Coal crisis has hit discoms the most as they bought electricity at Rs 14 per unit and sold it at the fixe ...More

Coal crisis has hit discoms the most as they bought electricity at Rs 14 per unit and sold it at the fixed tariff of about Rs 4 in festive season. ...Less

Coal India Ltd. is restricting deliveries to industrial consumers to prioritize power plants, with fuel s ...More

Coal India Ltd. is restricting deliveries to industrial consumers to prioritize power plants, with fuel stockpiles already below target levels and the country heading into a traditional summer demand peak. ...Less

The price for production of one tonne of aluminium has gone up by $ 237 per tonne due to increase in powe ...More

The price for production of one tonne of aluminium has gone up by $ 237 per tonne due to increase in power costs and imported coal, the member of the association said. ...Less

“We will have to bring down our production if the cost escalates in a spiralling manner. To begin with, u ...More

“We will have to bring down our production if the cost escalates in a spiralling manner. To begin with, units will work five days a week, as against six days a week, from next month,” Jitendra P Vakaharia, president, South Gujarat Textile Processing Association, told ET. ...Less

"AIPEF has demanded that a meeting of the Forum of Regulators be held immediately to stop black marketing ...More

"AIPEF has demanded that a meeting of the Forum of Regulators be held immediately to stop black marketing in energy exchanges mostly by private operators during the crisis. AIPEF has also demanded that Expert Committee be constituted to fix responsibility for the Coal Crisis and to evolve ways and means to avoid such crises in future," an AIPEF statement said. ...Less

"Higher global energy prices, including oil, present an upside risk to the inflation trajectory over the ...More

"Higher global energy prices, including oil, present an upside risk to the inflation trajectory over the coming months. Greater pass through to pump prices - in the absence of any reduction in excise duties - electricity and other input costs could lead to a more broad-based increase in inflation," HDFC Bank economist Sakshi Gupta said. ...Less

Power plants began this year’s August with 30 MT stock at their end. Earlier only once, was the stock hig ...More

Power plants began this year’s August with 30 MT stock at their end. Earlier only once, was the stock higher than this in FY’20 at 45 MTs. But it was in the midst of Covid when coal demand plunged due to lockdown and general slowdown of industrial activity. Apart from the high stocks at plants’ end, around 12 MTs stock is available at private washeries, goods sheds, ports and at CIL’s sidings awaiting shipment. ...Less

Sitharaman said that Power Minister R K Singh went on record just two days ago when he said absolutely ba ...More

Sitharaman said that Power Minister R K Singh went on record just two days ago when he said absolutely baseless information is floating around that there is probably shortage of coal, shortage of other inventories which will lead to a sudden gap in the supply demand situation in the energy consumption. ...Less

A CIL official said the company has supplied 81.22 million tonnes of coal during April-November to non-po ...More

A CIL official said the company has supplied 81.22 million tonnes of coal during April-November to non-power sector against a despatch of 79.69 MTs same period last year clocking a 2% growth, even after meeting the unprecedented demand of power sector. ...Less

Sponge Iron Manufacturers Association (SIMA) Executive Director Deependra Kashiva said India is expected ...More

Sponge Iron Manufacturers Association (SIMA) Executive Director Deependra Kashiva said India is expected to report a 60 per cent quarter-on-quarter (q-o-q) fall in its sponge iron output during the July-September 2021 period, amid the ongoing coal crisis. ...Less

The government will ensure that lack of funds does not act as a constraint on capital expenditure and bud ...More

The government will ensure that lack of funds does not act as a constraint on capital expenditure and budgeted spending will take place, said Somanathan, who is also expenditure secretary. The sale of Air India, he said, will lower the government's interest liability with the new buyer taking over part of the debt. The government will save about ₹20 crore a day that it has been ploughing into Air India. ...Less

Coal Minister Joshi said that the closure of some mines & inundation of a few others due to monsoon led t ...More

Coal Minister Joshi said that the closure of some mines & inundation of a few others due to monsoon led to a crisis but assured that the situation is improving, there is no need to panic. ...Less

In a statement on Sunday, the ministry said coal dispatches were constrained due to a prolonged monsoon, ...More

In a statement on Sunday, the ministry said coal dispatches were constrained due to a prolonged monsoon, panning reports that power stations had an average of four days’ worth of coal at the end of last month, the lowest level in years. ...Less

