Indian Railways' coal handling up 42% in Q1

Indian Railways in April-June of FY22 transported 157.78 million tons (mt) of coal, up by 42.4 percent from 110.80 mt handled in corresponding quarter of FY21.

There is still a long way to go to squeeze coal out: BP

There are worrying signs that last year’s Covid-induced dip in carbon emissions will be short lived as the world economy recovers and lockdowns are lifted, says Bernard Looney Chief Executive Officer of BP in the recently published Statistical Review of World Energy 2021 published by the company.

“Growing Infrastrcuture is a big opportunity for OTR Tires in India”

India is now considered to be the largest market for Off-the-Road Tires (OTR) used in construction & mining industry. The opening up of the coal sector has provided further push to the potential usage of such tires. And Balkrishna Industries Ltd, a global player with diversified portfolio under the BKT brand across agriculture, industrial, construction, earthmoving, mining and port is set to seize the opportunity. Rajiv Poddar, Joint Managing Director, Balkrishna Industries Ltd., tells Arindam Bandyopadhyay of Coal Insights about the opportunities and outlook for the sector and the company.

Indian Railways' coal handling up 50% till May

Indian Railways in April-May 2021 transported 107.47 million tons (mt) of coal, 50 percent more than 71.55 mt handled in April-May 2020.

Power demand recovery to drive Global Coal & Mining's washery utilisation

Global Coal & Mining Pvt Ltd’s (GCMPL) coal beneficiation volumes are likely to gradually ramp up following recovery in India’s power demand, leading to increased demand for washed coal, India Ratings has said.

New South Wales sees end of thermal power by 2040

“The way we generate energy is set to change as the State’s coal generators progressively reach the end of their useful lives and are replaced with new generation and storage infrastructure.”

Coal in Net Zero era

Year 2020, despite all its nightmarish devastations, provided a vision of a future where there would be much less emission.

CIL's coal production up 1.7% in May

In line with the production growth seen in April, Coal India’s (CIL) coal production in May 2021 was up by 1.7 percent to 42.1 million tons (mt) as compared to 41.4 mt achieved in May 2020, according to (provisional) data released by the company.

India power sector should prepare for climate transition risks

Domestic thermal power sector should prepare itself for the impact of the country’s climate transition scenario of 450GW of renewable energy capacity by 2030, a new report by IEEFA has said.

Traffic handled by major ports up 30% in April

The 12 major Indian ports together handled 30% more traffic at 62 mt in April 2021 over 48 mt recorded for the corresponding month of previous year, according to IPA data.

SCCL's coal production up 62% in April

After witnessing a subdued performance last year, Singareni Collieries Company Ltd (SCCL) has staged a rebound in coal production growth at the beginning of the new fiscal. Coal production by SCCL in April 2021 stood at 4.86 million tons (mt), about 61.9 percent higher than 3 mt achieved in April 2020, according to (provisional) data released by the company.

Energy sector rises up to Covid challenge

Country’s energy sector including coal has overwhelmingly acted upon the clarion call to provide life-saving medical oxygen supplies along with setting up hospital care facilities on an urgent basis to mitigate the second wave of the Covid pandemic.

Coking coal: Prospects in a tumultuous year

A deep dive into factors any play at global and local levels.

“BIG OPPORTUNITIES AHEAD FOR CONSTRUCTION, MINING EQUIPMENT BIZ”

Commercial coal mining will bring capital investments of ₹33,000 crores in the next five years which will boost the size of the mining equipment biz to around ₹21,900 crores by 2025 with highest investment likely in dumpers, followed by crushing, pulverizing and sizing equipment, Sandeep Mathur, Brand Leader, Case India, told Ritwik Sinha of Coal Insights. The company has been attached to a number of government projects like Sagarmala, Bharatmala, Pradhan Mantri gram Sadak Yojna and Trilateral Highway (India-Myanmar-Thailandhighway).

CIL should speed up coking coal, coal gasification projects

With nearly 100 coal mines going for commercial mining, Coal India will face its biggest challenge from the private sector, especially in thermal coal as commercial mining would mostly be for coal meant for power plants.

NTPC records highest ever generation in FY21

“Due to its unique location as well as sound electricity infrastructure, India must lead in energy cooperation and development of market in the South Asia, regional transmission infrastructure development as well as facilitate efficient utilization of the energy resources for the cross-border entities. Nepal is the first country to avail the benefit of buying day ahead power from power exchange through NVVN.” Mohit Bhargava,CEO, NTPC Vidyut Vyapar Nigam Ltd.

