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Time of India
3 days ago
- Business
- Time of India
Eight new coking coal washeries with 21.5 MTPA capacity in pipeline; output rises to 66.47 MT
New Delhi: Eight new coking coal washeries with a combined capacity of 21.5 million tonnes per annum (MTPA) are being set up across Jharkhand and West Bengal as part of the government's efforts to boost domestic supply and cut imports for the steel sector, the coal ministry said. In a written reply in the Rajya Sabha, Union Minister of Coal and Mines G. Kishan Reddy said the washeries — at Bhojudih (2.0 MTPA, West Bengal, FY2025-26), Patherdih II (2.5 MTPA, Jharkhand, FY2026-27), New Moonidih (2.5 MTPA, Jharkhand, FY2028-29), Dhori (3.0 MTPA, Jharkhand, FY2029-30), New Kathara (3.0 MTPA, Jharkhand, FY2028-29), New Rajrappa (3.0 MTPA, Jharkhand, FY2029-30), Basantpur-Tapin (4.0 MTPA, Jharkhand, FY2028-29) and New Sawang (1.5 MTPA, Jharkhand, FY2028-29) — are at various stages of construction, tendering or contract award. The projects are part of ' Mission Coking Coal ' launched in August 2021 to raise domestic production and reduce import dependence. Coking coal output has increased from 44.79 MT in 2020-21 to 66.47 MT in 2024-25. Coal India Ltd (CIL) has offered 11 discontinued coking coal mines to the private sector under a revenue-sharing model and commissioned the New Madhuband Coking Coal Washery of Bharat Coking Coal Ltd (BCCL) in 2023-24 with a capacity of 5 MTPA. The tenure of coking coal linkages in the Non-Regulated Sector (NRS) linkage auction policy, amended in 2020, has been extended to up to 30 years. A new sub-sector — 'Steel using Coking coal through WDO route' — created in March 2024 under the NRS linkage auctions is expected to increase domestic consumption and availability of washed coking coal. Coal PSUs follow policies issued by the ministry for transparent allocation, including the New Coal Distribution Policy (NCDP), the Scheme for Harnessing and Allocating Koyala Transparently in India (SHAKTI), the Linkage Auction Policy for NRS, Bridge Linkage Policy, Single Window Mode Agnostic Auctions, and linkage rationalisation. Supplies are made under Fuel Supply Agreements between coal companies and consumers.
The Hindu
23-07-2025
- Business
- The Hindu
SCCL's coal sale policy ensures transparency: Coal Minister Kishan Reddy
Coal and Mines Minister G. Kishan Reddy said on Wednesday that the Central government is adopting a comprehensive policy for coal sales in the country. Responding to a question by Warangal MP Kadiyam Kavya in the Lok Sabha, he elaborated on the coal sale policies of Singareni Collieries Company Limited (SCCL), a government-owned coal mining company, emphasising their role in ensuring transparency and driving economic growth in Telangana. Ms. Kavya sought details on SCCL's coal sale policy for the public and private sectors and the measures taken to ensure transparency and benefits for the Telangana. The Minister outlined that SCCL adheres to key Ministry of Coal policies, including the SHAKTI Policy, the Non-Regulated Sector Linkage Auction Policy, the New Coal Distribution Policy, and the Bridge Linkage Policy. These frameworks promote fair trade, ease of doing business and equitable coal allocation to industries, including MSMEs. 'The policies have enhanced transparency in coal distribution, spurred business activity, created jobs, and increased royalty and tax revenues, significantly benefiting Telangana,' Mr. Reddy stated. The Revised SHAKTI Policy, 2025, now governs all new coal linkages for the power sector, aligning with market demands. SCCL's adherence to these policies has strengthened Telangana's economy by supporting industries and ensuring competitive coal access, reinforcing the State's position in India's coal sector, the Minister informed.
