Coal India logs record output of 622.6 million tonne in FY22
2 years, 8 months ago

Coal India logs record output of 622.6 million tonne in FY22

Live Mint  

New Delhi: State-run Coal India Ltd produced 622.6 million tonne of coal, its highest ever annual production. A company statement said that after a shrinkage in last two years, Coal India came back strongly with 26.4 million production increase in FY22. Amid rising coal demand from the country’s generation companies, Coal India's supplies to the power sector soared to a record 540.4 million tonne in the last financial year, from 445 million tonne supplies of FY21. Out of the identified 15 mine developer and operator projects, work order has been issued for five projects of 96 million tonne per year capacity during FY22.

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India stocking up coal for high power demand, aims 50 mn tn inventory at plants by April
1 week, 4 days 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 …

Coal India's production rises over 2 pc in Apr-Nov
3 weeks, 1 day ago

Coal India's production rises over 2 pc in Apr-Nov

Deccan Chronicle  

New Delhi: State-owned CIL's coal production rose by 2.4 per cent to 471 million tonnes in the April-November period of the current financial year. The company's production also rose by 1.7 per cent to 67.2 MT in November against 66 MT in the corresponding month a year ago, CIL said in a regulatory filing to BSE. Coal offtake by CIL, …

India can reduce $2 billion import of coking coal per annum: Niti Aayog
3 weeks, 3 days ago

India can reduce $2 billion import of coking coal per annum: Niti Aayog

Deccan Chronicle  

Chennai: Integrated Steel Plants imported 58 million tonnes of coking coal at a cost of approximately Rs. 1.5 lakh crore in FY24 despite holding proven geological resources of 21.63 billion tonnes of prime and medium coking coal, finds Niti Aayog. As of April 2023, India’s proved geological resources of prime coking coal were estimated to be 5.13 billion tonnes and …

India’s coal imports rise to 90.5 MT amid surge in power demand
2 months, 4 weeks 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
2 months, 4 weeks 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 asks utilities to order $33 billion in equipment this year to boost coal power output, sources say
5 months, 2 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 …

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 …

Coal ministry sets ambitious production target of 1080 million tonnes for FY 2024-25
7 months ago

Coal ministry sets ambitious production target of 1080 million tonnes for FY 2024-25

New Indian Express  

NEW DELHI: The Coal Ministry has set an ambitious target of producing 1,080 million tonnes of coal during the financial year 2024-25. The ministry, in a press note, said this target builds on the strong foundation laid in the previous two years, where coal production witnessed a compounded annual growth rate of over 13%. Coal India Limited, the state-owned mining …

India Sees Highest Capacity of New Coal Projects Last Year Since 2016; Uttar Pradesh Surges Ahead
8 months, 1 week ago

India Sees Highest Capacity of New Coal Projects Last Year Since 2016; Uttar Pradesh Surges Ahead

News 18  

India introduced new coal proposals worth 11.4 GW in 2023 – in both the public and private sectors – more than in any year since 2016. While European Union member states and the UK represented roughly a quarter of retirements last year, the US only retired 9.7 GW of coal capacity – a slowdown compared to 14.7 GW retired in …

India’s record coal output tad shy of 1 billion tonne target
8 months, 3 weeks ago

India’s record coal output tad shy of 1 billion tonne target

Live Mint  

India's coal production touched a new high of 997.4 million tonnes in fiscal year 2024, marking an 11.67% increase from the previous year, but falling short of the 1-billion-tonne target, the coal ministry said in a statement on Monday. Mahanadi Coalfields in Odisha became the first Indian coal producer to exceed 200 million tonnes in output, with a production of …

Understanding India’s coal imports
8 months, 3 weeks 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 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. …

Government targets 186.6 MT of commercial coal production in FY25
11 months, 2 weeks ago

