India’s coal imports, which surged 28.1 per cent in November, are expected to decline in the coming months due to increased availability of domestic coal, according to industry data. Coal imports rose to 25.07 million tonnes (MT) in November, compared with 19.57 MT imported in the same month last year, data compiled by mjunction services […]
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The Union Cabinet on Wednesday approved the Policy for Auction of Coal Linkage for Seamless, Efficient and Transparent Utilisation, named CoalSETU. The decision was taken by the Cabinet Committee on Economic Affairs chaired by Prime Minister Narendra Modi. Briefing the media in New Delhi, Information and Broadcasting Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw said the new policy will
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Coal India Ltd (CIL) recorded a 3.7% decline in coal production during April–November 2024, producing 453.5 million tonnes (MT) compared with 471 MT in the same period last year. The drop comes despite government efforts to boost domestic production and reduce import dependence. However, CIL’s output improved marginally in November, rising 1.2% to 68 MT
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Operations at one of Australia’s largest coal export ports are set to resume on Monday after climate protesters disrupted shipping at the Port of Newcastle for a second consecutive day, the port operator said. Climate activist group Rising Tide said hundreds of demonstrators entered the Newcastle Harbour shipping lane in kayaks on Sunday morning, breaching
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Kulti, November 29: Acting on the instructions of the Senior Commandant of CISF Shitlapur Unit of ECL and based on a tip-off, a joint operation was conducted late Friday night around 12:30 AM near Puja Hotel on the Asansol–Chittaranjan Road. Participating in the raid were CISF teams from Mohanpur, Bhanora, Shitlapur QRT, Sripur Team, ECL’s
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Union Coal Secretary Vikram Dev Dutt will visit Dhanbad on Friday to participate in a series of review meetings and field inspections concerning coal sector operations and the ongoing Jharia rehabilitation programme. During the visit, he will meet officials of Bharat Coking Coal Limited (BCCL) and the Jharia Rehabilitation and Development Authority (JRDA), followed by
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Solar and wind power together outpaced global electricity demand growth in the first half of 2025, marking the first time in history that renewable energy sources generated more electricity than coal, according to a new report by energy think tank Ember. Global electricity demand rose 2.6 per cent in the first six months of 2025,
India’s coal exports surged 23.4% year-on-year to 1.908 million tonnes (MT) in FY2024-25, marking a significant increase as the government pushes to tap growing global demand for fossil fuels. According to provisional government data, coal exports stood at 1.546 MT in FY2023-24.In value terms, exports were pegged at ₹1,828.2 crore in FY25, compared to ₹1,643.4
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Jamuria (Asansol): Fresh allegations have surfaced regarding the revival of illegal coal trade in the Jamuria region of Asansol. On Saturday night, the Central Industrial Security Force (CISF) conducted a major operation in the Tapasi area of ECL Kunustoria Colliery, seizing a large quantity of illegally mined coal. Acting on a tip-off, CISF personnel along
State-owned Coal India Ltd (CIL) has recommended that imported coal be allowed for trading on the proposed coal exchange, expanding the platform beyond domestic supply and improving price discovery for power plants dependent on overseas fuel. “Imported coal could be traded through exchange hubs at suitable ports, enabling fair pricing for imported coal-based power plants
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