Can Covid resurge sap the coal story?

The return of the Covid pandemic in a mutated and deadlier form is testing the resilience of the recovery of Indian economy which has just started to gather steam.

China To Cap Coal Output At 4.1 Bt A Year By 2025

China’s annual coal output will be capped at 4.1 billion tons (bt) by 2025, after it climbed 1.4 percent year-on-year to 3.9 bt in 2020, said a report issued by the China National Coal Association.

“WE SUPPORT THE #VOCALFORLOCAL INITIATIVE FROM THE INDIAN GOVERNMENT”

Atlas Copco has been playing an essential role in the coal mining sector in India with its range of portable air compressor segment, tailor-made for specialised applications like water well drilling, foundation drilling, coal mining and blast-hole drilling. Its light towers for ground lighting applications are also helping coal mines with night time mining operations. Tony Van Herbruggen, GM, Power Technique, Atlas Copco tells Ritwik Sinha of Coal Insights how the company is looking at opportunities in the coal mining sector in India.

“Solar tariff below ₹2 is not viable. Rates will settle in the next 6-8 months”

Dr Santi Pada Gon Chaudhuri is considered to be a pioneer and an expert in solar energy. With over 35 years of experience in the field of Renewable Energy, Dr Chaudhuri is a specialist in photovoltaic system engineering and design and has executed a large number of solar PV projects around India and abroad including designing and setting up India’s first off-grid solar power plant with mini grid. In 2016, he founded the International Solar Innovation Council that aims to catalyze global innovations for global population. He is currently associated with a number of projects and advises the private sector in executing their renewable energy strategy. Sumit Maitra of Coal Insights spoke to him on issues facing the sector.

Coal block auction 2nd tranche launched

The Coal ministry launched the 2nd tranche of auction for commercial coal mining offering 67 mines for sale of coal on March 25. The technical bids would be opened on May 28 and auction would be held on June 28.

Anglo American to demerge, list thermal coal biz

Anglo American Plc is progressing on its exit from its remaining thermal coal operations in South Africa, likely via a demerger, the company has said in its recently published annual report for 2020.

India's Energy Demand To Explode: IEA

“To meet growth in electricity demand over the next twenty years, India will need to add a power system the size of the European Union to what it has now.” IEA

“Coal India can elevate production to mandated levels if demand is conducive”

Coal India Ltd. has its work cut out to expand its production capacity by opening new mines and leveraging ‘digital technology’ to enhance performance from its existing projects.

Traffic Handled By Major Ports Down 12% Till October

The 12 major ports handled 354.82 mt of traffic in April-October, lower by 12% compared to same period last year.

‘No reason why new entrants to coal mining can't be successful'

In India, there are few scholars of repute who have been studying coal as a source of fuel and its importance to the economic life of the country. Dr. Rahul Tongia, Senior Fellow at the Centre for Social and Economic Progress, a not-for-profit Think Tank, ranks high among them. His recent book, Future of Coal in India: Smooth Transition or Bumpy Road Ahead? was recognized as a Top Energy Policy Book of 2020 globally, by Book Authority. He discusses with Sumit Maitra of Coal Insights issues and factors that will transform the coal sector post the commercial coal mine auction

Troubled Eskom to 'repurpose' old thermal plants

“As older power stations approach their economic end of life, we are investigating the impact on surrounding communities when the time comes for retiring or repurposing existing coal-fired units or stations; this will inform plans for shutting down these power stations.” André de Ruyter, Group Chief Executive

Power producers ask FM for financial support to revive sector

One of the biggest challenges that has afflicted power companies are the large overdue of receivables pending over long time, including regulatory dues. Recovery of such dues are inordinately delayed due to multiple litigations by the Discoms as a strategy to delay their payment obligation.

Navrattan Green Cements eyes 25 mtpa production by 2027,open to license technology

With India’s cement consumption expected to grow to around 800 million tons per annum (mtpa), there is need to incorporate significant production capacity, which eventually would lead to adverse environmental impact if traditional technology is used.

Coke sourcing key driver for Tata Metaliks merger with Tata Steel Long Products

Tata Steel has announced the merger of country’s leading producers of high-quality Pig Iron (PI) and Ductile Iron Pipes (DIP) maker, Tata Metaliks into Tata Steel Long Products.