Coal isn’t easy to exclude from sustainable development | Explained
1 year, 4 months 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 this with India’s long-term goal of reaching net-zero by 2070, the country must continue to implement clean coal technologies to reduce the power sector’s emissions. The transport of unwashed raw coal to TPPs located more than 500 km from the mines also means transporting millions of tonnes of ash-producing non-coal material, congesting India’s over-stretched road and rail transportation systems. To enhance round-the-clock zero-carbon electricity generation, the Indian government can encourage NTPC – India’s largest power generator – to repurpose some TPP sites to install small modular nuclear reactors under the overall supervision of the Atomic Energy Regulator, while complying with international safeguards.

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Govt report flags dependence on coal for energy requirements
2 days, 10 hours ago

Govt report flags dependence on coal for energy requirements

Hindustan Times  

While India’s energy needs are rising rapidly, the supply is still heavily dependent on coal which accounted for nearly 79% of the total in 2023-2024, the Energy Statistics 2025 released on Saturday said. Coal has underpinned the expansion of electricity generation and industry, and remains the largest single fuel in the energy mix, the report said. “In the context of …

Heat, growth and power: The forces driving India’s energy surge
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1 week ago

Heat, growth and power: The forces driving India’s energy surge

Firstpost  

As India’s economy expands and climate change intensifies, the nation’s energy demand is soaring driven by rising electrification, record-breaking heatwaves and a shifting power mix Global energy demand surged at an accelerated pace in 2024 with India playing a significant role in this trend. The International Energy Agency reported a 2.2 per cent increase in global energy demand surpassing the …

Sunny side down: The many gaps in India’s solar story
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2 weeks ago

Sunny side down: The many gaps in India’s solar story

Live Mint  

New Delhi: When Bell Laboratories developed the first silicon solar cell in 1954, a technological breakthrough that converted sunlight into electricity, the invention made headlines. PPA’s are signed between project developers, or companies which produce solar power, and agencies which issue tenders like the Solar Energy Corporation of India. In November last year, the US’ Securities and Exchange Commission began …

How can India meet its rising power demand?
2 weeks, 4 days ago

How can India meet its rising power demand?

The Hindu  

As the fastest-growing major economy in a rapidly heating world, India’s electricity demand is growing fast. CEEW found that failure to achieve 500 GW of clean energy capacity by 2030 will lead to power shortages and higher power costs, even if demand grows moderately. If demand grows faster and the 500 GW target is achieved, India will still need additional …

India needs 600 GW non-fossil fuel capacity to meet growing power demand: Study
2 weeks, 5 days ago

India needs 600 GW non-fossil fuel capacity to meet growing power demand: Study

Hindustan Times  

India needs to scale up its non-fossil-fuel capacity to 600 GW by 2030 to meet its growing electricity demand reliably and affordably, a Council on Energy, Environment and Water study has said. It said a high renewable energy pathway of 600 GW of non-fossil capacity by 2030 offers the most viable solution if power demand continues to outpace current projections …

India’s steel industry contemplates potential fallout from Trump administration tariffs
4 weeks ago

India’s steel industry contemplates potential fallout from Trump administration tariffs

Live Mint  

BENGALURU, India — Rows of small factories line the streets of a dusty suburb in Bengaluru, where workers weld and cast Indian-made steel into everything from car parts to kitchen sinks. In February Naveen Jindal, the president of the Indian Steel Association, which represents all India’s steelmakers, said that he was “deeply concerned,” especially since “India is one of the …

Coal power is costing India up to 10% of its rice and wheat crops
1 month ago

Coal power is costing India up to 10% of its rice and wheat crops

The Hindu  

According to new research led by researchers at Stanford University in the US, coal-fired power plants are quietly depleting India’s rice and wheat output, destroying up to 10% of the yield in several states. Then, to estimate how NO 2 from coal-fired power plants affected crop yield, the researchers turned to a satellite-derived vegetation index. “When you’re crafting policy around …

Powering a sustainable future
1 month, 1 week ago

Powering a sustainable future

The Hindu  

Generating electricity by burning coal leads to considerable air pollution, which affects human and animal health. Coal-fired power generation has been used for India’s electricity supply since its introduction in 1920 at Hussain Sagar, Hyderabad, under the Nizam’s rule, using British equipment. India has a vast coastline of 7,500 km, where rivers from the west, south and east drain into …

