Geology and Reserves of Indian Coal

India ranks second amongst the coal producing countries of the world in terms of annual coal production. However, in respect of coal resources, it is endowed with less than 1 per cent of world coal resources.

Gmmco: A one-stop solution provider

Customers look to Gmmco to offer complete solutions be it new equipment, used equipment, rental, buyback, tailor-made product support solutions, etc.

Cummins India wins award at CII-ITC Sustainability Awards 2022

Cummins India (CIL) received Excellence in Environment Management award for the Manufacturing Sector at the prestigious CII-ITC Sustainability Awards 2022.

Coal production rises by 9% in December 2022 to 82.87 MT

India's coal production increased by 9.2 per cent to 82.87 million tonne in December 2022 from 75.87 million tonne recorded during November 2022.

Innovations in Mining!

Organised by CII, the 16th edition of the International Mining and Machinery Exhibition (IMME) - India's only focused fair for the mining industry was held between 16 to 19 November 2022 at Rajarhat, Kolkata.

Gmmco: A one-stop solution provider

Established in 1967, Gmmco is part of the $2.8 billion diversified CK Birla Group. Gmmco is a priority Caterpillar dealer for south, central and western India selling mining, construction and energy equipment to customers including CIL, SCCL, and other state-owned enterprises. Gmmco offers a one-stop solution shop for all industrial requirements.

CIL signs agreement to purchase Russian shovels at Rs 1,462 cr

Coal India Ltd (CIL) told the media that it had inked a pact for purchasing 11 Russian electric rope shovels of about Rs 1,462 crore.

CIL signs agreement to purchase Russian shovels at Rs 1,462 cr

Coal India Ltd (CIL) told the media that it had inked a pact for purchasing 11 Russian electric rope shovels of about Rs 1,462 crore.

MAJOR introduces new Namibia, Africa dealer

MAJOR announces the appointment of CrushPlant Namibia as its new aggregate and mining screen media authorised dealer in Africa. CrushPlant Namibia will serve customers in Namibia, Africa. The company will offer MAJOR’s screen media solutions, including FLEX-MAT high-vibration wire screens in tensioned and modular versions.

MAJOR Introduces new Namibia, Africa dealer

MAJOR announces the appointment of CrushPlant Namibia as its new aggregate and mining screen media authorized dealer in Africa. CrushPlant Namibia will serve customers in Namibia, Africa.

Coal India approves record 32 mining projects at Rs 47K cr

Scripting a record high, Coal India Limited (CIL) has approved 32 coal mining projects in the current fiscal till January 2021, which indicate an estimated incremental capital of around Rs 47,300 crore.

L&T Construction bags significant contract from Coal India

The Metallurgical and Material Handling Business of L&T Construction has secured an order from Northern Coalfields for a coal processing and load out package to be installed at the Dudhichua Mines located in Uttar Pradesh.

CIL gets green nod for 17 projects

According to Coal Minister Pralhad Joshi, Coal India (CIL) has received green clearances for 17 mining projects, which will enable CIL to achieve one-billion-tonne production target.

Mining Needs a Leg-up

For India to achieve its full potential in the mining sector, policymakers need to give a leg-up in lifting the mining sector on a high growth path. Jayanta Roy elaborates on the mining industry scenario in India.

CIL plans Rs 100 bn investment in conveyor belts

According to reports, Coal India (CIL) and its large pithead consumers are planning to invest Rs 100 billion in conveyor belts to transport coal directly from mines, without using trucks.

Transforming Skill Landscape

Shortage of skilled operators has been a major challenge faced by the infrastructure and construction industry for the past many years.

CIL fast tracking equipment procurement plan

According to reports, Coal India (CIL) is fast tracking the process of procuring 360 high capacity mining equipment valued at over Rs 70 billion to bolster production.

beml launches India's first 205T electric dump truck

BEML has launched an indigenously designed and developed nation's first 205T electric drive rear dump truck (Model BH205-E). This is expected to address the growing demand for higher capacity equipment in the mining industry.

