‘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.

Peabody Energy fears bankruptcy due to fall in India imports, US demand

Peabody Energy, world’s largest private-sector coal producer, may potentially face bankruptcy following global turmoil in the coal sector.

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.

COMMERCIAL COAL MINE AUCTION Dawn of A New Era

The month of November turned historic with the execution of country’s maiden auction of coal mines for commercial usage that marked the country’s transition to a liberalised coal sector that promises access to a fuel on demand at competitive prices without bureaucratic hassles and monopolistic attitude.

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.

Coal India eyes 58 mt additional output in FY21

Signs Memorandum of Understanding with ministry

“PRIVATE SECTOR'S PROSPECT IN COAL MINING VERY PROMISING”

As the nation undertakes the historic auction of coal mines for commercial sale of coal, this single-most defining reform measure announced by the government amidst the Covid pandemic looks set to reshape the dynamics of the Indian coal market. Spearheading this bold initiative, Pralhad Joshi, Union Minister of Parliamentary Affairs, Coal and Mines, Government of India, aims to steer the coal sector towards a market economy, self-sufficiency, and a greener and cleaner future. Arindam Bandyopadhyay of Coal Insights gets to ask the minister the most topical issues that confront coal, in an exclusive interview.

Traffic handled by major ports down 14% till Sept

The 12 major Indian ports handled 299 mt of total traffic in April September, lower by 14% than 348 mt recorded for the same period of last year.

Power cos sign MoU for FY21

NTPC targets ₹98,000 crore revenues

No power capacity addition in August

No power generation capacity addition in August, according to data released by the Central Electricity Authority (CEA).

NTPC may put 7.4 GW of preconstruction capacity on hold: IEEFA

NTPC may discontinue 7.4 GW of pre-construction capacity as it focuses more on renewable energy, a noted US-based energy research agency has said in a recent report.

Major Aussie coking coal project goes underway

15 mtpa capacity eyes China, India markets

India's August coal imports down 18% on year

Coal and coke imports in August 2020 were down 18.28% on a yearly basis. Imports are down to 15.64 mt from 19.14 mt in August last year.

Indian Railways' coal handling down 18% in April-September

Indian Railways during April-September transported 17.85 percent lesser coal at 234.25 mt from 285.16 mt handled during year-ago period. Revenue earnings from coal fell 31.7 percent to ₹20,453.32 crores from ₹29,957.60 crore during this period.

Coal India arms may get pricing freedom

“If all the Coal India subsidiaries are made independent, they will compete with each other. (Then) I see the price of coal coming down”: Power minister R K Singh

China sends confusing signals on Aussie coal imports

“Our commercial team has recently received deferment requests from some of our Chinese customers”: BHP chairman Ken MacKenzie

India's July Coal Imports Down 26% On Year

Coal and coke imports in July are estimated to have declined 26.12 percent on year, according to vessel data from various sources. Imports fell to 14.48 mt from 19.61 mt on year.

Traffic at major ports down 16.6% till August

The 12 major Indian ports handled 245.05 mt of total traffic in AprilAugust, lower by 16.56 percent from 293.67 mt recorded in same period of last year, as per IPA.

NLC India suffers project delays on Covid impact

Talabira mines coal excavation begins

Majority of coal-fired plants may miss 2022 emission norms deadline

Close to 65 percent of coal-fired power plants in India may fail to comply with 2022 deadline for environmental norms, says an assessment by Centre for Science and Environment (CSE).

Power producers seek PPA signatory role in 5,000 MW combined tariff bid

Thermal power companies want to participate directly in the 5,000-Mega Watt tender floated by Solar Energy Corporation of India for bundled renewable plus coal-based power tariff bids.

Growing Aussie Covid cases pose challenge to coal: New Hope Corp

There have been several announcements, on the supply side, regarding production cuts in Colombia, Indonesia, and most recently Australia as producers look to re-balance production profiles to match market demand.

Coal India to float MDO tenders shortly for 10 mines

To make quantum jump in coal production, tenders inviting Mine Developer and Operators (MDO) for 10 of Coal India’s mines would be floated shortly, Coal India chairman Pramod Agrawal said.

Coal India to focus on washeries for coking coal import substitution

With an aim to bring down coking coal imports and achieve Atmanirbharata in the supply of fuel for steel plants, Coal India has decided to focus on coal beneficiation in a bigger way, the company has disclosed in its annual report.

Adani, JSPL eye commercial mining auction

Aggressive bidding ruled out

Coal India To Appoint Global Sampling Agency

Sample testing costs to be divided on 50:50 basis

NTPC eyes 15 mt coal output in FY21

Work on Kerandiri and Chatti Bariatu to begin soon

Tangedco to shift supplies from MCL to SCCL

Naini mine may meet future need