COAL DEMAND

Coal India Limited (CIL) has lowered earnest money deposit and increased dry fuel quantity in e-auctions to encourage increased participation. The company has asked all its arms, except Northern Coalfields Ltd, to increase their offer quantity under...

The Kolkata-headquartered corporation now has only 14 MW installed solar capacity and is executing a 348 MW project in association with NTPC. A 250MW/hour capacity of battery storage is also under consideration, he said.

The coal sector saw significant growth of 10.2 per cent in May, reaching 184.7 points compared to 167.6 last year, making it the fastest growing industry among the eight core sectors according to the Index of Eight Core Industries. This growth was d...

Solar power generation in the third-largest producer of electricity from the sun rose to 63.6 billion kilowatt-hours (kWh) in the first half of 2024, the data showed, up 14.7% compared with the same period last year and 18.5% in the calendar year 20...

After a heatwave, heavy rain reduced power demand, with peak falling to 206 GW from 250 GW. The India Meteorological Department predicts stable temperatures amid heavy rainfall. Southern regions saw a monsoon onset, lowering consumption. Neighbourin...

State-owned Coal India Ltd (CIL) reported an 8% increase in coal production to 189.3 million tonnes (MT) in the first quarter of the current fiscal year, surpassing the target. The company achieved 100% satisfaction, with all seven subsidiaries show...

The Indian government is finalizing a policy to offer washed PCI coal to steel makers, aiming to reduce imports. PCI coal is crucial for steel production, enhancing efficiency and cutting carbon emissions. Plans include setting up coking coal washer...

India is considering reducing the mandatory blend of imported coal with locally produced fuel for thermal power units from 6% to 4-5% due to higher coal stocks at plants. The advisory on coal blending, extended in March to ensure power availability ...

Thermal power plants (TPPs) in India reported their highest-ever coal stock of over 45 million tonnes on June 16, a 32% increase from the previous year. The Ministry of Coal worked tirelessly to ensure a consistent coal supply by enhancing productio...

Peak demand for power in India's hot, arid northern plains hit a record earlier this week, even as the government said it continues to implement measures to meet high energy consumption.

India is set to add 15.4 gigawatts of new coal power capacity this year, the most in nearly a decade, to meet rising electricity demand. Despite clean-power goals, coal remains vital due to economic growth and severe heat waves. Challenges in energy...

This is despite an increase in coal production, which touched the 1-billion-tonne mark in FY24, which was in line with the government's target of reducing the country's dependence on coal imports, S&P said. Depleting hydroelectricity generation in t...

India's coal imports surged 13.2% to 26.10 million tonnes in April 2024, driven by early summer demand. Non-coking coal reached 17.40 MT and coking coal 4.97 MT. Amid calls for boosting domestic production, imports continue to rise, expected to meet...

Union Coal and Mines Minister G Kishan Reddy highlighted the significant increase in coal production over the past decade to meet power demands, addressing previous coal shortages and power cuts. Reddy assured that the BJP's election manifesto goals...

India aims to reduce coal imports and boost domestic production, according to Federal Coal Minister G. Kishan Reddy. The country, a major coal consumer, imported 176 million tons of thermal coal in 2023. Import levels are projected to drop below 160...

Sweltering heat and policy measures are driving a surge in gas-fired power use in India, with LNG imports set to sharply rise over the next two years. Gas-fired power generation doubled in April and May, impacting coal's share. India's LNG imports a...

Coal stocks at thermal power plants exceed 45 million tonnes, meeting 19 days' requirement despite 30% increase from last year. Government attributes sufficient stock to logistic arrangements for coal supply.

The coal ministry ensures adequate coal stock at thermal power plants before monsoons through sub-group meetings with state power generating companies and an inter-ministerial committee.

Coal ministry aims for 38-40 million tonnes closing stock by June 30, with a 13-19% increase from last year, to address summer and monsoon demands, benefiting from improved rail transportation and port supply.