Looking for a Turnaround

BEML flags off India?s first 205T electric dump truck

BEML has launched an indigenously designed and developed nation?s first 205T electric drive rear dump truck (Model BH205-E). This is expected to address the growing demand for higher capacity equipment in the mining industry.

The Mining Specialist

Case study 1: A silent performer saves crores for Coal India's contractor.A neesh Khan & Company (AKC Mining) is a major MDO in Central India operating in Shivpuri and Urdhan mines of Western Coalfields Limited, a subsidiary of Coal India Limited, and is involved in the removal of over burden (OB) and coal from these sites.

CIL to buy equipment worth Rs 120 bn in 2-3 years

Coal India Ltd (CIL) is planning to procure mining equipment worth Rs 120-130 billion in the next 2-3 years to ramp up its coal production.

CMPDI identifies 30 new coal mining projects

The Central Mine Planning and Design Institute (CMPDI) has identified 30 new coal mining projects for Coal India (CIL) that can add to the annual production capacity by 100 million tonnes.

Coal India posts 7 per cent rise in average loading of rakes

The average loading of rakes per day of Coal India (CIL) went up to 208.8 in the second quarter of the current fiscal, up by 7 per cent from 195.2 rakes per day compared to the same quarter last year.

Mining Equipment Trends

The mining equipment industry (MEI) is heavily dependent on equipment demand from coal and iron ore mining, both being highly equipment intensive, with over 30 per cent.

Revival on Cards?

India is witnessing an improved growth trend in coal mining, as Coal India Ltd (CIL) is aiming an output of one billion tonne by 2020. CIL has earmarked a capital investment of Rs 57,000 crore, as part of the road map for one billion tonne target, with a planned capex of Rs 8,500 crore in 2017-18.

CIL asked to ramp up output

The Central Government has asked Coal India Ltd (CIL) to ramp up production and dispatch 2 million tonne per day to power sector against around 1.6 million tonne at present

Coal India plans Rs 8,500-crore capex investment in 2017-18

Coal India Ltd (CIL) has planned to invest Rs 8,500 crore as capital expenditure in 2017-18 and has further planned to invest Rs 6,500 crore in various projects.

Coal India reports 5.5 per cent growth in Jan output

Coal India (CIL) said that its production grew by 5.5 per cent to 55.99 million tonne (mt) in January as compared to 52.86 mt in the same month last fiscal. However, the production during April 2016 to January 2017 remained flat.

CMPDI, SBI Capital in strategic cooperation

Central Mine Planning and Design Institute (CMPDI) signed an MoU with SBI Capital Markets for cooperation in areas of strategic business. A CIL statement said the MoU was for cooperation in areas of strategic business and commercial interest.

Government should fast-track the procurement

After a lull in the past three years, mining, especially coal, is set to show significant growth in the next few years. Coal India (CIL) is doing its best to increase coal production quickly, from the current 568 million tonne per annum (mtpa) to 927 mtpa by 2020.

3 CIL coal washeries under construction

According to reports, only three Coal India washeries out of 15 to be operationalised by 2017, are at the construction stage. Meanwhile letters of assurance have been issued with regard to five others having a capacity of 34.5 MTPA.

Buoyant Future

An unprecedented and the highest-ever, $1 trillion has been earmarked for investment in infrastructure development by Government of India in the current Five-Year Plan period (2012-17). Speeding along the guidelines set forth by the government, the infrastructure construction activity is rapidly growing in roads and highways, bridges, airports and power, while realty sector is yet to catch up.

Indian Mining Poised to Boom

3 CIL coal washeries under construction

According to reports, only three Coal India washeries out of 15 to be operationalised by 2017, are at the construction stage. Meanwhile letters of assurance have been issued with regard to five others having a capacity of 34.5 MTPA.