Batteries, EVs and more money in hand: How Auto Inc and the Indian car buyer benefits from the Budget 2024
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1 month, 4 weeks ago

Batteries, EVs and more money in hand: How Auto Inc and the Indian car buyer benefits from the Budget 2024

Live Mint  

For most of India’s ailing automotive sector clamouring for policies that promote economic growth and offer incentives, the Union Budget for FY 25-26 offers some respite. While no direct benefits were offered in the form of GST waivers or battery-size-based rebates, the automotive sector, particularly the EV sector, has received some policy changes that should give a boost to battery …

India shouldn’t give up on coal without ‘alternatives’: Economic Survey
2 months ago

India shouldn’t give up on coal without ‘alternatives’: Economic Survey

The Hindu  

India must harness its “best resources, advanced technologies, and expertise” to becoming a developed nation by 2047 while ensuring a low-carbon pathway. In 2023, the U.S. administration also approved the onset of the country’s largest oil-drilling project in the Alaska region, with an estimated total oil and non-gas liquids production of 628.9 million barrels and 260.79 million tonnes of associated …

India’s net zero goal hinges on investment, minerals
2 months ago

India’s net zero goal hinges on investment, minerals

Live Mint  

New Delhi: India needs to adopt a strong strategy to integrate climate considerations across sectors, with sufficient financing options and targeted policy measures to tackle climate change, according to the Economic Survey 2024-25. But while highlighting India’s progress in building renewable energy capacity, the survey said effectively harnessing and scaling these resources remained challenging due to a lack of viable …

India met all-time maximum power demand of 250 GW in 2024
2 months, 4 weeks ago

India met all-time maximum power demand of 250 GW in 2024

Live Mint  

New Delhi, January 1 : The year 2024 marked a landmark period for India's power sector, with historic advancements in energy generation, transmission, and distribution. From meeting record power demand of 250 GW to reducing energy shortages at the national level to a mere 0.1 per cent in 2024-25, the sector demonstrated resilience and commitment to sustainable growth. In the …

India’s Core Sector Growth Rose to a Four-Month High of 4.3 PC in November
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3 months ago

India’s Core Sector Growth Rose to a Four-Month High of 4.3 PC in November

Deccan Chronicle  

New Delhi: Driven by robust construction activity, India’s core sector growth rose to a four-month high of 4.3 percent in November as compared to 3.7 percent in October. “The cement industry expanded at the fastest pace in 13 months of 13 percent, rising from 3.1 percent growth in the previous month, while the coal sector held steady with 7.5 percent …

India’s thermal coal imports rise this fiscal on procurement by ICB plants
3 months ago

India’s thermal coal imports rise this fiscal on procurement by ICB plants

Live Mint  

New Delhi: Imports of thermal coal, used for power generation, have increased by about 9% in the April-November of the ongoing financial year to 45 million tonnes, on higher procurement made by those power plants that operate solely on imported coal. Data from the Central Electricity Authority showed that imported coal-based power plants imported 33.4 million tonnes so far in …

India achieves record coal production of 997.83 MT in FY24, targets 1.5 BT by 2030
3 months ago

India achieves record coal production of 997.83 MT in FY24, targets 1.5 BT by 2030

Live Mint  

New Delhi, December 28 : India achieved its highest-ever coal production of 997.826 million tonnes in the financial year 2023-24, reflecting a remarkable 11.71 per cent growth compared to 893.191 MT in 2022-23. During the calendar year 2024, coal production reached a provisional 988.32 MT, marking a year-on-year increase of 7.66 per cent. Coal supplies also saw significant growth, with …

India’s Coal Output to Hit 1.31 Billion MT by FY27
3 months, 2 weeks ago

India’s Coal Output to Hit 1.31 Billion MT by FY27

Deccan Chronicle  

Chennai: The government has projected that coal production will touch 1310 million tonnes by FY27, growing 31 per cent from FY24 levels. All India coal production projection for the year 2026-27 is 1310 Million Tonnes, out of which the projected target of coal production of Coal India is one billion tonnes, the government informed the Parliament. However, during the nine …

India stocking up coal for high power demand, aims 50 mn tn inventory at plants by April
3 months, 2 weeks ago

