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SCCL's coal production up 64% in Q1

Coal production by SCCL during Q1 FY22 stood at 15.57mt, 64% higher than 9.50 mt achieved in Q1 FY21.

The UK to end thermal coal use in October 2024

The deadline to phase out coal from Great Britain’s energy system has been brought forward by a year as part of the UK government’s decision to go further in driving down emissions and tackling climate change.

Coal handled by major ports up 38.5% in Q1

The 12 major Indian ports handled 39.37 million tons (mt) of coal (thermal + coking) during April- June of FY22, up by 38.5 percent from 28.42 mt recorded in the corresponding quarter of FY21, according to data released by the Indian Ports Association (IPA).

Cement sector sees demand revival

Retail demand was under pressure during the first two months of FY22 with April and May production falling by 12 percent and 17 percent respectively month-on-month (m-o-m) as per Index of Industrial Production data.

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.

CIL's coal production up 2.4% in Q1

Coal India’s (CIL) coal production during April-June quarter (Q1) of FY22 was up by 2.4 percent to 124 million tons (mt) as compared to 121 mt achieved during the same quarter last fiscal (FY21), according to (provisional) data released by the company.

India's May coal imports up 20% y-o-y

Coal and coke imports in May 2021 were up 20.44 percent year-on-year (y-o-y), according to import data available with Coal Insights. Imports rose to 19.92 million tons (mt) from 16.54 mt during May of previous year.

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.

SCCL's coal production up 69% in May

After putting up a dismal performance last year, Singareni Collieries Company Ltd (SCCL) has started the new fiscal on a high note. Coal production by SCCL in May 2021 surged to 5.44 million tons (mt), about 68.56 percent higher than 3.23 mt achieved in the same month last year, according to (provisional) data released by the company.

Traffic handled by major ports up 31% till May

12 major Indian ports handled 122 mt of total traffic during April-May 2021, up 31% over April-May 2020, according to IPA data.

Replacing coal with RE promises EU energy independence: Report

A recent modeling by the clean energy technology provider Wartsila has revealed that major system-wide benefits are in reach for European power producers that rapidly replace coal with renewable generation and flexibility - from avoiding fuel and carbon costs to new clean power export opportunities.

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.

NTPC doubles up on renewable target

Plans 60 GW capacity by 2032

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.”

Commercial coal block auction second tranche to take place in August

According to Vinod Kumar Tiwari, additional secretary, Ministry of Coal, with demand for coal as well as its prices continuing to rise, it is the best time to invest in the coal sector till environmental concerns catch up.

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.

Power capacity addition at 5,436 MW in FY21

Power generation capacity addition in FY21 stood at 5,436.15 megawatts (MW), according to data released by the Central Electricity Authority (CEA), a drop of 23 percent from 7,065 MW achieved in FY20.

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.

Indian Railways' coal handling up 52% in April

Railways in April 2021 transported 52% more coal at 52.52 mt against 34.56 mt handled in April 2020. Revenue from coal almost doubled to ₹5,448.94 crore in April.

Geo-referencing introduced for detecting, stopping illegal mining

Coal mining in certain areas has been getting a lot of criticism for illegal activities related to coal mining operations.

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.

Coal India eyeing 10 mtpa surface gasification projects

Coal India is developing six surface coal gasification projects with an aggregate production capacity of 10 million ton per annum (mtpa).

CIL's coal production up 4% in April

After suffering a negative production growth last year, Coal India Ltd (CIL) has started the new fiscal on a positive note.

Indian Railways' coal handling down 7.6% in FY21

Railways during FY21 transported 542 mt of coal, down by 7.6% from 587 mt handled during FY20. Revenue from coal were down by 20% to ₹50,596.25 crore during FY21.