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Country has constraints in availability of domestic coal, says govt
The country is facing constraints in the domestic coal availability and the rest of the dry fuel demand needs to be met with imports, according to the coal ministry. The ministry has also emphasised that coal block holders -- both captive and commercial -- have a major role to play in mitigating the coal shortfall situation. Domestic coal production is about 800 million tonnes, according to the coal additional secretary, who is also the chairperson of an inter-ministerial panel on coal linkages for the power sector. The inter-ministerial panel met ?recently to consider the requests for coal linkages to central/state sector power plants and to review the status of existing coal linkages. The additional coal secretary stated that "there are constraints in domestic coal availability and the domestic coal production is roughly about 800 MT". "Therefore, the rest of the coal demand of the country has to be met through imports from other countries", according to the minutes of the meetin
 "Country has constraints in availability of domestic coal, says govt")
Decoding the link between coal policy changes and the power crunch in India
Coal supply reforms are medium term, but they have created an immediate surge in demand. The result is a power crisis
 "Decoding the link between coal policy changes and the power crunch in India")
India allows state utilities to sell 25% allocated coal to other producers
India is likely to face more power cuts this year as utilities' coal inventories are at the lowest pre-summer levels in at least nine years
 "India allows state utilities to sell 25% allocated coal to other producers")
Indonesia's coal export ban nearly wipes out January trade surplus
Authorities on January 1 announced an unexpected suspension of all coal exports due to critically low inventory of the fuel at domestic power plants
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Govt launches portal to share key performance indicators of coal sector
The portal was launched by Coal Secretary Anil Kumar Jain
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CIL's capex for April-December rises 37% YoY to Rs 10,717 crore
CIL's capex spend during the referred period marks 86.3 per cent of the progressive target achievement
 "CIL's capex for April-December rises 37% YoY to Rs 10,717 crore")
99 coal mines for commercial mining put on sale in fourth round of auction
Of these 99 mines on offer, 59 are fully explored mines and 40 are partially explored
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Don't foresee any coal shortage till March 2022, says Coal India chief
He said the last quarter saw "high" output, and issues related to the production of Central Coalfields Ltd and Bharat Coking Coal Ltd are also getting resolved
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Captive power plants request government to normalise coal supply
On an average, captive power plant-based industries are getting less than 50 per cent of the coal against secured linkages and Coal India Ltd (CIL) auctions
Mahanadi Coalfields to set up 50-MW solar plant in Odisha's Sambalpur
The company said this project will reduce carbon dioxide emission by 91,020 tonnes per annum
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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
 "Supply of coal to power plants in Nov more than consumption: Joshi")
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
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Return of Mao-era coal coupons show China's crisis isn't over
The coupons are coming after a shortage of the fuel drove up prices and led to widespread power curbs last month
 "Return of Mao-era coal coupons show China's crisis isn't over")
Glasgow summit: India has its way in COP26 deal on coal usage
The Glasgow Climate Pact is the first-ever UN climate deal to plan to reduce coal usage
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India's last-minute coal defense at COP26 hid role of China, US
A dramatic process of revision to the final text unfolded in the closing minutes of talks on Saturday
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Major win for India at COP26 as it convinces world to 'phase down' coal
India managed to convince the world to include coal to the 'phase down', instead of 'phase out' after days of negotiations.
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India considering strategic reserves for natural gas, imported coal
India is considering maintaining strategic reserves of natural gas and imported coal to address future supply shocks
Power is India's latest 'real' crisis: This is how we can end dysfunctionality
Political, administrative and sociological reforms have to be worked upon simultaneously.
Without stricter checks, directive to 'utilise' fly ash may prove futile
The latest notification does not address chronic problems of badly managed and risky disposal of fly ash by polluting units, say environmentalists
 "Without stricter checks, directive to 'utilise' fly ash may prove futile")
With time ticking down, hope is waning for a climate deal: Details here
Getting India's support will be key to the success of the United Nations-backed COP26 climate talks scheduled to occur in Glasgow, Scotland in November
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