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In big shift, ships to move thermal coal

01 Dec 2022

 

 

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.

To avert a fuel and power crisis like the one earlier this year, ministries are joining hands to take the sea route to supply coal cheaper and possibly faster, starting 2023.

From January 2023, Power, Coal and Shipping ministries are looking to start coal transportation from Odisha and Jharkhand by sea to the western coast as part of a key new strategy.

Several states reeled under power shortage due to flagging coal supply the last