India stocking up coal for high power demand, aims 50 mn tn inventory at plants by April

Live Mint  

New Delhi: Amid growing power demand, the Union coal ministry plans to stock up on coal with a higher opening stock of about 50 million tonnes at thermal power plants by April 2026, said two people in the know of the developments. Currently, the stock of coal domestic coal based thermal power plants stands at 37.61 million tonnes. The ministry's …

India should secure supply chains for nuclear fuel, says MEA special secretary
4 months, 1 week ago

India should secure supply chains for nuclear fuel, says MEA special secretary

Live Mint  

New Delhi: As India looks to achieve energy security amid growing demand, Periasamy Kumaran, special secretary at the external affairs ministry said India should secure supply chains for nuclear fuel and develop indigenous technologies to increase the share of nuclear power in its energy mix. Speaking at the CII Energy Security Conference in New Delhi on Tuesday, Kumaran noted that …

India's Renewable Energy Capacity Hits New Milestone: Centre
4 months, 2 weeks ago

India's Renewable Energy Capacity Hits New Milestone: Centre

Deccan Chronicle  

New Delhi: India has reached a significant milestone in its renewable energy journey, with the country's total renewable energy capacity crossing the 200 GW. India's total renewable energy installed capacity surged by an impressive 24.2 GW in just one year, reaching 203.18 GW in October 2024, up from 178.98 GW in October 2023. India's total electricity generation capacity has reached …

India's climate policies expected to reduce CO2 emissions by around 4 billion tonnes by 2030: Report
4 months, 3 weeks ago

India's climate policies expected to reduce CO2 emissions by around 4 billion tonnes by 2030: Report

The Hindu  

India's current climate policies are projected to reduce carbon dioxide emissions by around four billion tonnes between 2020 and 2030, and drive a 24% reduction in coal-based power generation, according to a new report. The study by Delhi-based independent think tank Council on Energy, Environment and Water said policies for India's power, residential and transport sectors have already saved 440 …

Critical Minerals for India's Clean Energy Transition: A Supply Chain Puzzle
5 months, 1 week ago

Critical Minerals for India's Clean Energy Transition: A Supply Chain Puzzle

Hindustan Times  

India's clean energy transition will require significant amounts of critical minerals, posing challenges to the country's supply chains. The demand for minerals such as cobalt, copper, lithium, neodymium, nickel and silicon is expected to rise manifold over the coming decades. India is currently fully import-dependent on neodymium and lithium and a net copper importer despite having domestic mineral deposits. To …

Critical Minerals for India's Clean Energy Transition: A Supply Chain Challenge
5 months, 1 week ago

Critical Minerals for India's Clean Energy Transition: A Supply Chain Challenge

Hindustan Times  

India's clean energy transition faces challenges due to the need for critical minerals. The country is a net importer of several critical minerals, and the demand for these minerals is expected to rise manifold in the coming decades. To ensure a resilient supply of critical minerals, India needs to develop strategies to create resilient mineral supply chains, domestic and global, …

India’s coal imports rise to 90.5 MT amid surge in power demand
6 months ago

India’s coal imports rise to 90.5 MT amid surge in power demand

Live Mint  

New Delhi: India's coal imports during the April-July period of the current fiscal increased 0.9% to reach 90.51 million tonnes compared with 89.68mt in same period last fiscal, the coal ministry said on Wednesday. "This decline underscores India’s steadfast commitment to achieving self-sufficiency in coal production and reducing reliance on imports," it said, adding that coal imports by the non-regulated …

India's coal imports rise to 90.5 MT amid surge in power demand
6 months ago

India's coal imports rise to 90.5 MT amid surge in power demand

Live Mint  

New Delhi: India's coal imports during the April-July period of the current fiscal increased 0.9% to reach 90.51 million tonnes compared with 89.68mt in same period last fiscal, the coal ministry said on Wednesday. "This decline underscores India’s steadfast commitment to achieving self-sufficiency in coal production and reducing reliance on imports," it said, adding that coal imports by the non-regulated …

India has pushed hard for solar. But as its billions demand more power, coal always gets the call
7 months, 3 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 …

Decommissioning of coal-based plants and its ramifications
8 months 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 …

