress, as the world has designed and defined it, requires material production which, in turn, requires energy. Those cities, the researchers wrote, “located 49 km from the nearest coalfield grew 21.1 percent faster after 1750 than cities located 85 km further away.” It is no wonder then, that in March this year, International Energy Agency chief Fatih Birol said it …

Can renewables meet the growing demand of more than 1 billion people in India?
3 years, 1 month ago

Can renewables meet the growing demand of more than 1 billion people in India?

The Independent  

For free real time breaking news alerts sent straight to your inbox sign up to our breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. “When we are all increasing our ambition on climate …

Ambiguities remain amid India's pledges at COP26
3 years, 1 month ago

Ambiguities remain amid India's pledges at COP26

Deccan Chronicle  

Pared of its rhetoric-as-usual toolkit, Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s quantitative commitments at the UN’s Conference of the Parties 26 in Glasgow earlier this month require a closer look than usual. Of the five key commitments, the first one about “net zero” carbon emissions by 2070 remains a distant target as of now though there would be a need for policy …

India’s coal crisis is the result of its neoliberal agenda
3 years, 1 month ago

India’s coal crisis is the result of its neoliberal agenda

The Hindu  

I n recent weeks the media have featured stories bordering on the alarmist about a coal shortage in India. Successive administrations over the last couple of decades have attempted to get the private sector, domestic and foreign, to invest in coal mining by diverting coal blocks to potential investors, even if not always successfully. Privatisation of coal production In 1993, …

Over-reliance on coal in our power mix hurting India
3 years, 2 months ago

Over-reliance on coal in our power mix hurting India

Live Mint  

The current shortage of coal is raising the spectre of long power outages. At a broader level, the crisis also underscores India’s overwhelming dependence on coal to meet its energy needs, the significant push towards renewables notwithstanding. As of September 2021, thermal power— power generated from burning coal, gas and petroleum—comprised 60% of India’s installed capacity in power generation. In …

Explained | What is the extent of India’s coal crisis?
3 years, 2 months ago

Explained | What is the extent of India’s coal crisis?

The Hindu  

The story so far: India could be on the verge of a power crisis as the stock of coal held by the country’s thermal power plants has hit critically low levels. According to data released by the Central Electricity Authority, as of Wednesday, India’s 135 thermal power plants overall had on average coal stock that would last just four days. …

Deaths in Delhi may double in 9 years due to coal pollution: Research
3 years, 2 months ago

Deaths in Delhi may double in 9 years due to coal pollution: Research

India Today  

According to a new study, the number of deaths due to coal pollution could almost double in the next nine years with almost 5,280 premature deaths expected by 2030. According to a report published in Times of India, Delhi recorded 330 premature deaths due to coal-related pollution in one year. Research shows 37 coal units around Delhi generating 6.6GW of …

Coal power’s Trilemma
3 years, 3 months ago

Coal power’s Trilemma

Hindustan Times  

It was a ‘lost-decade’ for coal-based power generation in India. Given the inefficient operations of the thermal fleet, we wanted to assess what exactly determines power plant efficiency and the variable costs of generation. These reinforce the theory that newer vintage plants, if operated more consistently, would yield better outcomes to achieve system efficiency and possibly also lower variable costs. …

Revisit the idea of ‘aging out’ India’s coal plants
3 years, 4 months ago

Revisit the idea of ‘aging out’ India’s coal plants

The Hindu  

As part of the Union Budget address for 2020-21, the Finance Minister, Nirmala Sitharaman, said that the shutting down of old coal power plants, which are major contributors to emissions, will aid the achievement of India’s Nationally Determined Contributions, an idea which has been endorsed by the Power Minister, R.K. Singh. Some studies cite advantages Some research studies have also …

Mapping costs for early coal decommissioning in India
3 years, 4 months ago

Mapping costs for early coal decommissioning in India

Hindustan Times  

To stop the further acceleration of the climate crisis, the world needs to transition to clean energy sources. To improve the coal plant mix towards new and efficient plants and accommodate the transition from coal-based assets to RE technologies, the country can opt for early decommissioning of some excess coal capacity. The costs, drivers and savings of an early decommissioning …

India may build new coal plants due to low cost despite climate change
3 years, 8 months ago

India may build new coal plants due to low cost despite climate change

The Hindu  

India may build new coal-fired power plants as they generate the cheapest power, according to a draft electricity policy document seen by Reuters, despite growing calls from environmentalists to deter use of coal. But a 28-page February draft of the National Electricity Policy 2021 — which has not been made public — showed India may add new coal-fired capacity, though …

Six charts show hard it is for India to hit net zero by 2050
3 years, 9 months ago

Six charts show hard it is for India to hit net zero by 2050

Live Mint  

Top Indian government officials are debating whether to set a target for net-zero greenhouse gas emissions by 2050. Committing to a legally binding net-zero target would help India attract some of the trillions of dollars in investment that’ll be required for a green transformation, lawmaker Jayant Sinha, a member of Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s Bharatiya Janata Party and an advocate …

Coal continues to be a key in India’s growth says, Coal India Limited
4 years, 3 months ago

Coal continues to be a key in India’s growth says, Coal India Limited

Live Mint  

Coal continues to be a key in India's growth story as solar power is not as economical as coal-fired electricity till affordable storage of power comes in a major way, CIL has said. It can be seen from a typical load curve in India that peak demand is post-5 pm and coal-based power caters to that load, Coal India Limited …

Coal India Reports 7.1% Growth in Production in August at 37.17 Million Tonnes
4 years, 3 months ago

Coal India Reports 7.1% Growth in Production in August at 37.17 Million Tonnes

News 18  

Coal India on Tuesday said it has registered a 7.1 per cent growth in coal output at 37.17 million tonnes in August compared to the year-ago period. In a statement, the company said that coal off-take increased 9.3 per cent last month compared to the same period a year ago. As a whole, Coal India supplied 44.34 MT of coal …

Possible to Shift to Renewable Energy: Experts Welcome UN Secy Gen's Advice to India on Combatting Climate Change
4 years, 3 months ago

Possible to Shift to Renewable Energy: Experts Welcome UN Secy Gen's Advice to India on Combatting Climate Change

News 18  

Experts on Saturday welcomed UN secretary general’s advice to India to phase out fossil fuel to combat climate change, saying it’s possible to shift to renewable energy but the government needs an inclusive and comprehensive action plan to ensure a just energy transition and livelihood of workers. The UN SG had on Friday called on India to be at the …

UN chief urges India to quickly move to clean solar power
4 years, 3 months ago

UN chief urges India to quickly move to clean solar power

Associated Press  

NEW DELHI — India should commit to carbon neutrality by ending fossil fuel subsidies and investing in clean solar power as it mobilizes trillion of dollars to recover from the coronavirus pandemic, the U.N. chief said Friday. Secretary-General António Guterres said India is at a crossroads and should speed up its shift from fossil fuels to renewable energy by committing …

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