NTPC may not be able to add at least 12,500 MW of generation capacity, if the coal supply issues are not ...More

NTPC may not be able to add at least 12,500 MW of generation capacity, if the coal supply issues are not resolved in the next couple of months. ...Less

The recent coal crisis at power plants in several parts of the country has caused the dry fuel producer t ...More

The recent coal crisis at power plants in several parts of the country has caused the dry fuel producer to relax payment terms and push coal to ensure that there is the least shortage of power to keep the economy on track. Unrestricted supply of the dry fuel amid crisis in power plants has resulted in a further jump in dues that has already reached around Rs 24,000-25,000 crore. ...Less

Power plants located at pitheads will have to stock coal adequate to run for 10 days at 75% capacity in m ...More

Power plants located at pitheads will have to stock coal adequate to run for 10 days at 75% capacity in monsoon months and 12 days in April-June. The stations are required to keep a stock of 13 days for January-March. ...Less

Optimistic of ending the coal crisis in three months, Coal India Ltd said its new resettlement and rehabi ...More

Optimistic of ending the coal crisis in three months, Coal India Ltd said its new resettlement and rehabilitaion (R&R) policy with focus on community engagement would be approved soon. ...Less

The energy hungry nation has seen a surge in power demand in recent days, forcing India to cut coal suppl ...More

The energy hungry nation has seen a surge in power demand in recent days, forcing India to cut coal supplies to the non-power sector and put on hold plans for some fuel auctions for utilities without supply deals due to a slump in inventories. ...Less

Power shortages are already emerging, and the gap between available electricity supply and peak demand wi ...More

Power shortages are already emerging, and the gap between available electricity supply and peak demand widened to more than 4 gigawatts on Monday, according to government data from power ministry. ...Less

Amid the low stock position at the electricity generating plants, state-owned CIL has asked its subsidiar ...More

Amid the low stock position at the electricity generating plants, state-owned CIL has asked its subsidiaries to refrain from conducting any further e-auction of coal, except special forward e-auction for the power sector, till the situation stabilises. ...Less

"In terms of price ... it is for the first time it has been impacted on the cost side. The cost increase ...More

"In terms of price ... it is for the first time it has been impacted on the cost side. The cost increase is also because of availability of coal mix," the CEO said when asked about the impact of coal shortage on the company. ...Less

According to one of the officials quoted above, the focus is on creating requisite infrastructure in coal ...More

According to one of the officials quoted above, the focus is on creating requisite infrastructure in coal and iron ore bearing regions of Bihar, Odisha and Jharkhand. ...Less

Of the total import in September, non-coking coal was at 9.22 MT, against 11.97 MT imported in September ...More

Of the total import in September, non-coking coal was at 9.22 MT, against 11.97 MT imported in September last year. Coking coal import was at 4.27 MT, down from 4.58 MT imported in September 2020. ...Less

Several states across India are suffering prolonged blackouts as scorching heat waves boost energy demand ...More

Several states across India are suffering prolonged blackouts as scorching heat waves boost energy demand at a time when coal stockpiles are dwindling and nations globally are contending with tight fuel markets. Disruptions to electricity supply are lasting as long as eight hours a day in some areas. ...Less

"The supply crunch is expected to persist, with the non-power sector facing the heat as imports remain th ...More

"The supply crunch is expected to persist, with the non-power sector facing the heat as imports remain the only option to meet demand but at rising costs," ratings agency S&P's unit CRISIL said in a report this week, adding it expected Asian coal prices to continue to increase. ...Less

States lifted power supply curtailment orders as the situation improved. Bilaspur-based Coal India (CIL) ...More

States lifted power supply curtailment orders as the situation improved. Bilaspur-based Coal India (CIL) unit South Eastern Coalfields will withdraw its directive to suspend supply to non-power utilities. ...Less

Coal minister Sriprakash Jaiswal has said no power plant would be closed in the coming days due to coal c ...More

Coal minister Sriprakash Jaiswal has said no power plant would be closed in the coming days due to coal crisis. ...Less

The company’s EBIDTA was impacted by all these factors and dropped to Rs 110 crore when compared to Rs 21 ...More

The company’s EBIDTA was impacted by all these factors and dropped to Rs 110 crore when compared to Rs 218 crore during the same period last year. ...Less

Power firms have again flagged concern over falling coal supplies, saying that low capacity utilisation w ...More

Power firms have again flagged concern over falling coal supplies, saying that low capacity utilisation was crimping return on investment. ...Less