CIL plans 15 washeries

To improve the quality of coal, CIL will set up 15 new washeries for both coking and non-coking categories and three are likely to be commissioned next year.

CIL to insist on use of heavy machinery

In order to popularise use of heavy duty opencast machinery, Coal India (CIL) has decided to specify equipment sizes in all large mine development and operation (MDO)

Customized excavator helps Indonesian steel plant hit close to 100% recycling

Nine Volvo CE machines, including a specially adapted excavator, have helped a steel producer in Cilegon, Indonesia recycle over 97% of the waste material from its steel-making process. In the two years since the machines arrived the customer is reporting excellent success.

JK Tyre buys Kesoram unit

JK Tyre and JK Asia Pacific Singapore Pte Ltd, a wholly owned subsidiary of JK Tyre, have signed a binding term sheet with Kesoram Industries Ltd (KIL)

CIL to enhance underground mining

Coal India (CIL) plans to incentivise underground mining and consider reopening six such closed mines as contribution from underground mines

Mining Growth

India is on track to overtake the US as the second-largest coal consumer after China this decade. India wants to more than double coal output to 1.5 billion tonne by 2020. The central government has already taken specific actions including e-auctions of coal blocks; 28 blocks are already allocated and more blocks to be e-auctioned soon.

Mining Potential

With the growing demand for increased output of coal and iron ore and other minerals, the demand for mining equipment and machinery is expected grow manifold.

Demand for mining equipment from PSUs is expected to increase

Gmmco is fully geared up to serve its customers with efficient product support, so they achieve maximum uptime and productivity of CAT fleet, says S Ananthakrishnan, AVP, Mining Project Sales, Gmmco. Excerpts from the interview.

Demand for mining equipment from PSUs is expected to increase

Gmmco is fully geared up to serve its customers with efficient product support, so they achieve maximum uptime and productivity of CAT fleet, says S Ananthakrishnan, AVP, Mining Project Sales, Gmmco.

Mining Potential

With the growing demand for increased output of coal and iron ore and other minerals, the demand for mining equipment and machinery is expected grow manifold. The mining sector has gone through major challenges in the last few years. For instance, the CE industry

Projects to Augment Coal Production

Piyush Goyal, Minister of state for Power, Coal & New and Renewable Energy stated that the 7 subsidiary coal companies of Coal India (CIL) and Singareni Collieries Company (SCCL) will be taking up projects to augment the coal production.

Coal India eyes foreign coal assets

India's coal giant Coal India Ltd (CIL) is eyeing global coal assets to tide over the growing domestic demand. The company plans to form a consultants panel which would help in acquiring, developing and operating coal blocks abroad.

Coal Ministry to take up restructuring of Coal India Ltd

The coal ministry has prepared action plan for restructuring of state-owned Coal India Ltd (CIL). This is to improve overall operational efficiency of the company. CIL has seven subsidiaries. The company has missed the coal production targets in 2013-14. While considering the restructuring issue, the government is likely to increase the delegation of powers to all the CIL subsidiaries.

MMTC is the sole bidder for CIL coal import contract

Coal India Ltd intends to import coal for meeting its supply obligation to the power sector. The coal giant has invited expression of interest in this regard. So far, only MMTC has shown interest in the coal import contract.

NTPC non-payment to Coal India over low quality coal awaits solution

The Comptroller and Auditor General of India (CAG) has asked state-owned power producer NTPC Ltd and Coal India Ltd (CIL) to resolve the Rs. 2,500 crore payment dispute over fuel supply and avoid an accounting nightmare. India?s largest power generation utility has argued over the poor calorific value of coal being supplied by Coal India.