Government targets 186.6 MT of commercial coal production in FY25

Live Mint  

New Delhi: The union ministry of coal has announced the target of 186.63 million tonnes of production from captive and commercial coal mines during FY25. It said six mines with a cumulative peak rated capacity of 14.87 million tonnes have already begun production within three-and-a-half years of the start of the commercial coal mines auction in 2020. The ministry added …

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 …

Coal India Q1 Results: Net profit plunges 10% to ₹7,941 crore
1 year, 4 months ago

Coal India Q1 Results: Net profit plunges 10% to ₹7,941 crore

Live Mint  

Coal India Limited released its Q1 results on Tuesday and posted a 10% year-on-year decline in net profit which stood at ₹7,941 crore during the quarter ending June 2023 down from ₹8,834 crore reported during the corresponding quarter last year. Sequentially, Coal India's net profit jumped 43% from ₹5527.6 crore during the quarter ending March 2023. The other operating income …

Nine states witness increased coal production during 2022-23: Pralhad Joshi
1 year, 4 months ago

Nine states witness increased coal production during 2022-23: Pralhad Joshi

Live Mint  

New Delhi: India reported a significant increase in coal production in the 2022-23 fiscal year, with nine states witnessing substantial growth in their mining activities, according to a written statement from Pralhad Joshi, Union Minister for Coal, Mines, and Parliamentary Affairs, to the Rajya Sabha. The states of Assam, Chhattisgarh, Jharkhand, Madhya Pradesh, Maharashtra, Odisha, Telangana, Uttar Pradesh, and West …

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% …

Coal India June quarter production jumps 10% YoY to 175.5 MT
1 year, 5 months ago

Coal India June quarter production jumps 10% YoY to 175.5 MT

Live Mint  

Coal India Ltd, the world’s largest coal producer, mined a total of 175.5 million tonne of coal during the first quarter of fiscal 2023-24, registering a growth of nearly 10% as compared to the same period last year. Meanwhile, the subsidiaries of Coal India such as Bharat Coking Coal Ltd, South-Eastern Coalfields, Eastern Coalfields, Western Coalfields and Central Coalfields registered …

Coal Production Rises 8.5 Per Cent To 73 MT In April, Despatch Up 11.66 Per Cent: Coal Ministry
1 year, 7 months ago

Coal Production Rises 8.5 Per Cent To 73 MT In April, Despatch Up 11.66 Per Cent: Coal Ministry

ABP News  

India's coal production increased by 8.5 per cent during April 2023, reaching 73.14 million tonnes, as per data from the Ministry of Coal, reported PTI. Coal ministry data showed that India achieved 94.89 per cent of its targeted coal production for April 2023, which stood at 77.08 MT, the report further said. Against the 82.26 MT target for April 2023, …

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 …

'Harnessing 10% of coal bed methane reserves can cut India's energy import bill by USD 2 billion'
1 year, 7 months ago

'Harnessing 10% of coal bed methane reserves can cut India's energy import bill by USD 2 billion'

Firstpost  

If India harnesses 10 per cent of the coal bed methane reserves of 2,600 billion cubic meters, it can cut its energy imports bill by USD 2 billion, according to experts. As per the experts, the industry’s collective efforts in utilising Coal Bed Methane can help the country save over USD 2 billion on imports bill in near future. Therefore, …

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 …

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 …

India to boost coal imports this year to cope with harsh weather, freight snags: Report
1 year, 11 months ago

India to boost coal imports this year to cope with harsh weather, freight snags: Report

Hindustan Times  

India's power utilities will likely boost coal imports this year to cope with surges in demand, made worse over the past year by extreme temperatures, and with freight bottlenecks that are disrupting domestic coal supplies, analysts and officials said. Coal imports by Indian utilities more than doubled to 42 million tonnes during the first eight months of this fiscal year …

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 …

India asks utilities to import 6% of their coal for nine months
1 year, 11 months ago