About 10 per cent of the 209 gw, to be precise 20 gw capacity of coal-based private power stations remain ...More

About 10 per cent of the 209 gw, to be precise 20 gw capacity of coal-based private power stations remain vulnerable to outage amid surging coal demand. Despite the recent dip in demand (10 per cent over October 16 and 17) due to heavy rains, coal shortage persists as their inventory is only for 5 days, the report said. ...Less

If the coal situation is not rectified within the next few days, then the state may face load shedding fo ...More

If the coal situation is not rectified within the next few days, then the state may face load shedding for 6 to 8 hours each day, power department officials said. ...Less

AIPEF has demanded an audit of independent power producers by the CAG after thermal power stations were a ...More

AIPEF has demanded an audit of independent power producers by the CAG after thermal power stations were allowed blending of imported coal during the ongoing dry fuel shortage. AIPEF Chairman Shailendra Dubey has expressed concern on hike of electricity cost due to blending of imported coal. ...Less

The power ministry had on April 28 asked all power plants to import 10% of the coal they need to build st ...More

The power ministry had on April 28 asked all power plants to import 10% of the coal they need to build stocks amid projections of record power demand. ...Less

Last week, Rattan India Power-operated Amaravati power plant in Maharashtra shut down one of its units du ...More

Last week, Rattan India Power-operated Amaravati power plant in Maharashtra shut down one of its units due to coal shortage resulting from insufficient rake allotment by SECR, the south east central zone of the railways. ...Less

"The world is facing the coal crisis due to challenges posed by the COVID-19 pandemic. However, despite s ...More

"The world is facing the coal crisis due to challenges posed by the COVID-19 pandemic. However, despite such challenges, the Uttar Pradesh government, under the supervision of Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath will ensure 24-hour power supply in district headquarters. Similarly, villages will be provided power for 15-hour," Chaudhary told reporters on Saturday. ...Less

The AAP leader's remarks came after the coal ministry asserted that sufficient dry fuel is available in t ...More

The AAP leader's remarks came after the coal ministry asserted that sufficient dry fuel is available in the country to meet the demand of electricity generating plants and dismissed as "entirely misplaced" any fear of disruption in power supply. ...Less

Delhi's Tata Power Delhi Distribution has also sent an SMS to its consumers asking them to use electricit ...More

Delhi's Tata Power Delhi Distribution has also sent an SMS to its consumers asking them to use electricity judiciously during the afternoon peak hours of 2-6 pm as the country’s power plants reel under a massive coal shortage. ...Less

Prices in the long products segment have declined on an average of 10-15 per cent to Rs 57,000 per tonne ...More

Prices in the long products segment have declined on an average of 10-15 per cent to Rs 57,000 per tonne in Kolkata market from a high of Rs 65,000 a tonne. Coal which is a key raw material for the secondary steel producers has turned out to be the major pain point, officials said. ...Less

A massive earthquake off Indonesia on Wednesday rattled investors and sparked fears of a fresh crisis in ...More

A massive earthquake off Indonesia on Wednesday rattled investors and sparked fears of a fresh crisis in coal supplies to the beleaguered domestic power sector. ...Less

The development assumes significance in the wake of efforts being made to avoid the reoccurrence of power ...More

The development assumes significance in the wake of efforts being made to avoid the reoccurrence of power outages faced by the country at the beginning of the summer season this year due to the shortage of coal supplies. ...Less

The notification stipulates quarterly energy accounting by DISCOMs, through a certified energy manager, w ...More

The notification stipulates quarterly energy accounting by DISCOMs, through a certified energy manager, within 60 days. There will also be annual energy audit by an independent accredited energy auditor. Both these reports will be published in the public domain. ...Less

Shortages of domestic coal have driven fuel prices for Chinese power generators higher, causing the unpro ...More

Shortages of domestic coal have driven fuel prices for Chinese power generators higher, causing the unprofitable companies to ration power to industrial users. That has forced some factories in the world's largest economy to suspend production, disrupting global supply chains. ...Less

“The current predicament is a massive blow to the Non-power sector of the country which has been graduall ...More

“The current predicament is a massive blow to the Non-power sector of the country which has been gradually turning around after suffering for more than a year due to the pandemic outbreak in 2020,” CCAI wrote in a letter dated 23rd of October. ...Less

At present, the regulations are based on the last seven-day average coal consumption. Pithead plants have ...More

