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Coal shortage crisis in power generation, non-power sector escalates again

The ministry cited the domestic coal supply to the power sector till January 2022, which was 552.65 million tonne

India must step up coal imports to avoid a repeat of last year's crisis

Unreliable domestic dispatches prompt customers to either pay more for imports or stop operations

Aluminium players say captive plants facing alarmingly depleted coal stock

Seeking government's help, the aluminium industry has also made a plea to earmark at least 25-30 coal rakes per day for economically viable and sustainable industry operations

Coal shortage now at alarming levels, say aluminium producers

The Aluminium Association of India (AAI) has approached the Ministry of Coal, urging the immediate resumption of adequate coal rakes for the highly power-intensive Aluminium industry

Four pilot projects for coal gasification to be set up: Sitharaman

Gasification of coal is a process in which coal is partially oxidated by air, oxygen, steam or carbon dioxide under controlled conditions to produce a fuel gas

Global coal prices surge as Ukraine tensions worsen supply woes

Europe relies on Russia for around 35% of its natural gas, and has been grappling with a gas shortage since last summer that sent local prices to record highs late last year

Govt launches portal to share key performance indicators of coal sector

The portal was launched by Coal Secretary Anil Kumar Jain

NTPC steps up coal imports, seeks to avoid power crunch later this year

The New Delhi-based company is aiming to secure cargoes starting from April, when power consumption in India typically surges on summer cooling demand

Indonesia hopes to decide on coal export resumption in coming days: Min

Southeast Asia's biggest economy suspended coal exports on Jan 1 after state power utility PLN reported critically low inventory levels of the fuel, putting it on the brink of widespread power outage

Indonesian authorities hold talks on coal distribution problems, export ban

Indonesia is yet to reach a decision on lifting its coal export ban as authorities discussed overcoming logistic issues that have slowed efforts to distribute coal to domestic power plants

Coal ministry readies host of reforms for the next five years

The ministry plans to float a note for the Union Cabinet's approval by February and kick-start the new auction process by the middle of next year

Coal to stay as major source of energy in foreseeable future: Joshi

Despite push for renewables, the country will require base load capacity of coal-based generation for stability and also for energy security, Coal Minister Pralhad Joshi said

Coal demand to peak in India by 2030, will back up renewables: NITI report

IEA study supports trend, says India will lead demand growth for the fuel in the world

Coal studded with rocks and mud is India's new energy headache

Coal that's laced with rubble or other material can damage power plant equipment such as conveyor belts, crushers and even boiler parts if not filtered out.

World coal power demand to hit new high after China, India, US surge: IEA

Rising consumption in China, India and the United States could bring global coal-fired power demand to a new all-time high this year, the International Energy Agency (IEA) said on Friday.

Telangana CM writes to PM, seeks four coal blocks out of central auction

Rao asked Modi to intervene on the issue and direct the coal ministry to allocate the blocks to SCCL under Section 11 (A)

Here's why govt may link price of coking coal to imported dry fuel

About 50 million tonnes (MT) coking coal is imported by the country on an annual basis and the value of coking coal imported in 2020-21 was Rs 45,435 crore

Coal diversion to power firms leaving non-power ones fuel-starved: ICPPA

Any power outage in aluminium plants will lead to catastrophic impact and complete shutdown

HUL scraps coal usage across operations, replaces with green alternatives

The shift from coal to renewable energy sources has also resulted into savings for HUL, says the FMCG major

Coal stocks improve at power plants in November, says power minister

The government has taken various steps for maintenance of adequate coal stocks with power plants, the minister said