The import was at 69.57 MT in the same period a year ago, mjunction said in its latest report
The MDO contract will primarily comprise mine infrastructure development, removal of overburden and extraction of coking coal, crushing, transportation, setting up of coal washery of 3.5 MTPA capacity
The adoption of gasification technology in India will revolutionise the coal sector, reducing reliance on imports of natural gas, methanol, ammonia and other essential product, the Ministry of Coal said
"NLC has planned a 3x800 MW thermal plant in Odisha. This is a pithead thermal plant near Talabira coal mines of NLC with a project cost of Rs 19,422 crore," the Ministry of Coal said
Coal India Limited (CIL) registered 175.48 MT production between April and June 2023, marking a commendable growth rate of 9.85 per cent in comparison to 159.75 MT during the corresponding period of the previous year
The production of Coal India grew by 12.1 per cent in FY23, the ratings agency said, adding it was the fastest growth rate registered by the state-owned miner in the past few decades
In 2022, the Ministry of Mines also created a joint venture company, Khanij Bidesh India Ltd (KABIL), with participating interest from NALCO, Hindustan Copper Ltd and Mineral Exploration Corporation Ltd (MECL)
Energy sector experts are divided on whether such a tax should be levied to create a fund for the rehabilitation of mine workers
The Railways conducted a test run of the 3.5-km-long freight train with 295 loaded wagons carrying over 27,000 tonnes of coal between Korba in Chhattisgarh and...
The statement comes weeks after low stock at power plants crippling country's power generation
Coal output in the corresponding month of the previous fiscal was 53.25 MT, as per provisional data of the Ministry of Coal.
Officials said due to a severe shortage of power, the Railways have been forced to prioritise the movement of coal rakes over passenger services.
An economy running at full throttle needs fuel to keep up the momentum and the power deficit has questioned India’s capability to maintain a sustained growth...
Centre for Research on Energy and Clean Air's (CREA) has predicted that lower coal stock at thermal power plants could trigger another electricity crisis in...
The development assumes significance in the wake of certain parts of the country grappling with power outages in the wake of a shortage of coal.
Gurupada Maji was taken into custody by the Enforcement Directorate on Thursday in Delhi and later produced before a special Prevention of Money Laundering Act...
This comes at a time when the country is witnessing a power crisis on account of various factors, including shortages of dry fuel.
The several areas of metropolitan Mumbai including Bandra, Khar and Dharavi are facing electricity breakdown, which has increased the hardships of the people ...
The continuation of mining activities will help in increasing coal supply while creating employment opportunities for the locals, he said.
The federation questioned that if importing coal is the solution to the problem, then why the big power plants of private houses that run on imported coal are...
From restricted import, shift in climate narratives to failing DISCOMs, there are many a loophole in Modi’s power promise to India
The derailment has come at a time when parts of the country are reporting power outages and states have flagged shortage of coal.
"The power outages across the country due to coal shortage are due to the lack of coordination amongst the Coal Ministry, Railway Ministry and Power Ministry....
India is facing worst electricity crisis in six years, since coal reserves in several states are fast running out, amid surging demand for electricity.
Thermal plants across India are grappling with coal shortage, indicating a looming power crisis in the country. Delhi Power Minister Satyendar Jain held an...
