NTPC starts site selection studies in Gujrat, Andhra Pradesh, Odisha, Madhya Pradesh for nuclear projectsState-owned NTPC is exploring new nuclear power projects. Site selection studies have begun in Andhra Pradesh, Madhya Pradesh, Gujarat, and...
25 May, 2026, 06.08 PM IST
Coal India plans syngas projects near gas-based power, DRI and fertiliser units as gas supply tightensIn a strategic move to bolster energy security, Coal India is gearing up to establish new coal-to-syngas facilities strategically positione...
24 May, 2026, 12.27 PM IST
Coal gasification can raise India's resource security amid decarbonisation uncertainties: ReportWhile coal gasification presents uncertain decarbonisation outcomes, it can play a crucial role in strengthening the country's raw material...
19 May, 2026, 08.22 AM IST
CBM licensing round draws few biddersThe latest coal bed methane (CBM) licensing round saw a disappointing turnout, with seven of thirteen blocks receiving no bids and four att...
21 Apr, 2026, 12.34 AM IST
Global strategic oil inventory totaled 2.5 billion barrels at end of 2025, EIA saysGlobal strategic oil reserves reached 2.5 billion barrels by year-end. China, the United States, and Japan hold the largest stockpiles. The...
20 Apr, 2026, 11.16 PM IST
Reliance, Essar top bidders for coal-based methane gas exploration blocksThe bidding frenzy for coal-bed methane blocks heats up as Reliance Industries and the Essar Group step into the ring. The Directorate Gene...
20 Apr, 2026, 03.55 PM IST
SW Solar shares rally 17% after Rs 3,500 crore order from Coal India. Check detailsShares of Sterling and Wilson Renewable Energy Limited surged 17% after securing a Rs 3,490 crore solar EPC order from Coal India Limited, ...
20 Apr, 2026, 01.33 PM IST
Government extends deadline for bidding in commercial coal mines' auction till January 13"In response to... requests from prospective bidders, the ministry has extended the bid due date till January 13, 2023," the coal ministry ...
19 Dec, 2022, 07.32 PM IST
View: India’s miners will be its keepersCommercial auction of coal mines will impact industries across sectors. It is aligned with GoI’s drive to bring largescale investments, esp...
13 Dec, 2020, 06.07 PM IST
No financial and technical yardstick for coal auctions“The coal ministry has decided against keeping any entry restrictions based on technical or financial criteria, which means there are not l...
09 Jan, 2020, 11.24 PM IST
Private players to again sell coal commercially in open marketIn Maharashtra too, three blocks — Gondkari (PRC 1 mtpa), Khappa & Extn (PRC 0.30 mta) and Marki Mangli (PRC 0.20 mtpa) — are on offer.
20 Dec, 2018, 07.33 AM IST
Steel companies stay away from coal block auctionsThe coal ministry had last year already annulled the fourth round of coal mine auctions due to lack of adequate number of bidders.
04 Jul, 2017, 01.05 AM IST
Mines auction norms: Mandatory to wash coal in pit-headThe successful bidder, the official said, will not be permitted to use the coal extracted from the coal mine for any purposes other than ut...
06 Jun, 2017, 04.21 PM IST
New tendering process might help Coal India in saving Rs 1,000 croreCoal India hopes to save more than Rs 1,000 crore by implementing a new tendering process for its procurements, aimed at broadening margins.
27 Aug, 2015, 05.59 AM IST
Government should quickly notify successful coal bidders: Assocham"Decision to re-examine bid prices through prism of trend set by 'unexpectedly high bids' should be reviewed," Assocham secretary general D...
20 Mar, 2015, 03.13 PM IST
Government asks coal block bidders to fix dates for site visitThe invite notice to the bidders by the Coal Ministry is for the 23 producing coal blocks to be auctioned next month.
13 Jan, 2015, 03.29 PM IST
Coal mine bidders raise concern about first stage price offersDuring pre-bid meeting attended by almost 100 cos, questions were also raised on different issues including end-use plants linked to the co...
12 Jan, 2015, 05.37 PM IST