Government should fast-track the land acquisition process

Gmmco, well supported by Caterpillar, is the one-stop shop for mining equipment and solutions. We offer the complete range of Cat surface and underground mining machines

Getting ready for the upturn

In spite of the unfavourable market dynamics, most of the OEMs have adopted innovative strategies to sustain themselves while keeping an eye on the coming boom. Innovative strategies are developed to retain existing customers

CIL stops mining at six big coal blocks

The lack of environment clearances for expansion projects of Coal India Ltd (CIL) has broaden the gap between the coal production target and actual output in the current fiscal. CIL has been forced to stop mining at several coal blocks

Realising the mining potential

Streamlining the mining process

The year that went by - in fact, the last two years - put the country?s mining sector through one of its toughest tests. The Supreme Court ban on iron ore mining in Karnataka in 2011 and in Goa in 2012, alongside the Coalgate scams and environmental restrictions severely impacted this sector, and led to a considerable dent in the growth of the CE sector during this period.

Year End Review of Ministry of Coal

Coal sector witnessed a number of initiatives during 2013 to augment coal production and supply. Regular reviews of captive coal blocks were held by Inter-Ministrial Group to expedite their development, fuel supply agreements were signed with Power Sector and setting of Coal regulator approved. Under the bidding policy, seventeen coal blocks allotted to the Government Companies and thirty eight coal blocks brought under production.

Govt says coal demand may not exceed 60,000 mw capacity

The Union Coal Ministry has told the Coal India (CIL) that the requirement of coal under the fuel supply agreements would not be for more than 60,000 mw by 2015 due to various reasons, including slippages in the schedule for commissioning of projects.

CIL confident to achieve Rs 9,000 cr capex target

Coal India (CIL) is confident of achieving this fiscal year's (2013-14) Rs 9,000 crore capital expenditure target. The government-owned company had missed its capex target of last fiscal. CIL has also informed the Union Finance Ministry that it would pay dividend of Rs 7,958 crore for the fiscal year 2013-14.

CIL needs to mine 150 mt in Q4 to meet target

To meet its full year target, Coal India (CIL) will have to work fast to mine more than 150 million tonne in the fourth quarter of 2012-13. In the first three quarters (April-December 2012), the public sector company mined 308.89 million tonne.

NTPC to have new mining unit for fuel security

To secure fuel supplies to run its thermal power plants, India?s single largest coal consumer and State-owned NTPC plans to create a separate coal mining division. NTPC, India's largest electricity generator, has been concerned about the quality of fuel supplies from Coal India (CIL).

NTPC to have new mining unit for fuel security

To secure fuel supplies to run its thermal power plants, India?s single largest coal consumer and State-owned NTPC plans to create a separate coal mining division. NTPC, India's largest electricity generator, has been concerned about the quality of fuel supplies from Coal India (CIL).

Decision on CIL's 5% divestment in 2 months

Coal India (CIL) divestment is likely to be finalised in the next one-two months, says Union Coal Minister Prakash Jaiswal. The Minister said the Cabinet will take a final call on divesting 5 per cent stake in the world?s largest coal producer.

CIL production increases by 10.5% in Q2

In the last July-September quarter, Coal India (CIL) has achieved a 10.5 per cent growth in production to 98.5 million tonne against the same period last year. Supplies to consumer or offtake grew by 7.5 per cent to 109 mt. CIL reported 0.4 per cent growth in production and two per cent growth in offtake during April-June 2013.

CIL sanctions Rs 2,295 cr for its 4 new mining projects

Government-owned miner Coal India has sanctioned Rs 2,294.79 crore for its four new mining projects with an estimated capacity of 12.5 million tonne. During the 12th Plan period, CIL has plans to take up 126 projects with an estimated capacity of 438.04 million tonne.

CIL may start coal imports by September end

Government-owned Coal India (CIL) would seek advance payment from its customers for its coal supplies, which it is going to be imported. And for its maiden coal import, the CIL may float a tender by September end. Sources in CIL said that a series of meetings with power producers and trading firms has taken place.

CIL may start coal imports by September end

Government-owned Coal India (CIL) would seek advance payment from its customers for its coal supplies, which it is going to be imported. And for its maiden coal import, the CIL may float a tender by September end. Sources in CIL said that a series of meetings with power producers and trading firms has taken place.

