Asian Energy Services wins contract for coal handling plant in Jharkhand

Asian Energy Services wins contract for coal handling plant in Jharkhand

Asian Energy Services Ltd (AESL), a leader in India’s energy infrastructure sector, has announced a significant achievement in securing a pivotal contract from Eastern Coalfields Limited (ECL), a subsidiary of Coal India Limited. The contract, valued at 21.9 crore rupees, involves the construction of plough feeders and associated civil works at the existing coal handling […]

Coal India surpasses supply commitments with stellar performance in FY 2024

Coal India surpasses supply commitments with stellar performance in FY 2024

Coal India Limited (CIL), the world’s largest coal mining company, has achieved a remarkable milestone in the fiscal year 2024, surpassing its projected commitments. The public sector entity supplied an all-time high volume of 98 million tonnes (MT) to non-regulated sector (NRS) consumers till December FY 2024, marking a significant 31% growth over the 75 […]

Coal India Limited achieves 11.5% YoY growth with 460MT coal production

Coal India Limited achieves 11.5% YoY growth with 460MT coal production

Coal India Limited (CIL), maintaining a brisk output pace, has reported an impressive production of 460 million tonnes (MTs) of coal till November of the ongoing financial year. This production reflects an 11.5% year-on-year growth, surpassing the annual asking rate of 10.2%. Substantial Increase in Coal Output This year’s production saw an increase of 47.4 […]

Jindal Steel & Power begins production at Gare Palma IV/6 coal mine

Jindal Steel & Power begins production at Gare Palma IV/6 coal mine

Jindal Steel & Power (JSP) proudly announces the successful launch of production at the Gare Palma IV/6 coal mine, strategically located in Chhattisgarh. This momentous achievement signifies a crucial milestone in JSP’s ongoing efforts to enhance its raw material security. Additionally, the newly operational mine will play a pivotal role in supporting the proposed expansion […]

Coal India Limited records strong 11.3% YoY growth in coal production

Coal India Limited records strong 11.3% YoY growth in coal production

Coal India Limited (CIL) has achieved a remarkable milestone by producing approximately 333 million tonnes (MTs) of coal in the first half of the current financial year, demonstrating a robust 11.3% year-on-year growth. This achievement marks a substantial increase of nearly 34 MTs when compared to the same period in FY 2023. Notably, all of […]

Tragedy strikes: 16 lives lost in Southwest China coal mine inferno

Tragedy strikes: 16 lives lost in Southwest China coal mine inferno

In a devastating incident that sent shockwaves through southwest China’s Guizhou province, at least 16 lives were tragically claimed by a ferocious coal mine fire. The catastrophe unfolded at the Shanjiaoshu Coal Mine on a somber Sunday morning, commencing its destructive rampage at approximately 8:10 am local time. The Panzhou City government, quick to respond, […]

Coal India Limited reports 13.2% production surge in August 2023

Coal India Limited reports 13.2% production surge in August 2023

In a notable upswing, Coal India Limited (CIL) disclosed robust figures for its coal production in August 2023, registering a remarkable 13.2% year-on-year increase. The state-owned coal giant produced a staggering 52.3 million tonnes (MTs) last month, showing an improvement of 6.1 MTs over the 46.2 MTs produced in August 2022. Coal India Limited Year-on-Year […]

SAIL awards $3.7bn Tasra open cast project to Power Mech and PC Patel Infra

SAIL awards $3.7bn Tasra open cast project to Power Mech and PC Patel Infra

The consortium of Power Mech Projects and PC Patel Infra has been awarded a contract worth INR 30,438 crores from the Steel Authority of India Limited (SAIL) for the Tasra open cast project in Jharkhand. The mine development and operation (MOO) contract, which spans 28 years, promises to significantly boost India’s coal extraction capabilities. The […]