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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
 "Indonesia's coal export ban nearly wipes out January trade surplus")
Govt launches portal to share key performance indicators of coal sector
The portal was launched by Coal Secretary Anil Kumar Jain
 "Govt launches portal to share key performance indicators of coal sector")
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
 "99 coal mines for commercial mining put on sale in fourth round of auction")
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
 "Don't foresee any coal shortage till March 2022, says Coal India chief")
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
 "Mahanadi Coalfields to set up 50-MW solar plant in Odisha's Sambalpur")
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
 "CIL's FY22 interim dividend of Rs 9/share to enrich govt by Rs 3,667 cr")
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
 "Glasgow summit: India has its way in COP26 deal on coal usage")
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
 "India's last-minute coal defense at COP26 hid role of China, US")
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.
 "Major win for India at COP26 as it convinces world to 'phase down' coal")
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
 "With time ticking down, hope is waning for a climate deal: Details here")
Commercial mining: Vedanta, Hindalco among 20 bidders for coal blocks
Vedanta Ltd, Hindalco Industries, Adani Power Maharashtra and Bharat Aluminium Company Ltd (Balco) are among the 20 companies that have submitted bids for 19 coal mines put up for sale in the second round of auctions for commercial mining. Of the total 34 bids submitted by these firms, the maximum (four each) were from Aurobindo Realty & Infrastructure Pvt Ltd and Sunflag Iron and Steel Company Ltd. Three bids each came from Shree Satya Mines Pvt Ltd and South West Pinnacle Exploration Ltd. Adhunik Power & Natural Resources Ltd, CG Natural Resources Pvt Ltd and Jhar Mineral Resources Pvt Ltd submitted two bids each. Companies like Vedanta, Hindalco Industries Ltd, Bharat Aluminium Company Ltd and Adani Power Maharashtra Ltd put in one bid each. "A total of 20 companies have submitted their bids in the auction process," the coal ministry said in a statement. A total of 34 bids have been received for the 19 coal mines, of which 10 are fully explored mines and nine are partially .
Does India need more coal power?
Can we really give up on fresh coal-based plants? And still meet the goal of 24x7 electricity for all? A number of connected issues have to be examined before coming to a conclusion
India unlikely to accept IEA's call to stop new fossil fuel investments
"We do not think the report by IEA has been vetted by the member countries as a position document", said a senior source in the government
 "India unlikely to accept IEA's call to stop new fossil fuel investments")