At present, the regulations are based on the last seven-day average coal consumption. Pithead plants have to maintain 15 days' stock while for other generators, this can go up to 30 days depending on the distance between the plant and the coal supplying mine. The government is also considering reducing these categories and the number of days for stock requirement. ...Less

A surge in demand for electricity has prompted states like Punjab, Uttar Pradesh and Andhra Pradesh to cu ...More

A surge in demand for electricity has prompted states like Punjab, Uttar Pradesh and Andhra Pradesh to cut off supply. The disruption, as long as eight hours in some places, is forcing customers to either endure the heat or look for costlier back-up options. ...Less

The Aluminium Association of India (AAI) has written to the chairman of Coal India, seeking an immediate ...More

The Aluminium Association of India (AAI) has written to the chairman of Coal India, seeking an immediate supply of rakes to the industry. ...Less

The problem is that coal isn’t getting any cheaper. After a sustained period of deflation prior to 2016, ...More

The problem is that coal isn’t getting any cheaper. After a sustained period of deflation prior to 2016, when a glut of dangerous and unregulated mines was closed down, annualized costs jumped 40% in 2017. They didn’t really fall again until Covid-19 struck, and they’ve since rebounded with a 57% increase from 12 months ago in August. ...Less

Coal India said supplies to power utilities have been scaled up to 1.51 million tonnes per day and are ex ...More

Coal India said supplies to power utilities have been scaled up to 1.51 million tonnes per day and are expected to increase further after Durga Puja ends on Friday. ...Less

Total dues to coal companies from states stood at ₹15,000 crore as on October 6, as against ₹16,000 crore ...More

Total dues to coal companies from states stood at ₹15,000 crore as on October 6, as against ₹16,000 crore on September 30. Of this, dues by state power generation companies were at ₹10,500 crore and central undertakings at ₹4,500 crore. ...Less

Out of the 125 million tonnes of coal dispatched to its consumers in the last fiscal, a record 110.6 mill ...More

Out of the 125 million tonnes of coal dispatched to its consumers in the last fiscal, a record 110.6 million tonnes of dry fuel was sent to powerhouses with a 17 per cent yearly growth. ...Less

Aluminium is a sector of strategic importance and an essential commodity for diversified sectors crucial ...More

Aluminium is a sector of strategic importance and an essential commodity for diversified sectors crucial to the national economy. ...Less

The All India Power Engineers Federation (AIPEF) has urged for an impartial investigation into the coal s ...More

The All India Power Engineers Federation (AIPEF) has urged for an impartial investigation into the coal shortages affecting several thermal power plants across the country. In addition, the engineers' federation has advocated for scrutiny into the costs associated with the importation of dry fuel in India. ...Less

With this order Adani Power and Tata Power are expected to begin generation in some units of their import ...More

With this order Adani Power and Tata Power are expected to begin generation in some units of their imported coal-based projects in Gujarat in a day or two as they have imported coal stocks. Most imported coal-based power plants are not operating despite high power scenario in the country since coal prices in international market have touched $150 a tonne. ...Less

The medium-term contract is expected to be for five years while the tenure for the long-term ones has bee ...More

The medium-term contract is expected to be for five years while the tenure for the long-term ones has been reduced to 15 years from 25 years earlier. ...Less

In the last few months, the supplies meant for CPPs and industries have been either stopped or significan ...More

In the last few months, the supplies meant for CPPs and industries have been either stopped or significantly curtailed for diversion of these to the power sector, which has led to a perilous situation for other coal-based power generators, adversely impacting their industrial operations. ...Less

“Paper mills can increase the prices on a daily basis over a phone call, but we don’t have that luxury. W ...More

“Paper mills can increase the prices on a daily basis over a phone call, but we don’t have that luxury. We are dealing with corporate consumers in the pharma, FMCG and e-commerce sectors where any change in prices are not implemented promptly,” said Kirit Modi - President Emeritus of ICCMA. ...Less

Over half of India's 135 coal-fired power plants have fuel stocks of less than three days, government dat ...More

Over half of India's 135 coal-fired power plants have fuel stocks of less than three days, government data shows. ...Less

Secretaries of coal and power ministries at a review told the Prime Minister's Office (PMO) that coal dis ...More

Secretaries of coal and power ministries at a review told the Prime Minister's Office (PMO) that coal dispatches to power plants have exceeded daily consumption. ...Less

