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West Asia Crisis Sharpens India's Push For Coal Gasification: Coal Secretary
The ongoing crisis in West Asia has fundamentally altered global energy and commodity supply chains, exposing the risks of India's heavy dependence on imports and accelerating the country's push towards coal gasification as a strategic pillar of…
Chinese coking coal rebounds as supply concerns resurface
China's coking coal prices rebounded on Thursday, aided by resurfacing concerns about contracted supply after several mines halted production amid stringent safety inspections following a deadly mine accident in coal-rich Shanxi province. SCROLL TO…
South Africa Set to Run Coal Stations Longer as Gas Projects Lag
South Africa is poised to delay the retirement of about a fifth of its coal-fired electricity-generation capacity as gas projects earmarked to replace them remain behind schedule, contrasting a decline in use of the dirtiest fossil fuel in other…
Chinese Coal Disaster to Ripple Through Steel, Power, Chemicals
The Shanxi coal disaster is likely to hit Chinese output in the short term, raising costs for steelmakers, power plants and chemicals manufacturers. The explosion at a coking coal mine that killed at least 82 last week has triggered a wave of…
Coal India Holds Enough Stock Amid Record Power Demand: CMD Sairam
Coal India is holding sufficient coal stock despite a lower production target for the current fiscal year, even as power demand in the country has touched record levels, Coal India Chairman and Managing Director, B Sairam said on Thursday. 'At the…
PE-backed Queensland coal mine Olive Downs in safe harbour
Pembroke Resources, the privately held operator of a major Queensland metallurgical coal mine, is circling the drain. Street Talk understands Pembroke, which owns and operates the Olive Downs coal mine and is licensed to produce up to 20 million…
Coal gasification can help substitute imports of up to ₹3 lakh crore, says Union Coal Minister G. Kishan Reddy
Coal gasification can help substitute imports of up to ₹3 lakh crore, stated Union Coal Minister G. Kishan Reddy, adding, the sustainable mining method also extends to ensuring self-reliance for India's industries and overall economic…
China's State Council sets up team to investigate Shanxi coal mine explosion
China's State Council has established an investigation team to probe a deadly coal mine blast in north China's Shanxi Province, authorities said on Wednesday. The gas explosion hit the Liushenyu coal mine in Shanxi at 7:29 p.m. on May 22, resulting…
New coal mine cleared in 'high conservation zone' Hasdeo forest
4 min read New Delhi Make us preferred source on Google Rajasthan State-owned electricity producer — Rajasthan Vidyut Utpadan Nigam Limited (RVUNL) — has been granted an in-principle approval to clear 1,742.6 hectares in Hasdeo Arand…
Power sector may consume 830-835 Mn Tons of coal in FY27
India's Power sector is expected to consume around 830-835 million tonnes (Mt) of domestic coal in the current financial year compared to around 808 Mt in FY26. Asked whether the sector will consume around 830-835 mt of coal in FY27, Coal India…
Government to launch coal gasification-based urea policy within a month
The government is in the process of finalising a new policy for coal gasification-based urea manufacturing and will be ready within a month, an official said, highlighting that the move will boost self-reliance and save foreign exchange, given the…
Diversification drive: Coal India has 524 MW of solar projects under execution
State-run coal major Coal India, which aims to become a 5 GW solar power company by 2030, currently has around 524 MW of solar projects under execution as part of its diversification drive. On the solar front, CIL's installed capacity increased to…
A Steel Revolution: Game-Changer For The Climate And Energy Crises
Steel production is one of the largest CO2 emitters globally, but new processes can replace old techniques with massive reductions. (Photo by CN-STR / AFP via Getty Images) / China OUT Decarbonizing steel is crucial to meet global climate targets…
AI is testing global energy grids. China wants it to help fix the problem
As the global AI race increasingly relies on resilient power systems, China is urging domestic enterprises to launch pilot projects that integrate the cutting-edge technology into the energy sector. To support the plan, Beijing has released an…
No abandoned shops and homes for just £85k in pretty seaside town
Perched on the County Durham coastline where the North Sea stretches endlessly towards the horizon, the town exudes a quiet sense of resilience forged by its history. Once a mining community boasting three coal mines, its character was long…
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