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• Running On Empty: NTPC power plants have coal stocks of only 8.5 days

  30 Oct 2023

  The reasons for the dismal stocks range from low production due to monsoons, supply issues due to logistical constraints, and robust power demand even at night. But the situation is likely to improve from the end of this month thanks to higher production . ...Read More

• EACON signs up two more big Chinese open pit coal mines for its AHS

  13 Oct 2023

  Since August 2023 EACON Mining Technology says it has begun autonomous haulage system (AHS) cooperation with two new projects, . ...Read More

• China’s Commodities Imports Stay Buoyant as Economy Revives

  13 Oct 2023

  Coal and gas volumes elevated by winter restocking needs . ...Read More

• Coal stock shrinks with rising demand

  13 Oct 2023

  NEW DELHI : Coal stocks continued to shrink with power demand across the country hitting a peak of well above the 200 GW mark this week. Thermal power plants across the country have coal stocks to last just 7.5 days, showed data from the Central Electricity Authority (CEA). . ...Read More

• Romania seeks coal plant closure delay from EU

  13 Oct 2023

  Romania has backtracked on its commitments regarding the shutdown schedule for coal power plants. Minister of Energy Sebastian Burduja said he would ask the European Union for a delay in switching the units in CE Oltenia to reserve. . ...Read More

• SEFA announces new coal ash processing milestone

  12 Oct 2023

  The SEFA Group, LLC has announced a new milestone in processing over 5 million t of harvested coal ash for beneficial, encapsulated use since 2015 . ...Read More

• Financial boost soon for green coal technology: Pralhad Joshi

  12 Oct 2023

  The statement was made during his address at the valedictory session of the National Workshop on “Global Experience Sharing on Just Transition”, organized by the ministry of coal on Wednesday. . ...Read More

• Short of power, Karnataka looks to Centre for more coal supply

  12 Oct 2023

  The state government on Wednesday presented its case before the Centre, seeking an additional two rakes of coal. . ...Read More

• How India can utilize its coal and lignite mines for Green Hydrogen production

  12 Oct 2023

  Repurposing reclaimed, and closed coal and lignite mines as green hydrogen production facilities has both potential benefits and challenges, but it is essential that careful planning and management are undertaken to ensure that adverse impacts are minimized, and the economic benefits are maximized. . ...Read More

• European coal-fired power production rises 9% in September

  11 Oct 2023

  The latest figures come as Europe looks to phase out coal. . ...Read More

• National average coal stock at season's low ahead of festival demand

  11 Oct 2023

  The national average coal stock at thermal power stations has reached a critical low for the first time this year due to rains in Eastern India, . ...Read More

• New EV battery factory requires energy from coal-fired power plant

  11 Oct 2023

  An upcoming $4 billion electric vehicle (EV) battery factory in De Soto, Kansas, has been hailed as the result of President Joe Biden’s renewable energy efforts in the Inflation Reduction Act. . ...Read More

• Coal shipments to India fall 9% as domestic mining increases

  06 Oct 2023

  During the first nine months of 2023, coal shipments to the world’s second largest importer of seaborne coal, India, fell 9% y/y. A 12% y/y rise in domestic coal mining replaced imports and electricity production continued to rise despite lower production from hydro power. . ...Read More

• BHP plans to keep remaining coal after completing mine sales

  06 Oct 2023

  BHP Group Ltd., the world’s biggest miner, plans to keep its remaining metallurgical coal assets after completing an existing sale process, pointing to a strong outlook for higher-quality raw materials. . ...Read More

• Not So Green, After All? EV Battery Factory Demands Coal Plant For Power

  06 Oct 2023

  A new electric vehicle (EV) battery factory in Kansas, funded by Panasonic with a $4 billion investment, is causing the state to delay the retirement of a coal-fired power plant due to its high energy demands. . ...Read More