Kumar said NTPC has been directed to increase coal stocks equal to national average for Dadri and Jajjhar ...More

Kumar said NTPC has been directed to increase coal stocks equal to national average for Dadri and Jajjhar stations and ensure full availability.The statement comes amid urgent requests by the Delhi government to Prime Minister Narendra Modi seeking his intervention to ensure fuel supply to power plants to avoid mass blackouts. ...Less

The additional coal secretary stated that "there are constraints in domestic coal availability and the do ...More

The additional coal secretary stated that "there are constraints in domestic coal availability and the domestic coal production is roughly about 800 MT". "Therefore, the rest of the coal demand of the country has to be met through imports from other countries", according to the minutes of the meeting on fuel linkages. ...Less

Some states such as Rajasthan and Maharashtra have blamed coal scarcity for the power crisis. A senior Te ...More

Some states such as Rajasthan and Maharashtra have blamed coal scarcity for the power crisis. A senior Telangana official said imported coal prices at a record high level of about $288 a tonne (HBA Index) were out of reach for the state. An official in Karnataka said transportation of imported coal would require more railway rakes, a shortage of which is currently the main reason for lower inventories at power stations. ...Less

“We cut our FY23 Ebitda/PAT (operating profit/profit after tax) estimate by 16%/22%, at the consolidated ...More

“We cut our FY23 Ebitda/PAT (operating profit/profit after tax) estimate by 16%/22%, at the consolidated level, driven by a 28% reduction in India Ebitda due to higher coal costs. We expect the coal crisis to dissipate in the next one-to-two quarters,” said Motilal Oswal. ...Less

Jindal Steel & Power Ltd., which is running its sponge iron plants at 40% capacity as it doesn’t have eno ...More

Jindal Steel & Power Ltd., which is running its sponge iron plants at 40% capacity as it doesn’t have enough of the fossil fuel, has contracted orders for 150,000 tons of thermal coal each for the months of May and June from South Africa and Mozambique, according to Managing Director V.R. Sharma. ...Less

Earlier, Delhi's Deputy Chief Minister Manish Sisodia said that the Central government was allegedly igno ...More

Earlier, Delhi's Deputy Chief Minister Manish Sisodia said that the Central government was allegedly ignoring the coal shortage just as it did the oxygen crisis during the second Covid-19 wave in April-May earlier this year. ...Less

Large coal-importing nations like India and China will look to ramp up the output of domestic coal to str ...More

Large coal-importing nations like India and China will look to ramp up the output of domestic coal to strengthen energy security and lessen dependence on the import of fossil fuels, Moody's Investors Service said in a note on Tuesday. ...Less

Disturbed over power cuts across Mumbai, Mahindra Group Chairman Anand Mahindra today warned that this co ...More

Disturbed over power cuts across Mumbai, Mahindra Group Chairman Anand Mahindra today warned that this could be "a threat to the India story". ...Less

Despite inflationary pressure on various inputs, coal crisis, and uncertainty in LME (London Metal Exchan ...More

Despite inflationary pressure on various inputs, coal crisis, and uncertainty in LME (London Metal Exchange) prices, the company has been able to maintain the status of being the lowest cost producer of bauxite and alumina in the world ...Less

The data showed that the number of plants with supercritical stock was 61 this Sunday (October 17). Thus, ...More

The data showed that the number of plants with supercritical stock was 61 this Sunday (October 17). Thus, the coal stock situation is inching towards normalcy. ...Less

“Given the above fact, coal companies are advised to refrain from conducting any further e-Auctions of co ...More

“Given the above fact, coal companies are advised to refrain from conducting any further e-Auctions of coal with the exception of Special Forward E-Auction for Power Sector, till the situation stabilizes,” said Coal India in a letter to the coal companies dated 13th of October. ...Less

The SMS sent on Saturday stated: "Due to limited coal availability in generation plants across north, pow ...More

The SMS sent on Saturday stated: "Due to limited coal availability in generation plants across north, power supply scenario between 2 pm to 6 pm is at critical level. Kindly use electricity judiciously. Be a responsible citizen. Inconvenience caused is regretted - Tata Power-DDL." ...Less

Increased economic activity after the second wave of the coronavirus pandemic has driven up demand for co ...More

Increased economic activity after the second wave of the coronavirus pandemic has driven up demand for coal leading to a supply shortage, forcing northern states such as Bihar, Rajasthan and Jharkhand to cut power for up to 14 hours a day. ...Less

