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India will remain a coal-dependent economy well into the future

Despite diplomat-speak at Glasgow, the country will remain a coal-dependent economy well into the future

Seven firms, including JSW Steel, submit bids for coal blocks

JSW Steel and Adhunik Power & Natural Resources are among seven companies that have submitted bids for four coal blocks put up for sale under "second attempt" of auction process for 11 mines for commercial mining. These coal mines were also offered in the first attempt launched on March 25 this year and had fetched single bids. "A total of 7 companies have submitted their bids in the auction process," the coal ministry said in a statement. The seven firms are Auro Coal Pvt Ltd, JSW Steel, MP Natural Resources Pvt Ltd, Adhunik Power & Natural Resources, Assam Mineral Development Corp Ltd, Virtuous Mining Ltd and Twenty First Century Mining Pvt Ltd. Total seven bids were received by the ministry for four coal blocks namely Beheraband North Extn, GondbaheraUjheni East, Lalgarh (North) and Tokisud Block II. "A total of 7 bids have been received for 4 coal mines," the ministry said. The online bids were decrypted and opened electronically in the presence of the bidders, it ...

Supply of coal to power plants in Nov more than consumption: Joshi

Several power plants of the country reportedly faced coal shortages during September and October this year

CIL's FY22 interim dividend of Rs 9/share to enrich govt by Rs 3,667 cr

The Maharatna PSU announced a 90 per cent interim dividend for FY22

China's coal rates slip after govt hints at further price regulation

China's thermal coal futures dropped 5.6% after the state economic planner signalled further regulations for prices

Supply of coal by CIL to power sector rises 23% in April-October

The dispatch of coal to the power sector by state-owned CIL rose 22.7 per cent to 291.72 million tonne (MT) in the first seven months of the ongoing fiscal year

Coal mine fire in Russia's Siberia kills 14, dozens missing: Report

Authorities said 11 miners were found dead and three rescuers also died later

Coal India consolidating its sustainable development goals, says govt

The government on Thursday said state-owned Coal India Ltd (CIL) is quietly engaged in further consolidating its sustainable development goals.

Coal-fired power plants to close after new wastewater rule

The new wastewater rule requires power plants to clean coal ash and toxic heavy metals

Coal, lignite firms to install 5,560 MW renewable energy capacity

Coal and lignite companies have planned to install additional 5,560 megawatt (MW) of renewable capacity in the country with an investment of over Rs 15,000 crore, the coal ministry on Thursday said.

'Phase down' coal not our language in climate deal, can't be blamed: India

The words were already there in the text of the climate conference in Glasgow, government officials say.

14 million tonnes per day: Why India and China won't quit coal

Coal not only remains crucial to their current energy needs but it looks set to have a role for decades to come

Nations reach climate agreement after India forces compromise on coal use

Change promoted by India commits to "phase down," rather than "phase out" coal power, the single biggest source of greenhouse gas emissions.

China wields political might to cool coal prices, but winter looms

Beijing's raft of interventions underscored the extent - and some limitations - of its regulatory might, but the country still faces the daunting task of keeping the fuel cheap and abundant throug

Climate change and India's energy choices

Prime Minister Modi's announcement at Glasgow bring India's pledges for containing climate change in alignment with the international mainstream.

Coal dispatch to power sector increases 27% to 59.73 MT in October

Coal dispatch to the power sector has increased by 27.13 per cent to 59.73 million tonnes (MT) in October, owing to a spurt in power demand amid unprecedented rise in import prices. The country's several thermal power plants were facing a crisis in the wake of low coal stock positions at their end. Coal supply to the power sector was 46.98 MT in October last year, according to government data. However, the supply of coal to the sponge iron sector last month declined by 29.2 per cent to 0.46 MT, over 0.65 MT in the corresponding month a year ago. The fuel dispatch to the cement sector dropped to 0.47 MT in October, over 0.68 MT in the year-ago period. In other sectors also, barring steel and cement, coal supply also declined to 4.19 MT last month, from over 6.71 MT in the year-ago period. Recently, union minister for coal Pralhad Joshi had asked Coal India Ltd (CIL) and its subsidiaries to make 'all out efforts' to ensure that at least 18 days of coal stock with thermal power plan

Energy crisis in India, China that helped revive coal is easing for now

Spot power prices have tumbled in India as electricity shortfalls have been addressed

India must clean up coal-reliant power sector to reach net-zero emissions

Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi delighted delegates at the COP26 climate summit with his announcement that the third-biggest emitter would reach net-zero by 2070.

In India, Tamil Nadu eyes coal power reboot in spite of local fears

Tamil Nadu is among India's top renewable energy producers, it is also constructing the most number of coal-fired plants nationwide, according to London-based environmental think tank Carbon Tracker.

Utilities' Sept coal imports at 7 yr-low despite call to boost shipments

Nearly three-fifths of India's coal-fired capacities currently have coal inventories that would last three days or less, federal power ministry data shows.