CIL misses output, offtake target

During August, coal output of the state-run miner Coal India (CIL) stood at 31.68 million tonne (mn t), less than its target of 32.73 mn t. The company's offtake during the month was 35.10 mn t, lower than the target of 35.54 mn t. During Apr-Aug 2013, the company produced 167.3 mn t of coal against the target of 173.04 mn t

CIL given new deadline to sign 173 FSAs

At a recent meeting, union coal ministry asked public sector miner Coal India (CIL) to enter into fuel supply agreements (FSAs) with power plants for 78,000 mw capacity by September 6. The order from the ministry comes after the earlier deadline for signing FSAs ended on August 30.

Coal India to develop coal bed methane reserves

Union Minister of State for Coal Pratik PrakashBapu Patil has said that Coal India (CIL) is pursuing development of coal mine methane (CMM) from its mining areas as it would be beneficial on mine safety as well as environment. Ministry of Coal has made CMPDI, the Nodal Agency for development of coal mine methane in India. At Moonidih mine of Bharat Coking Coal (BCCL), CIL/CMPDI has successfully implemented a CMM demonstration project, which is funded by the Union government.

Coal banking under consideration of law ministry

The proposal of coal banking arrangement, which was mooted by the Association of Power Producers (APP), has been referred to the union law ministry for its opinion. According to APP, this could increase the domestic supply and thereby reduce imports. The law ministry would study the various legal issues involved with the idea of coal banking send its opini

CMPDI drills mines for coal exploration

Till July 2013, the Central Mine Planning & Design Institute (CMPDI) carried out 2.16 lakh metre of drilling for coal exploration compared to government's set target of 9.0 lakh meter. Of this, the institute drilled 96,691 metre through departmental resources. This is a growth of 14 percent. Some 50 reports have also been prepared till July 2013 agai

Govt to modernise coal mining operations

The Union government has said that Coal India (CIL) has adopted modern technologies for coal mining. It has proposed to further modernise mining operations in its mines. For this purpose, a Committee has been constituted to look after the issues for technology up-gradation and modernisation of CIL through hiring of international consultants.

CIL to raise efficiency by installing GPS system

By March 2014, Coal India (CIL) plans to install GPS based system for tracking transportation of coal and thereby improve efficiency at its major mines. The system is intended to prevent theft of coal and increase productivity. The state-run miner is learnt to have issued tenders for installing the tracking system across all major mines under afte

CIL eyes 3 coal mines in Australia

Coal India (CIL) plans to acquire three coal assets, with a combined production of 25 million tonne (mn t) per annum, in Australia in order to meet the fuel demand for domestic power plants. In April, CIL entered into non-disclosure agreements with three companies in Australia. He added the equity participation being sought by the miner varies between 25 p

Coal India awards drilling contract for Mozambique asset

An unknown company was reportedly awarded a contract for drilling a further 30,000 metre in the Mozambique mines belonging to Coal India (CIL). In order to assess reserves of its mines in Mozambique, the state-run miner wanted to drill the area further and for this purpose it invited bids from reputed companies in February

CIL chief hopes to exceed Rs 1 trillion revenue in FY14

Media reports quoted Narsing Rao, Chairman of Coal India (CIL) as saying that the firm, which posted a turnover of Rs 88,281 crore during 2012-13 hopes to achieve a 12-13 percent growth in the same in the current financial year. He reportedly expressed hope of exceeding Rs 100,000-crore turnover during 2013-14. There are only eight companies in India that are in the Rs 100,000-crore club

CIL to retain right to set coal price

Coal Secretary SK Srivastava has reportedly informed a news agency that the ultimate right to fix price of coal would be vested with Coal India (CIL) even after the setting up of a regulator. He said the proposed coal regulator would out the principles and methodologies upon which pricing will be done while the state-run miner CIL will retain the right to set p

