Mumbai: NTPC, India’s leading integrated power company, has set a target of 40 Million Metric Tons (MMT) of coal production from its captive mines for the fiscal FY’25. The ambitious target will help NTPC achieve significant growth of 17% of captive coal production compared to the previous fiscal. This will fulfill over 15% of coal requirement through captive mines in FY25, thereby strengthening fuel security for the power major. The company achieved an impressive coal despatch of 34.15 MMT and Coal production stood at 34.38 MMT by the end of 31st March 2024. This outstanding perfor ..read more

Mumbai : NTPC Ltd., India’s leading integrated power utility, has reported a substantial growth of 55% in coal despatch from its captive mines during FY24, as compared to the previous year.   The company achieved an impressive coal despatch of 34.15 MMT and Coal production stood at 34.38 MMT with a growth of nearly 50% by the end of 31st March 2024.   This outstanding performance reflects NTPC’s relentless commitment to enhancing coal production from its captive mines and ensuring efficient supply to meet the nation’s energy needs.   To achieve sustained growth in coal producti ..read more

Mumbai :  Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi will dedicate to the nation and lay foundation of a series of NTPC projects on 4th March, 2024, signalling a significant leap towards sustainable development and economic growth. The Hon’ble Prime Minister will dedicate Unit #2 (800 MW) of NTPC’s Telangana Super Thermal Power Project (Stage-I), located in the Peddapalli district of Telangana. With an investment of Rs 8,007 Crore, this project utilizes Ultra-Supercritical Technology, ensuring optimal power generation efficiency while significantly reducing CO2 emissions. The commi ..read more

  Sambalpur : Shri P M Prasad, Chairman, Coal India Limited on Friday commended Mahanadi Coalfields Limited (MCL) for enhanced performance during the current financial year 2023-24. Chairing a Review Meeting of MCL at the corporate office in Sambalpur, Shri Prasad commended the company for effectively addressing operational challenges and maintaining steady growth to achieve annual targets. Acknowledging MCL as a cornerstone of Coal India’s performance, the Chairman extended appreciation to every member of Team MCL. Highlighting the pivotal role of MCL in ensuring the energy security of ..read more

  Sambalpur : Energy major Coal India Limited on Friday entered into a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Indian Institute of Managements (IIM) Mumbai and Sambalpur, marking a crucial step in multimodal connectivity infrastructure for coal transportation in alignment with the PM Gati Shakti National Master Plan 2021. The collaboration, through a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) signed between the two IIMs and Coal India, brings together industry expertise and academic excellence, promising a transformative leap in logistic efficiency, contributing to economic growth and environmenta ..read more

India, endowed with the fifth-largest coal reserves globally, stands as the second-largest consumer of coal, propelled by a fast-growing economy. The power sector alone is experiencing a compounded annual growth rate (CAGR) of around 7.5 % from FY 2021-22 to 2023-24 while other sectors exhibit similar momentum, driving the demand for coal. In overall coal consumption spectrum, the unavailability of Coking coal and high-grade thermal coal within our reserves necessitates imports to meet the requirements of industries like steel etc. However, medium and low-grade thermal coal are abundantly ava ..read more

India’s coal sector has embarked on a journey of reform and modernization, guided by the principles of sustainability and energy security. These transformative reforms have not only boosted production but also enhanced the efficiency and competitiveness in the coal sector with the broader goals of economic development and environmental conservation. Initiated in 2014, these reforms have addressed long standing challenges and unlocked the coal sector’s potential contributing significantly to the nation’s economic growth and energy security. Key reforms of the decade encompass:  Enactment ..read more

As the cornerstone of our energy basket, coal remains indispensable, contributing to over half of our primary energy needs and serving as the backbone of our industries. Over the past decade, thermal power, predominantly fueled by coal, has consistently accounted for more than 70% of our total power generation. Despite commendable strides in promoting renewable energy sources, the sheer growth in electricity demand necessitates a continued reliance on thermal power, with projections indicating its share to be 55% by 2030 and 27% by 2047. It is anticipated through comprehensive studies that co ..read more

  New Delhi : The first solar project of NTPC REL at Chhattargarh in Rajasthan declared commercial operation of 70 MW on 21st February 2024. With this, NTPC Group installed capacity has reached 73958 MW.   At present, NTPC-REL has 17 projects under execution, with a total capacity exceeding 6000 MW. With this, the total RE operational capacity of NTPC Group now stands at 3448 MW.   Shri Mohit Bhargava, CEO (NGEL) and other officials were present on this occasion.   The slated full capacity of Chhattargarh Solar project is 150 MW and is expected to be co ..read more

Bongaigaon  – NTPC Bongaigaon, in collaboration with the Bardwi Shikla Ladies Club, successfully organized a vibrant two-day “Anand Mela” on February 17th and 18th, 2024, under the theme “NTPC Illuminating Lives”. The Mela was inaugurated by Shri Pradeep Kumar Dwivedi, IAS, District Commissioner, Kokrajhar in the presence of Shri Pushpraj Singh, IPS, Superintendent of Police, Kokrajhar, Shri Karunakar Das, Business Unit Head, Shri K C Muraleedharan, CGM, NTPC Bongaigaon, Smt. Vani Reddy and Smt. Jhumita Biswas,Senior Member, Bardwi Shikla Ladies Club. The inauguration ceremony, graced by ..read more