India asks utilities to import 6% of their coal for nine months

Live Mint  

India's power ministry has asked utilities to import 6% of their coal requirement until September, according to a letter seen by Reuters, warning that domestic supplies could be curtailed if import targets are not met. Estimated domestic coal supply of 392 million tonnes during the six months to the end of September is expected to fall short of demand by …

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 …

Parliament proceedings | India's coal production to touch 1 billion tonnes next fiscal: Centre
2 years ago

Parliament proceedings | India's coal production to touch 1 billion tonnes next fiscal: Centre

The Hindu  

India's coal production will touch one billion tonnes in the next financial year from 900 million tonnes this fiscal ending March, as the country gears up to stop the import of thermal coal by 2024-25, Union Coal Minister Pralhad Joshi informed Parliament on Monday. Replying to queries in the Rajya Sabha during the Question Hour, the Coal Minister said India's …

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 …

India's coal production rises 12% in September
2 years, 2 months ago

India's coal production rises 12% in September

The Hindu  

The country's coal output rose a 12% to 57.93 million tonnes in September. "During September 2022, CIL, Singareni Collieries Company Ltd and captive mines/others registered a growth of 12.35%, 8.43% and 12.37% by producing 45.67 MT, 4.93 MT and 7.33 MT, respectively," as per the provisional statistics of the Coal Ministry. The dispatch of coal also went up marginally by …

India narrows thermal coal imports gap with top buyer China
2 years, 3 months ago

India narrows thermal coal imports gap with top buyer China

Live Mint  

India is fast catching up with China in its thermal coal imports, as the world's two biggest overseas buyers of the power generation fuel adjust purchases to align them with the varying trajectories of their economic growth. India's thermal coal imports are expected to rise 7% on year to 158 million in 2022, and a further 3% to 163 million …

Govt Plans To Import 76 Million Tonne Coal To Avoid Shortage In 2022-23: Report
2 years, 5 months ago

Govt Plans To Import 76 Million Tonne Coal To Avoid Shortage In 2022-23: Report

News 18  

To meet the coal shortage at power plants in 2022-23, the government has firmed up a plan to import around 76 million tonnes of the dry fuel during the current financial year. State-owned Coal India Ltd will import 15 mt, India’s largest power producer NTPC Ltd and Damodar Valley Corporation will import 23 mt, according to a media report. State …

Data | Coal demand-supply mismatch, rising prices and mounting debts plague thermal power generators
2 years, 6 months ago

Data | Coal demand-supply mismatch, rising prices and mounting debts plague thermal power generators

The Hindu  

On June 10, India’s power demand touched a record high of 211 GW even as the coal shortage continued with coal stocks available only for eight days. As chart 2 shows, the coal imported by power plants declined to 27 MT in FY22 from 66.06 MT in FY17. Perennial bottlenecks The use of imported coal will also push up the …

India's domestic coal production goes up by 28% as of 16 June
2 years, 6 months ago

India's domestic coal production goes up by 28% as of 16 June

Firstpost  

During the monsoons, despite having high coal stock at mine ends, the coal companies face problems in transporting coal to the sidings due to flooding of mines and the wet coal jamming the Coal Handling Plants conveyor systems New Delhi: After a record-breaking coal production of 777 million tonnes in 2021-22, domestic coal production continues to witness an increasing trend …

India’s coal import may drop 11% to 186 MT in FY’23
2 years, 6 months ago

India’s coal import may drop 11% to 186 MT in FY’23

The Hindu  

India's coal import is likely to decline by 11.4% to 186 million tonnes in the current financial year, even as the state-owned firm has issued import tenders to source the dry fuel from overseas. Coal India Ltd., which accounts for more than 80% of domestic coal output, last week issued tenders to import coal in a bid to build up …

India's power demand touches new high after jumping by 45,000 megawatt in a year
2 years, 6 months ago

