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Three mines up for bids on second day of commercial coal mine auctions
14 Mar 2024New Delhi: On the second day of auctions under the 9th round and 8th round, three mines were put up for auctions for commercial mining, the Ministry of Coal said on Wednesday. . ...Read More
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BCCL's Dugda coal washery set for monetization; govt eyes self-reliance in steel sector
14 Mar 2024This initiative is part of a broader strategy to enhance the efficiency and output of India's coal sector, specifically targeting the augmentation of domestic steel manufacturing capabilities. . ...Read More
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Renewables provide 52 pct of German power in 2023, as wind overtakes coal
12 Mar 2024The share of renewable energy sources in Germany’s total energy consumption grew to 22 percent in 2023 thanks to the steady expansion of solar and wind power installations in electricity production and an increase in the uptake of renewable heating systems, the Federal Environment Agency (UBA) has said. . ...Read More
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Indonesia’s methane emissions from coal are 8 times worse than reported, jeopardising climate commitments, think tank says
12 Mar 2024The world’s third-largest coal miner, after China and India, undercounts methane emissions from production of the fuel, . ...Read More
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12 Killed In Separate China Coal Mine Disasters Amid Security Overhaul
12 Mar 2024Two tragic incidents in China’s coal mining sector have underscored the persistent risks and challenges within the trade, regardless of latest legislative efforts to enhance security. A coal bunker collapse in Shanxi province and a gasoline explosion in Anhui province have collectively claimed 12 lives over the past day, . ...Read More
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CIL partners with RRVUNL for 4,100 MW power generation projects in Rajasthan
12 Mar 2024This collaboration marks a significant step towards augmenting power generation through a mix of coal-fired, solar, pump storage, and wind energy projects, aimed at meeting the escalating energy demands of Rajasthan. . ...Read More
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Italy to phase out coal from 2025, excluding Sardinia island
07 Mar 2024ROME (Reuters) - Italy is committed to stopping electricity generation from coal by the end of 2025 nationwide except in the island of Sardinia, the energy minister told parliament on Wednesday adding the government would boost gas-fired plants instead. . ...Read More
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Big banks seek to back Indonesia coal retirement
07 Mar 2024Jakarta: HSBC Holdings Plc, Standard Chartered Plc (StanChart) and Bank of America Corp (BofA) are among the banks seeking to participate in Indonesia’s first early coal retirement deal, a signal that big lenders are increasingly willing to make the fossil-fuel investments necessary for the global energy transition. . ...Read More
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Indian government to sell up to 7% stake in coal miner NLC
07 Mar 2024The government holds a 79.2% stake in the company, whose shares have nearly tripled over the last year to 226.70 rupees as of Wednesday. . ...Read More
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Gujarat's GMDC approves land acquisition, rehabilitation plan for Baitarani-West coal block
07 Mar 2024"After the approval, GMDC shall move towards the opening of the coal mine with a peak rate capacity of 15 million tonne per annum in Odisha, . ...Read More
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Russia has reduced the export of coal
06 Mar 2024OREANDA-NEWS Coal exports from Russia in January 2024 fell by 8% compared to the same period last year, reaching 14.6 million tons, according to data provided by two sources familiar with the statistics of the Ministry of Energy. . ...Read More
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Coal India's Gevra mine set to become Asia's largest with expansion to 70 million tonnes capacity
06 Mar 2024This expansion comes after concerted efforts by the ministry of coal and the ministry of environment, forest, and climate change (MoEFCC) to secure the clearance in record time, underlining the mine's strategic importance to India's energy sector. . ...Read More
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India preps for summer power surge, power ministry mandates coal blending till June 2024
06 Mar 2024The decision, approved by the Minister of power and new and renewable energy, R.K.Singh comes in the wake of a projected peak demand of up to 250 GW during the upcoming summer season and observed supply constraints in domestic coal. . ...Read More
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China’s Top Coking Coal Miner Calls on State to Control Supply
06 Mar 2024(Bloomberg) -- China’s coking coal industry needs more state protection, including restrictions on supply, according to the chairman of the biggest miner. . ...Read More
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EP BiH Aims for Stability: Increased Coal Production, Cost Reductions, Tariff Procedure Initiation
04 Mar 2024Amidst prevailing challenges, Elektroprivreda BiH (EP BiH) is embarking on a strategic overhaul to ensure the sustainability of electricity supply in Bosnia and Herzegovina. In a recent statement, . ...Read More