Chhattisgarh, Uttar Pradesh lead coal capacity expansion: Global Energy Monitor
In 2023, India brought online 5.5 GW of new coal-fired power plant capacity, more than double the 2.7 GW of new capacity added in 2022.
In 2023, India brought online 5.5 GW of new coal-fired power plant capacity, more than double the 2.7 GW of new capacity added in 2022.
India's coal sector continues to play a vital role in fueling the nation's energy needs while simultaneously driving significant employment growth, the government claimed on Monday.
Among the eight core industries, the coal sector has demonstrated the highest growth of 10.2 per cent among the eight core industries for January 2024, the Ministry of Coal said on Friday.
The quicker coal movement in the country also reflects the better performance of Indian Railways. The faster movement of coal also enables power plants to function more efficiently.
The increase in production comes on the back of the successful implementation of policy reforms by the government which include measures such as the transparent e-auction of commercial mines.
The coal sector has witnessed an unprecedented upswing, with production, dispatch and stock levels soaring to remarkable heights.
The Coal Sector achieved 185.7 points in November compared to 167.5 points, same time last year.
The cumulative achievement in coal production during Financial Year 2023-24 from April 2023 to 25 December 2023 has touched 664.37 million tonne
It’s the first time the Paris-based agency has predicted a drop in appetite for the dirty fuel over a three-year period, CNN reported.
Central Industrial Security Force (CISF) has seized over 300 tonnes of illegal coal and seized five trucks at Churulia, in Jamuria police station area.