Power and renewable energy minister RK Singh said the directive mandating imported coal-based plants to k ...More

Power and renewable energy minister RK Singh said the directive mandating imported coal-based plants to keep producing power might be extended beyond October . ...Less

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NPL has been facing coal crisis since last year forcing it to operate the plant at critical levels of coa ...More

NPL has been facing coal crisis since last year forcing it to operate the plant at critical levels of coal stocks, that is, less than 7 days. ...Less

National Aluminium Company (Nalco) has been forced to look for alternative coal supplies from Central Coa ...More

National Aluminium Company (Nalco) has been forced to look for alternative coal supplies from Central Coalfields Limited (CCL) and Bharat Coking Coal Limited. ...Less

Bauxite transportation too went up to 73.02 lakh tonne, also the highest ever, so far. During 2019-20, th ...More

Bauxite transportation too went up to 73.02 lakh tonne, also the highest ever, so far. During 2019-20, the company’s Alumina Refinery produced highest-ever 21.61 lakh tonne of Alumina Hydrate, setting a new record. The Steam & Power Plant (SPP) of the Alumina Refinery also achieved highest ever net power generation. ...Less

The brokerage house said aluminium price has sharply corrected from its peak on the back of expected dema ...More

The brokerage house said aluminium price has sharply corrected from its peak on the back of expected demand slowdown globally and pick - up in aluminium output from China has further adversely impacted LME prices. It added that the demand environment across the can segment is expected to remain robust given its counter cyclical nature and sectoral supply constraints. ...Less

The ministry's warning came even as Rajasthan chief minister Ashok Gehlot alleged on Tuesday that the Cen ...More

The ministry's warning came even as Rajasthan chief minister Ashok Gehlot alleged on Tuesday that the Centre was forcing states to purchase imported coal, which costs three times the fuel produced in the country, for blending. He urged the Centre to remove the requirement of purchasing imported coal. Rajasthan may have to bear a burden of ₹1,736 crore if it purchases imported coal, he said. ...Less

With large parts of the country facing long power cuts, the opposition Congress had said on Friday the ce ...More

With large parts of the country facing long power cuts, the opposition Congress had said on Friday the central government's misgovernance and mismanagement led to this "artificial" crisis in the scorching summer. The party alleged that the Modi government was not providing logistical support for coal distribution to power plants across the country, leading to the crisis. ...Less

The peak power demand met or the highest electricity supply in day touched 172.41GW on October 8. This is ...More

The peak power demand met or the highest electricity supply in day touched 172.41GW on October 8. This is the highest peak power demand met from October 1 to 9. The data also showed that peak power demand met slowed to 170.03GW on Saturday, October 9, indicating that the power demand is moderating with the onset of autumn. ...Less

The companies, in a meeting with power and renewable energy minister RK Singh on the low coal stocks at p ...More

The companies, in a meeting with power and renewable energy minister RK Singh on the low coal stocks at power plants, demanded assurance of adequate liquidity for electricity generators by way of timely payments by the state power distribution companies. ...Less

Tata Steel had said in April all its manufacturing sites in India, the UK and the Netherlands had sourced ...More

Tata Steel had said in April all its manufacturing sites in India, the UK and the Netherlands had sourced alternative supplies of raw materials to end its dependence on Russia, adding it was taking "a conscious decision to stop doing business with Russia." ...Less

Stating that the company's board had given only "in principle" approval to the proposal, CIL said that on ...More

Stating that the company's board had given only "in principle" approval to the proposal, CIL said that only after getting further clearance from the government, subsequent action would be initiated. ...Less

Amid severe fuel shortage in power plants, Sriprakash Jaiswal has said no power plant would be closed in ...More

Amid severe fuel shortage in power plants, Sriprakash Jaiswal has said no power plant would be closed in the coming days due to coal crisis. ...Less

"The international price of imported coal has increased like anything all of a sudden. Power plants that ...More

"The international price of imported coal has increased like anything all of a sudden. Power plants that used imported coals stopped electricity generation. Because they have stopped production, the entire load is on domestic coal," he said. ...Less

"Delhi's consumers are being forced to bear the brunt of the central government's coal crisis through a h ...More

"Delhi's consumers are being forced to bear the brunt of the central government's coal crisis through a hike in the power purchasing adjustment charge. Its power generation company NTPC is selling electricity to Delhi at a massive 25-50 per cent hike over DERC (Delhi Electricity Regulatory Commission) stipulated rates," she charged. ...Less

