The Ministry of Coal launched the auctions of coal mines for commercial mining under 7th round and second attempt of 6th round on March 29, 2023. After evaluation of bids, forward e-auctions for six mines were commenced from 01.08.2023. On the 3rd day of the e-auction, one MMDR coal mine was put up for auction. […]
Ghatampur Thermal Power Plant of NLCIL likely to be operational by this year end – EQ Mag
Rs. 19,406 crore Project is being set up as Joint Venture of NLCIL and UP Government Coal CPSE to venture into Power Sector in a big way Coal India to set up Thermal Power Plant near Amarkantak (MP) at a cost of Rs. 5,600 crore Realising the future of coal sector, the Ministry of Coal […]
Three Coal Mines Auctioned on Day two of 7th Round Commercial Auction – EQ Mag
Combined Geological Reserves comes to 1,499.40 Million Tonnes The Ministry of Coal had launched the auction of coal mines for commercial mining under 7th round and second attempt of 6th round on March 29, 2023. After evaluation of bids, forward e-auctions for six mines were commenced from 01.08.2023. On the second day, three coal mines […]
Nine States Attain Enhanced Coal Production During 2022-23 – EQ Mag
The country has witnessed the highest ever coal production in the Year 2022-23. The all India coal production in the year 2022-23 was 893.19 Million Tonne (MT) (Provisional) in comparison to 778.21 MT in the year 2021-22 with a growth of about 14.77%. Rise in the production of coal has been reported in the States […]
Details of Coal Blocks Auctioned Under Commercial Coal Mine Auctioning – EQ Mag
Detail of coal mines offered in commercial rounds of auction till date, Tranche-wise and State-wise may be found in the Annexure-1 enclosed. After allocation of coal mine, allocattee is required to take all requisite clearances including Environment and Forest Clearance from Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change [MoEF&CC] before start of coal production. Environment […]
Focus on 100 Million Ton Coal Gasification by 2030 – EQ Mag
Government has launched National Coal Gasification Mission to achieve coal gasification and liquefaction of 100 MT of coal by 2030. In line with the Mission document, Coal India Limited has signed MOUs with BHEL, GAIL and IOCL to take up coal gasification projects in the country. In order to promote coal gasification, Ministry of Coal […]
Thirteen Railway lines under construction for faster Coal Transportation – EQ Mag
Government has made several policy reforms in the coal sector. Ministry of Coal is coordinating with Ministry of Railways to enhance coal evacuation & distribution capabilities. At present, 13 Railway lines are being constructed in collaboration with the Ministry of Railways for expansion of coal distribution capabilities, which are at various stages of construction. A […]
East Zonal Conference on PM-Gatishakti & National Logistic Policy – EQ Mag
East Zonal Conference on PM-Gatishakti and National Logistic Policy was held on 16.02.2023 at Bhubaneswar. The objective is to bring different Ministries, States, Departments & Industries together for integrated planning and coordinated development of logistics infrastructure with emphasis on the States of Odisha, Jharkhand, West Bengal and Bihar. It aims at improving logistics efficiency and […]
Extension of Registration Date for Star Rating of Coal and Lignite Mines – EQ Mag
In an effort to facilitate greater participation and ensure accurate self-evaluation, the Ministry of Coal has extended the last date for registration and self – evaluation for Star Rating of Coal and Lignite Mines from 15th July to 25th July 2023. On May 30, 2023, a notification was issued for the registration of all Coal […]
Adequate Availability of Coal for Thermal Power Plants: Coal Ministry – EQ Mag
Coal Stock with Power Plants touches 33.46 Million Tonne, up by 28% Sufficient Rakes being made available by Indian Railways Coal Ministry has clarified that there is adequate availability of coal for Thermal Power Plants (TPP) of the country. As on 16th July 2023, thermal power plant end coal stock stands at 33.46 million tonne […]