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L&T gets initial nod to build main part of 1,600 MW thermal power plant in Jharkhand

Larsen & Toubro has received preliminary approval to construct a 1,600 MW thermal power plant in Jharkhand. This project is a collaboration between Damodar Valley Corporation and Coal India Ltd. L&T will handle the design and supply of critical equipment, including boilers and turbines. The plant aims to enhance power…

The Economic Times · 14h ago

Coal India, AMNS sign pact for synthesis gas utilisation at Paradip plant

Coal India and ArcelorMittal Nippon Steel India signed an agreement for a coal gasification project. This collaboration will explore using synthesis gas near the steelmaker's Odisha pellet plant. The project aims to assess technical and commercial feasibility for a new facility. It also involves carbon capture, utilisation, and storage technology…

The Economic Times · Aug 12

Coal India production drops 7.5 pc in Q1

Coal India Limited (CIL) reported a 7.5% dip in production to 169.6 million tonnes during the first quarter of the current fiscal year, despite soaring power sector demand. While some subsidiaries saw declines, overall sales increased by 7.5% in June and 3.5% for the quarter. This comes as India gears…

The Economic Times · Jul 1

Coal India to boost supplies to power plants as heat waves loom

NEW DELHI: Coal India Ltd, which accounts for about four-fifths of the nation’s output of the fuel, is aiming to boost supplies to power plants this summer as unusually hot weather drives electricity demand.

The Times of India · Mar 15, 2023

CIL capex rises 65% to Rs 3,034 crore in Q1

NEW DELHI: Coal India Ltd’s capital expenditure rose to Rs 3,034 crore during the first quarter, marking a 65% jump over the previous corresponding quarter as the world’s largest coal miner races to raise output amid lingering shortage at power plants.

The Times of India · Jul 11, 2022

Record 29% rise in CIL output in Q1 monsoon boost for power plants

NEW DELHI: State-run Coal India Ltd’s production shot up by 29% to almost 160 million tonnes (MT) in the quarter ended June, a development that will boost fuel inventories at power plants and avert shortage when monsoon peaks to disrupt supply.

The Times of India · Jul 1, 2022

CIL coal import: Bid validity pruned to 60 days as bidders cite volatility

NEW DELHI: Coal India Ltd has shortened the validity of price bids in its first-ever coal import tenders from 90 days to 60 days after prospective suppliers cited market volatility to seek several changes.

The Times of India · Jun 21, 2022

CIL moves to import coal for first time as power demand tops 210 GW

NEW DELHI: India’s peak power demand shot past 210 gigawatts (GW) at 3 p.m on Tuesday to smash the previous record of 209.8 GW hit a day earlier, even as Coal India Ltd (CIL) invited bids for importing coal for the first time with the aim of helping generation companies…

The Times of India · Jun 9, 2022

Never again will there be coal shortage in country: Pralhad Joshi

‘There was a shortage due to an extraordinary situation. The demand for power went up due to improved economic activity,’ says Union Coal Minister

The Hindu · Jun 5, 2022

Coal India to divest 25% stake in BCCL; plans subsequent listing

NEW DELHI: State-owned Coal India Ltd (CIL) on Thursday said it is planning to divest 25 per cent stake in its unlisted arm Bharat Coking Coal Ltd (BCCL) and will go for the subsequent listing of the subsidiary on stock exchanges after obtaining further clearances.

The Times of India · May 26, 2022