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• GMDC, GUVNL ink deal to develop coal, lignite power stations in Gujarat

  26 Jun 2024

  In order to address the long-term energy security of Gujarat by replacing the fleet of old generating units and further adding new capacities, Gujarat Urja Vikas Nigam Limited (GUVNL) and Gujarat Mineral Development Corporation (GMDC) has entered into a strategic partnership to bolster energy security through sustainable coal & lignite utilization, according to a company release. . ...Read More

• Vietnam’s Coal Plant Plans Draw US Scrutiny After Phase-Out Deal

  26 Jun 2024

  • Plant threatens coal limits in $15.5 billion transition deal . ...Read More

• Gina Rinehart-backed company gets approval from Tanya Plibersek for coal seam gas project

  26 Jun 2024

  Environment minister gives go ahead for Senex Energy to develop and operate up to 151 new coal seam gas wells in inland Queensland . ...Read More

• $13bn fund seeks coal haven in reversal of ESG policy

  26 Jun 2024

  After divesting from Whitehaven in 2021, new research from Market Forces has revealed that Vision Super is once again invested in the thermal coal miner. . ...Read More

• NCL surpasses target of coal production

  26 Jun 2024

  https://www.google.co.in/amp/s/timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/allahabad/national-coal-limited-achieves-record-coal-production-in-fy-2023-24/amp_articleshow/111271101.cms . ...Read More

• Russia sends coal to India by train for first time

  25 Jun 2024

  The shipment is being made via the North-South corridor through Iran, according to a statement © Sputnik / Aleksandr Kryazhev . ...Read More

• Coal India gets Finmin nod to list arms BCCL and CMPDI

  25 Jun 2024

  State-owned Coal India is in the process of appointing a consultant to proceed with the listing of its subsidiaries – Bharat Coking Coal Limited (BBCL) and the Central Mine Planning and Design Institute (CMPDI), . ...Read More

• Pilot project for underground coal gasification in Jamtara

  25 Jun 2024

  Ranchi: The Eastern Coalfields Limited (ECL) under the Union coal ministry initiated India’s pilot project for underground coal gasification (UCG) at the Kasta coal block in Jamtara. . ...Read More

• Czech Tycoon’s Takeover of Sydney-Listed Coal Miner Falls Through

  25 Jun 2024

  The owner of a majority stake in Sydney-listed metallurgical coal producer Coronado Global Resources Inc. terminated its sale to Czech tycoon Pavel Tykac’s Sev.en Global Investments. . ...Read More

• MEAI-Ahmedabad Chapter’s 28th Foundation Day raises awareness on India’s Energy Transition, Critical Minerals & Application of AI in Mining Industry

  20 Jun 2024

  The Ahmedabad Chapter of the Mining Engineers’ Association of India (MEAI), commemorated its 28th Foundation Day on 14th June 2024. Incepted in the year 1997, Ahmedabad Chapter of MEAI has completed a momentous 27-years journey, setting benchmarks on the mining sector. . ...Read More

• Utah wants to keep IPP’s coal burning — but who will buy the electricity?

  20 Jun 2024

  During a special legislative session, the Utah Legislature slowed down a plan, but didn’t abounded, a plan to purchase the Delta-area power plant. . ...Read More

• Industry approves up to $140B transition away from coal

  20 Jun 2024

  A group of major mineral producers have supported replacing fossil fuels with zero-emissions alternatives. . ...Read More

• Coal stocks at thermal plants up 32% on year

  20 Jun 2024

  Coal stocks at the country’s thermal power plants rose to over 45 million tonnes (mt) as on June 16, registering a rise of 31.7% over 34.25 mt in the corresponding period of last year, as per data from coal ministry. This will help the power plants to operate with high PLF amid the steep rise in peak demand due to heatwaves. . ...Read More

• Third Toledo coal plant to add 150 megawatts to Visayas grid

  18 Jun 2024

  Ronaldo Ramos, Chief Operating Officer for operated assets of the AboitizPower Thermal Business Group. assured that once all these requirements are approved, the company will start the construction of the third coal-powered plant before the end of 2025. . ...Read More

• More than 800 coal plants worldwide could be profitably decommissioned

  18 Jun 2024

  SINGAPORE, June 17 (Reuters) - More than 800 coal-fired power plants in emerging countries could be decommissioned and profitably replaced by cleaner solar energy starting from the end of the decade, research on Monday showed. . ...Read More