Page 4 - Coal Demand

India's coal demand likely to grow in absolute terms, phasing out difficult

India's coal consumption is expected to grow in absolute terms in the coming few years and phasing out the fuel could have severe repercussions on the livelihoods of many Indians, govt sources said

CIL stepped up coal supply to meet increased demand of power sector: Joshi

Coal Minister Pralhad Joshi on Thursday said state-owned CIL has stepped up fuel supply to meet the increased demand of the power sector and arrest shortages at thermal power plants

Asia scrambles to stock up fuel as prices spike in global energy crunch

An electricity crisis is roiling energy markets from Europe to Asia, with fuels that can be used for heating or power in high demand.

RBI MPC meets as energy crisis raises concerns about economic recovery

A lack of coal means factories could shut, while forcing India to import more fossil fuels.

Asia's coal prices hit new highs as global utilities scramble for fuel

BEIJING/CHENNAI (Reuters) - Thermal coal prices across Asia hit new highs this week as China and India restock critically low inventories to meet robust power consumption, industry sources said.

India asks utilities to import coal amid short supply as demand spikes

CHENNAI (Reuters) -India has urged utilities to import coal as coal-fired electricity generation surged in Asia's third largest economy after an easing of coronavirus-related curbs, with several power plants on the verge of running out of fuel.

India asks utilities to import coal amid short supply as demand spikes

CHENNAI (Reuters) -India has urged utilities to import coal despite having the world's fourth-largest reserves, with several power plants on the verge of running out of fuel due to a surge in power demand.

Coal India's FY21 profit tumbles 24% as power, metal sector demand dwindles

Income down 8.5% to Rs 93,818 cr, revenue from operations declines 6.3% YoY to Rs 90,026 cr

Coal India's e-auction sales up 52% YoY in April-May, as demand rises

Firm posts 16% add-on over notified price during April-May 2021 versus 7% in same period last year

Coal quality and quantity issues surface again; CIL denies grade slippage

Close to half a dozen states and NTPC have written to the ministry of power, complaining against discrepancy in coal quality and the billed amount

India's coal import declines 12% to 181 mn tonnes in April-January

During April-January 2020-21, non-coking coal import was at 119.84 MT as compared to 140.65 MT in the same period a year ago

Global investors move to renewable sector as coal demand dips in India

International Energy Agency's (IEA) India energy outlook said India would need a massive investment of $1.4 trillion if it were to aim for net zero by mid 2060

Domestic coal demand may be subdued in Q2 on lower demand: Report

Demand for domestic coal is likely to be subdued in the second quarter of the current financial year, due to lower demand from end-user industries

Covid-19 impact: Coal India revises output target to 650 mn tonne in FY21

The miner had earlier set a production target of 710 million tonne for the 2020-21 fiscal

Energy pricing: Centre may allow Chinese miners to bid in coal auctions

The first of a two-part series analyses how price signals have been planned in coal sector reforms

Centre changes track to focus on coal contracts, instead of buying mines

Earlier it was planning to buy mines; now, it will try to freeze contracts at competitive prices

Coal supply hits power, but renewable generation falls in September

Overall power generation in the country was 114.66 billion units in September, as against 119.07 billion units in the same month of 2018

How one billionaire kept three nations hooked on coal for decades

The story of Adani and its Australian project illustrates why the world keeps burning coal despite its profound danger

India approves new coal projects amid a shrinking global pool

The findings of the report titled 'Boom and Bust 2019: Tracking the Global Coal Plant Pipeline' are disturbing for the coal sector

As coal demand exceeds supply, govt plans to allot 10 mines to CIL in 2019

Coal India accounts for over 80 per cent of domestic coal output