South Eastern Coalfields tops in coal output among CIL subsidiaries

South Eastern Coalfields (SECL), the highest coal-producing company among the eight entities of CIL over the years, was outshined by Odisha-based Mahanadi Coalfields (MCL) in FY22

After slipping into second position in coal production, the Chhattisgarh-based subsidiary of Coal India (CIL) has scaled up production to retain the top spot in the financial year 2022-23.

South Eastern Coalfields (SECL), the highest coal-producing company among the eight entities of CIL over the years, was outshone by Odisha-based Mahanadi Coalfields (MCL) in FY22.

The company produced 142.5 million tonnes (MT) of coal in 2021-22, down 5.37 per cent over last year. MCL’s output surged 13.6 per cent and the company produced 168.2 MT to secure the top position among CIL units.

Barring last year, SECL has been producing over 150 MT