India's power demand touches new high after jumping by 45,000 megawatt in a year

India TV News  

Highlights India's electricity demand on June 9 was recorded at an all-time high of 2,10,792 megawatts RK Singh said 1000s of villages that hadn't seen electricity in 70 yrs were provided connectivity The current coal shortage in India is a result of domestic production not keeping pace with demand Power demand of India : India's power demand in the year …

Coal India to import 6 million tonne more coal to meet power demand
2 years, 6 months ago

Coal India to import 6 million tonne more coal to meet power demand

Live Mint  

NEW DELHI: State-owned Coal India has issued two tenders to import 6 million tonnes of the dry fuel in the next 12 months to meet surging power demand in the country, the miner said on Friday. These two medium-term import tenders of 3 million tonne each of coal have the option of increasing the bid quantity by 100% to 12 …

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 …

Why does India face a recurring power shortage despite enough coal stock?
2 years, 6 months ago

Why does India face a recurring power shortage despite enough coal stock?

Business Standard  

India has the world’s fourth-largest coal reserve. The power ministry said the decision was taken after nearly all states suggested that multiple coal import tenders by states would lead to confusion and sought centralised procurement through Coal India. But the power ministry on Saturday asked states to suspend tenders that are "under process" Despite record production, Coal India’s supply has …

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 …

How shortage of coal is affecting non-power industries
2 years, 7 months ago

How shortage of coal is affecting non-power industries

Live Mint  

India's total coal production in April 2022 touched 661.54 lakh tonnes, Coal India and its subsidiaries produced 534.7 lakh during the month. The Coal Ministry said, “Coal India has achieved the highest production of 534.7 lakh tons during April this year indicating 6.02 per cent growth. The country's total coal production in 2021-22 was 7,770.23 lakh tonnes, up by a …

India's coal production rises 28% to 66.1 million tonnes in April on strong demand from power sector
2 years, 7 months ago

India's coal production rises 28% to 66.1 million tonnes in April on strong demand from power sector

Firstpost  

As per the provisional data of the Ministry of Coal, the total offtake of the coal sector was 70.8 MT during the month, the power sector offtake touched 61.7 MT in April. At the same time, coal supplies to the power sector from Coal India alone stood at 49.7 MT New Delhi: India’s coal output soared by 28 per cent …

How India’s power sector is planning to reduce the coal shortage
2 years, 7 months ago

How India’s power sector is planning to reduce the coal shortage

Live Mint  

India recorded an all-time high peak power demand of 204.65 GW on Thursday. The report added that nearly 100 out of 173 power plants have critical coal stocks, which is less than 25 per cent of normative levels. The Union Power Ministry has recommended the import of coal for blending up to 10 per cent to ensure adequate stock in …

India coal crisis: More than 700 trains cancelled to ramp up supply amid heatwave and power shortages
2 years, 7 months ago

India coal crisis: More than 700 trains cancelled to ramp up supply amid heatwave and power shortages

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. Read our privacy policy India’s railways have cancelled 753 …

Indian Railways deploys additional rakes to transport coal to power plants, supplies record million tonnes in 2021-22
2 years, 7 months ago

Indian Railways deploys additional rakes to transport coal to power plants, supplies record million tonnes in 2021-22

Firstpost  

According to the Ministry of Railways, Indian Railways has loaded a record 653 million tonnes of coal as compared to 542 million tonnes in the previous year. There has been a growth of 20.4 per cent Indian Railways has initiated running of additional trains and rakes to augment transportation and ensure swift supply of coal across power plants. The Ministry …

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 …

Sufficient coal available in country, says Centre
2 years, 8 months ago

Sufficient coal available in country, says Centre

The Hindu  

Coal Minister Pralhad Joshi on Saturday said there is sufficient coal availability in the country as 72.50 million tonnes of dry fuel is available at different sources and 22 MT at thermal power plants. Mr. Joshi said that at present 72.50 MT of coal is available at different sources of Coal India Ltd., Singareni Collieries Company Ltd. and coal washeries …

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 …

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