Coinciding with the global spike in energy prices, India’s coal crisis is escalating when high crude oil ...More

Coinciding with the global spike in energy prices, India’s coal crisis is escalating when high crude oil prices are already threatening to stoke inflation in the energy-hungry nation. ...Less

Barely three days after state-run aluminium giant NALCO said it shut down two of its power units owing to ...More

Barely three days after state-run aluminium giant NALCO said it shut down two of its power units owing to acute coal shortage, a top Coal Ministry official on Monday said the PSU's inept handling of coal transportation has resulted in its current plight. ...Less

Presiding over the 40th annual general meeting of RINL in Visakhapatnam on Wednesday, CMD Atul Bhatt said ...More

Presiding over the 40th annual general meeting of RINL in Visakhapatnam on Wednesday, CMD Atul Bhatt said the company achieved earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation and amortisation (EBITDA) of Rs 3,469 crore, marking a growth of 148 per cent over the previous year. ...Less

The government has transformed the country's coal scenario in a short span and not a single thermal power ...More

The government has transformed the country's coal scenario in a short span and not a single thermal power plant is now facing shortage of the fuel, Goyal said. ...Less

According to the latest coal stock data of the 135 plants with over 165 GW of installed generation capaci ...More

According to the latest coal stock data of the 135 plants with over 165 GW of installed generation capacity monitored by the Central Electricity Authority (CEA), as many 70 plants are categorised as supercritical stock or having less than four days of fuel on October 10, 2021, compared to 64 a week ago on October 3, 2021. ...Less

The Navratna PSU National Aluminium Company Limited (NALCO) has placed order to import two lakh tonnes of ...More

The Navratna PSU National Aluminium Company Limited (NALCO) has placed order to import two lakh tonnes of coal to tide over the short supply of coal. ...Less

Coastal shipping of coal is, in fact, being looked at as a viable option by the Centre following the roun ...More

Coastal shipping of coal is, in fact, being looked at as a viable option by the Centre following the rounds of brainstorming that followed the coal crisis that highlighted serious logistical roadblocks among other factors. Recent studies instituted by the Coal ministry now show that coastal shipping may be able to help move up to 130 million metric tonnes per annum (MMTPA) coal by 2030. ...Less

“Market analysts predicts that aluminium price may touch up to $4,000 and some analysts are predicting th ...More

“Market analysts predicts that aluminium price may touch up to $4,000 and some analysts are predicting that during Q1 of 2022 (January, February, March), the average price will be around $3,000 plus minus 5%. This is a good price for the aluminium industry and everybody knows that price beyond $2,600-2,700 is temporary in the market. ” ...Less

According to the latest notification dated June 1, "Those GENCOS/IPPs who either do not place their inden ...More

According to the latest notification dated June 1, "Those GENCOS/IPPs who either do not place their indents with CIL by 3.6.2022 or have not initiated their tender processes for purchase of imported coal for blending purposes, they will be allocated only 70 percent of the quantity of domestic coal...(which) will be further reduced to 60 per cent from 15.6.2022." ...Less

In the first five months of the financial year 2021-22 up to August 2021, the import of all varieties of ...More

In the first five months of the financial year 2021-22 up to August 2021, the import of all varieties of non coking coal reduced to 70.85 MT from 84.44 MT during the corresponding months of the financial year 2019-20 representing a decline of about 16.09%. ...Less

The Centre has set a target to distribute over six crore LED bulbs through State-run Energy Efficiency Se ...More

The Centre has set a target to distribute over six crore LED bulbs through State-run Energy Efficiency Services Ltd (EESL) in a span of one year, Power Minister Piyush Goyal said. ...Less

For the coal sector, 2011 started with a bang amid rosy announcements to augment 'black diamond' producti ...More

For the coal sector, 2011 started with a bang amid rosy announcements to augment 'black diamond' production, but it ended with a whimper. ...Less

Coal India said with a coal stock of 31 MT at CIL’s pitheads, around 30 MT stock at power plants includin ...More

Coal India said with a coal stock of 31 MT at CIL’s pitheads, around 30 MT stock at power plants including imported coal, and a little over 10 MT at CIL’s sidings, goods sheds, private washeries, ports and captive plants, “there is sufficient availability of coal in the system.” ...Less