Economic Survey 2023-24: Government’s initiatives for cleaner coal need to be promoted
8 months, 1 week 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
8 months, 1 week 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 solar output grows at slowest pace in six years in first half of 2024
8 months, 4 weeks ago

India's solar output grows at slowest pace in six years in first half of 2024

Hindustan Times  

By Sudarshan Varadhan and Cassandra Yap India's solar output grows at slowest pace in six years in first half of 2024 SINGORE, - India's solar power generation grew at the slowest pace in six years in the first half of 2024, an analysis of data from the federal grid regulator showed, as the country further stepped up reliance on coal …

India asks utilities to order $33 billion in equipment this year to boost coal power output, sources say
8 months, 4 weeks ago

India asks utilities to order $33 billion in equipment this year to boost coal power output, sources say

Hindustan Times  

By Sarita Chaganti Singh India asks utilities to order $33 billion in equipment this year to boost coal power output, sources say NEW DELHI - India has asked power companies to order equipment worth $33 billion this year to fast track capacity additions of coal-fired power in the years ahead, as the South Asian nation struggles to meet booming electricity …

Critical minerals needed for India’s energy transition
9 months ago

Critical minerals needed for India’s energy transition

Hindustan Times  

The Paris Agreement, adopted by 196 countries at the 21st Conference of Parties in 2015, provided a significant boost to the clean energy transition process, including solar and wind energy and battery storage, resulting in unprecedented global growth in the demand for critical minerals required as inputs to manufacture the requisite equipment. Another imminent concern is ensuring resilient access to …

India's coal dependence for power to be highest in nine years as heatwaves intensify
9 months, 1 week 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 …

Scorching heat drives India's gas-fired power use to multi-year highs in May
9 months, 3 weeks ago

Scorching heat drives India's gas-fired power use to multi-year highs in May

Hindustan Times  

By Sudarshan Varadhan and Sarita Chaganti Singh Scorching heat drives India's gas-fired power use to multi-year highs in May NEW DELHI - Sweltering heat and policy measures are fuelling a surge in the use of gas-fired power in India, with imports of liquefied natural gas forecast to rise sharply over the next two years, industry officials and experts say. An …

Scorching heat drives India's gas-fired power use to multi-year highs in May
9 months, 3 weeks ago

Scorching heat drives India's gas-fired power use to multi-year highs in May

Hindustan Times  

By Sudarshan Varadhan and Sarita Chaganti Singh Scorching heat drives India's gas-fired power use to multi-year highs in May NEW DELHI, - Sweltering heat and policy measures are fuelling a surge in the use of gas-fired power in India, with imports of liquefied natural gas forecast to rise sharply over the next two years, industry officials and experts say. An …

Karnataka has enough coal to operate its thermal plants
10 months, 2 weeks ago

Karnataka has enough coal to operate its thermal plants

New Indian Express  

BENGALURU: The State government is stocking up on coal at thermal power plants so they run to full capacity and there are no power cuts. As on May 13, state-run thermal power stations had a stock of 8,51,275 tonnes of coal, and according to Karnataka Power Corporation Limited officials, this is sufficient for the next 15-18 days. Apart from this, …

The future of coal in India: Decarbonising the oft-maligned resource
10 months, 2 weeks 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 …

Green milestone: Share of coal in India’s total installed electricity capacity drops below 50%
10 months, 4 weeks ago

Green milestone: Share of coal in India’s total installed electricity capacity drops below 50%

Hindustan Times  

The share of coal in India’s total installed electricity capacity fell below 50% for the first time in history in 2023-24, according to a report released on Thursday, marking a crucial milestone in the country’s attempt to switch to clean energy. The report also found that renewable energy auctions reached a record 41 GW in fiscal year 2024, with eight …

Understanding India’s coal imports
1 year ago

Understanding India’s coal imports

The Hindu  

The spectre of electricity shortages rises again as hot weather descends across the country. A recent Ministry of Power advisory corroborates this, saying “supplies of domestic coal will remain constrained due to various logistical issues associated with railway network”. It is convenient, as some might say, for such advisories to be interpreted as mandates by many coal-based generators since the …

Coal stocks at comfortable level to meet peak summer demand, says official
1 year ago

