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Mahanadi Coalfields to set up 50-MW solar plant in Odisha's Sambalpur

The company said this project will reduce carbon dioxide emission by 91,020 tonnes per annum

Mahanadi Coalfields to set up 50-MW solar plant in Odisha's Sambalpur
Updated On : 05 Dec 2021 | 8:35 PM IST

Supply of coal to power plants in Nov more than consumption: Joshi

Several power plants of the country reportedly faced coal shortages during September and October this year

Supply of coal to power plants in Nov more than consumption: Joshi
Updated On : 29 Nov 2021 | 9:25 PM IST

CIL's FY22 interim dividend of Rs 9/share to enrich govt by Rs 3,667 cr

The Maharatna PSU announced a 90 per cent interim dividend for FY22

CIL's FY22 interim dividend of Rs 9/share to enrich govt by Rs 3,667 cr
Updated On : 29 Nov 2021 | 9:18 PM IST

Return of Mao-era coal coupons show China's crisis isn't over

The coupons are coming after a shortage of the fuel drove up prices and led to widespread power curbs last month

Return of Mao-era coal coupons show China's crisis isn't over
Updated On : 25 Nov 2021 | 11:21 PM IST

Glasgow summit: India has its way in COP26 deal on coal usage

The Glasgow Climate Pact is the first-ever UN climate deal to plan to reduce coal usage

Glasgow summit: India has its way in COP26 deal on coal usage
Updated On : 15 Nov 2021 | 2:22 AM IST

India's last-minute coal defense at COP26 hid role of China, US

A dramatic process of revision to the final text unfolded in the closing minutes of talks on Saturday

India's last-minute coal defense at COP26 hid role of China, US
Updated On : 15 Nov 2021 | 1:57 AM IST

Major win for India at COP26 as it convinces world to 'phase down' coal

India managed to convince the world to include coal to the 'phase down', instead of 'phase out' after days of negotiations.

Major win for India at COP26 as it convinces world to 'phase down' coal
Updated On : 14 Nov 2021 | 7:33 AM IST

India considering strategic reserves for natural gas, imported coal

India is considering maintaining strategic reserves of natural gas and imported coal to address future supply shocks

India considering strategic reserves for natural gas, imported coal
Updated On : 21 Oct 2021 | 1:17 PM IST

Power is India's latest 'real' crisis: This is how we can end dysfunctionality

Political, administrative and sociological reforms have to be worked upon simultaneously.

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Updated On : 10 Oct 2021 | 1:58 PM IST

Without stricter checks, directive to 'utilise' fly ash may prove futile

The latest notification does not address chronic problems of badly managed and risky disposal of fly ash by polluting units, say environmentalists

Without stricter checks, directive to 'utilise' fly ash may prove futile
Updated On : 20 Aug 2021 | 7:46 AM IST

With time ticking down, hope is waning for a climate deal: Details here

Getting India's support will be key to the success of the United Nations-backed COP26 climate talks scheduled to occur in Glasgow, Scotland in November

With time ticking down, hope is waning for a climate deal: Details here
Updated On : 03 Aug 2021 | 1:38 AM IST

Commercial mining: Vedanta, Hindalco among 20 bidders for coal blocks

Vedanta Ltd, Hindalco Industries, Adani Power Maharashtra and Bharat Aluminium Company Ltd (Balco) are among the 20 companies that have submitted bids for 19 coal mines put up for sale in the second round of auctions for commercial mining. Of the total 34 bids submitted by these firms, the maximum (four each) were from Aurobindo Realty & Infrastructure Pvt Ltd and Sunflag Iron and Steel Company Ltd. Three bids each came from Shree Satya Mines Pvt Ltd and South West Pinnacle Exploration Ltd. Adhunik Power & Natural Resources Ltd, CG Natural Resources Pvt Ltd and Jhar Mineral Resources Pvt Ltd submitted two bids each. Companies like Vedanta, Hindalco Industries Ltd, Bharat Aluminium Company Ltd and Adani Power Maharashtra Ltd put in one bid each. "A total of 20 companies have submitted their bids in the auction process," the coal ministry said in a statement. A total of 34 bids have been received for the 19 coal mines, of which 10 are fully explored mines and nine are partially .

Commercial mining: Vedanta, Hindalco among 20 bidders for coal blocks
Updated On : 09 Jul 2021 | 6:53 PM IST

Does India need more coal power?

Can we really give up on fresh coal-based plants? And still meet the goal of 24x7 electricity for all? A number of connected issues have to be examined before coming to a conclusion

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Updated On : 29 Jun 2021 | 11:25 PM IST

India unlikely to accept IEA's call to stop new fossil fuel investments

"We do not think the report by IEA has been vetted by the member countries as a position document", said a senior source in the government

India unlikely to accept IEA's call to stop new fossil fuel investments
Updated On : 22 May 2021 | 6:30 AM IST

Polluting coal to remain predominant fuel in India's energy basket

This is despite the country pushing for its expansion of the renewable energy projects

Polluting coal to remain predominant fuel in India's energy basket
Updated On : 03 Apr 2021 | 2:56 PM IST

Deadline to adopt new emission norms for coal-fired utilities pushed back

India pushes back deadline for coal utilities to adopt new emission norms

Deadline to adopt new emission norms for coal-fired utilities pushed back
Updated On : 02 Apr 2021 | 2:03 PM IST

India's coal import drops 14% to 196.13 million tonne in Apr-Feb FY21

India's coal import dropped 13.6 per cent to 196.13 million tonne (MT) in the April-February period of the ongoing fiscal year

India's coal import drops 14% to 196.13 million tonne in Apr-Feb FY21
Updated On : 28 Mar 2021 | 1:09 PM IST

No early end to India's love for coal despite climatic commitments

While home minister Amit Shah sees it as critical to India's goal of becoming a $5-trn economy, coal plays a crucial role in the politics of the Centre and eastern states too

No early end to India's love for coal despite climatic commitments
Updated On : 20 Jan 2021 | 3:36 PM IST

Taking several initiatives to augment coal evacuation infrastructure: Govt

The coal ministry has said the government is taking several initiatives to augment the coal evacuation infrastructure, including laying new railway lines

Taking several initiatives to augment coal evacuation infrastructure: Govt
Updated On : 04 Jan 2021 | 5:56 PM IST

We are open to a coal regulator, says Coal Minister Pralhad Joshi

In an interview with Shreya Jai & Jyoti Mukul, Union Minister of Coal, Mines and Parliamentary Affairs Pralhad Joshi argues why coal production cannot be sacrificed at the altar of environment

We are open to a coal regulator, says Coal Minister Pralhad Joshi
Updated On : 13 Nov 2020 | 6:10 AM IST