Govt to hire consultant to restructure Coal India

Government is in the process of hiring an external consultant to advise on the restructuring of Coal India (CIL) for a long term sustainability roadmap. The government is learnt to have shortlisted nine consultants for the purpose. Meanwhile, agency reports quoted Coal Minister Prakash Jaiswal as saying that he was not in favour of splitting the state-run CIL. The minister has reportedly said

CERC clarifies on coal supply under FSA

In a reply to the clarification sought by the union power ministry, CERC said Coal India (CIL) has the responsibility to meet the full requirement under FSAs even if it has to resort to imports. Some days ago, the power ministry asked the CERC whether the existing policies permit CIL to meet its fuel supply agreements (FSAs) commitments (for post-March 2009 power projects) through supply of impo

Ministry wants resolution of key issues before CIL stake sale

Agency reports indicate that union coal ministry wants the Department of Disinvestment (DoD) to move ahead with the divestment of stake in Coal India (CIL) after key issues are resolved. The 10 per cent equity sale in the coal miner was cleared by an Inter-ministerial Group (IMG) and this may fetch the government over Rs 17,000 crore. The government, at present holds 90 per cent stake in

Coal India to set up washeries

Coal India (CIL) is in the process of setting up 20 new washeries with an annual capacity of 111 million tonne. Currently, it operates 17 washeries with an annual capacity of 39.4 million tonne, reports suggest. Environment activists and power plants, who use coal, are demanding that coal be supplied after it is treated in washeries so that impurities are removed

Coal ministry counters charges of NTPC

Union coal ministry refuted the charges levelled by union power ministry and NTPC that Coal India (CIL) was supplying inferior quality coal to the power producer. The power ministry took its grievances against CIL to the Cabinet Committee on Investments (CCI) and this move irked the union coal ministry

CIL may exceed output target in FY14

A leading media quoted Coal Minister Sriprakash Jaiswal as saying that the state-run miner Coal India (CIL) may exceed the output target of 482 million tonne (mn t) in 2013-14. In 2012-13, it produced 452 mn t of the fuel. If it exceeds the target, the output of the firm would be at a five-year high, reports suggest. In 2013-14, CIL's output growth would be more than 6.7 per cent. The

CIL to raise average daily coal loading

In order to achieve its despatch target of 493 million ton (mn t) in 2013-14, state-run miner Coal India (CIL) plans to raise its average daily loading to 212 railway rakes in the current year from the 186 rakes in 2012-13. The the world?s largest coal miner achieved an average daily rake loading of 201.5 in April 2013, a 11.4 per c

Proposed regulator to fix price of surplus coal from captive mines

A ministerial committee headed by Finance Minister P Chidambaram decided to give the power to fix price for the surplus coal produced by captive mines to the proposed coal regulatory authority. Accordingly, the coal ministry would include a separate clause in the draft Coal Regulatory Authority Bill covering

Environment ministry clears 18 coal projects

The union environment ministry cleared 18 coal mining projects of the monopoly coal miner Coal India (CIL), Minister of State for Coal Pratik Prakashbapu Patil informed the Rajya Sabha. The Ministry of Environment and Forests gave environmental clearances (EC) for 14 projects and stage-I forestry clearances (FC) for four projects of CIL soon after the meeting of Cabinet Committee on Inve

CIL invites EoI from merchant bankers

In order to pick up stake in foreign mining assets, Coal India (CIL) decided to rope in additional merchant bankers. Currently, RBS, Bank of Canada and BofA-Merrill Lynch along with its Indian arm DSP Merrill Lynch are the merchant bankers for CIL. The state-run miner invited expressions of interest from merchant bankers on possible targets, besides extending the