Coal stocks at comfortable level to meet peak summer demand, says official

New Indian Express  

NEW DELHI: The country’s coal stocks are at comfortable levels to meet the demand during the peak summer season, said a senior official from the coal ministry. Additionally, the National Power Portal reports that coal stocks at power plants with capacities exceeding 189 GW stood at 45.48 MT as of March 16. “Even though power demand is likely to increase, …

India’s coal imports to fall for first time since pandemic amid high stockpiles
1 year, 1 month ago

India’s coal imports to fall for first time since pandemic amid high stockpiles

Live Mint  

India's thermal coal imports are expected to fall for the first time this year since the COVID-19 pandemic due to increasing domestic output and record-high inventories, industry officials said on Tuesday. Pawan Kumar, head of coal sourcing at power producer SEIL Energy India, said he expects thermal coal imports to fall over 3% to 170 million tons, while Rodrigo Echeverri, …

No, coal is not dead
1 year, 1 month ago

No, coal is not dead

Live Mint  

India's economic growth has been among the highest in the world over the past two decades. Coal's continued role in India's growth story However, recent trends have defied these expectations, displaying a surprising revival in the coal sector. Coal India: India's coal powerhouse Coal India, the world's largest coal company by production, produces 80% of India's total coal volumes. In …

Coal power generation up 10.13% during April to December 2023
1 year, 2 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. …

Fired up and plugged in – Driving India’s energy security and decarbonisation this decade
1 year, 2 months ago

Fired up and plugged in – Driving India’s energy security and decarbonisation this decade

The Hindu  

As India throttles to become the fastest-growing economy in the coming years, it will have to grow in the wake of a global agreement at COP-28 to phase down unabated coal. But to keep the economy powered while decarbonising, the country will have to use its existing assets better to cater to growing demand, while simultaneously limiting exposure to new …

Domestic coal-based power generation rises 8.38% to 779.1 billion units in April-November
1 year, 3 months ago

Domestic coal-based power generation rises 8.38% to 779.1 billion units in April-November

The Hindu  

The domestic coal-based power generation increased 8.38%to 779.1 Billion Units in April-November FY24, an official statement said on December 23. In the year-ago period, the domestic coal-based power generation stood at 718.83 BU. India's power generation increased 7.71% in the period under review, the coal ministry said in a statement. The overall coal-based power generation witnessed a year-on-year increase of …

India will continue to rely on coal power until it becomes developed country, says Bhupender Yadav
1 year, 3 months 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 …

Global coal use to reach record high in 2023, energy agency says
1 year, 3 months ago

Global coal use to reach record high in 2023, energy agency says

Al Jazeera  

IEA report says demand is expected to grow in India, China but decline in United States, European Union. Global coal use is expected to reach a record high in 2023 as demand in emerging and developing economies remains strong, the International Energy Agency has said. The demand for coal is seen rising 1.4 percent in 2023, surpassing 8.5 billion tonnes …

Why thermal power is still key to meeting growing energy needs
1 year, 3 months ago

Why thermal power is still key to meeting growing energy needs

Live Mint  

With the surge in demand for electricity, India may need to look at an energy mix to sustain its economic growth rather than just relying on renewables. Investments in power generation, transmission, and distribution will rise substantially in the coming years, with thermal and renewable energy sectors expected to grow significantly. “We believe thermal capacity addition should rise to 17 …

COP28: India’s urban population is exploding. That could have huge consequences for the planet
1 year, 3 months ago

COP28: India’s urban population is exploding. That could have huge consequences for the planet

CNN  

New Delhi CNN — Over half a century ago, India’s then Prime Minister Indira Gandhi talked about the staggering challenge for developing nations: to industrialize without harming the environment. Addressing the opening session of the COP28 climate talks in Dubai on Friday, India’s current prime minister, Narendra Modi, said all developing countries must be given “a fair share in the …

Coal mines will add 6% to margins: JSPL
1 year, 4 months ago

Coal mines will add 6% to margins: JSPL

Live Mint  

New Delhi: Naveen Jindal-promoted Jindal Steel & Power Ltd mines in Odisha, which are set to start by early next year, will make them self-reliant in thermal coal and will lead to an improvement of 5-6% in their operating margins, a top executive told Mint. “We consume around 12MT of thermal coal per year and sources half of our needs …

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