EAC defers green nod to expansion of Sasan's 2 coal projects

A high-level panel has deferred green nod to production capacity expansion of Sasan Power's two coal mining projects in Madhya Pradesh for want of details like revised mine closure plan.
The Expert Appraisal Committee (EAC) "after detailed deliberations, sought information for further consideration of the project", according to an official document.
"The proposal is for expansion for Moher and Moher Amlori Extension coal blocks project from 12 MTPA (Million Tonnes Per Annum) to 15 MTPA and 16 MTPA to 20 MTPA Peak of Sasan Power Ltd," it said.
The panel asked the proponent to submit an affidavit that no investigation or their matters are under consideration of the IMG (Inter-Ministerial Group).

"Project proponent needs to submit details land use pattern covering total project area; total mining lease area; total forest land; total forest clearance obtained and balance forest clearance awaited in a tabulated form," said the document.
Reliance Power had announced in September 2012 that coal production has started from both the mines allotted to the company's Sasan Ultra Mega Power Project in Madhya Pradesh and it would touch 20 million tonnes in the next four years.
"We will be able to get 20 million tonnes per annum from these mines as a result of our efforts to optimise coal production by deploying latest and advanced mining technologies," the company had said.

"Coal production has commenced at Moher and Moher-Amlohri extension mines allotted for the 4,000 MW Sasan project," it added.