Environment ministry clears 18 coal projects

The union environment ministry cleared 18 coal mining projects of the monopoly coal miner Coal India (CIL), Minister of State for Coal Pratik Prakashbapu Patil informed the Rajya Sabha. The Ministry of Environment and Forests gave environmental clearances (EC) for 14 projects and stage-I forestry clearances (FC) for four projects of CIL soon after the meeting of Cabinet Committee on Inve

CIL may import coal for the first time

In order to meet supply commitments from power sector, state-run miner Coal India (CIL) would source coal from abroad for the first time in 2013-14. CIL, which produces around 80 percent of the country's coal, has found it difficult to meet the supply commitments from power producers under the fuel supply agreements (FSA

CIL may import 15 mt coal in 2013-14

Coal India may need to import nearly 15 million tonne coal in 2013-14 to meet the shortfall in domestic coal supplies. This follows the government decision on April 22 that allowed the miner to fill the gap between domestic supplies and annual contracted quantity to power stations by imports.

DVC holds talks with CIL for coal mining

Public sector power generator Damodar Valley Corporation (DVC) is said to be holding discussion with Coal India (CIL) on mining old and abandoned coal mines. The company plans to produce coal from old and abandoned mines in order to meet its coal requirement. The company has held its power capacity expansion proje

CIL eases restrictions in FSAs

Following criticisms from some sections, Coal India (CIL) has liberalised some of the restrictions imposed by it in the fuel supply agreements (FSAs) that it signs with power companies. For example, the state-run miner allowed supply of coal in excess of annual contracted quantity (ACQ) with mutual consent

NTPC, CIL conduct joint sampling of coal

Power major NTPC and Coal India (CIL) are conducting coal sampling tests jointly following the decision arrived at a meeting with the union Coal Secretary Sanjay Kumar Srivastava in April 10. During his meeting with the chiefs of NTPC and CIL, Srivastava said that both the firms would conduct a joint

60 power plants sign FSA with Coal India

So far, 60 power plants have entered into fuel supply agreements (FSA) with the public sector miner Coal India (CIL). CIL is mandated to sign a total of 143 FSAs in respect of identified power projects of 60,000-mw capacity, which have been assured for coal supply, in the next five

CIL to supply coal from Kaniha mine to NTPC

Power generation major NTPC is learnt to have installed the material handling system for transporting coal from the Kaniha opencast coal mine to its 3,000-mw NTPC Kaniha power station. Reports indicate that NTPC may source a major part of the 17-million-tonne fuel requirement for its Kaniha power station from the 10

NTPC welcomes CIL's plan on coal supply

Power generation major NTPC welcomed the decision by Coal India (CIL) to divert its entire annual incremental production to the power sector. Arup Roy Choudhury, Chairman and Managing Director of NTPC said the company's 10 stations gets coal supply from CIL through a dedicated merry-go-round netw

Capital infusion helps BCCL shore up networth

Recently, the networth of the country's largest coking coal producer Bharat Coking Coal (BCCL) turned positive after several years following the fund infusion by Coal India (CIL). BCCL's net worth is learnt to have been exhausted by accumulated losses of about Rs 5,600 crore till March

CIL plans to reduce coal stock by 15 mn t

Coal India (CIL) plans to reduce its stock by 15 million tonne (mn t) in 2013-14 in order to increase the supply of the fuel to power plants. In 2012-13, the company reduced the stock by 18 percent from a year ago to about 58 million tonne, its lowest in four years. It may be noted that many power plants in the coun

Evacution of coal to be the focus of CIL

Expressing concern over poor evacuation infrastructure, S Narsing Rao, Chairman of Coal India (CIL) said the firm would focus more on increasing offtake of coal during 2013-14. He said owing to hurdles in evacuation, the company aims to produce only 482 million tonne (mn t) coal in 2013-14 despite having potential to produce

NTPC locks horns with CIL

Power major NTPC has locked horns with its fellow state-run company Coal India (CIL) over what is claims as the poor calorific value of coal being supplied by the latter. Calorific value refers to the amount of heat that can be generated by burning a certain amount of fuel. Typic