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Coal Ministry Advocates Pithead-based Thermal Projects for Coal India and NLC India
Published On : 2024-03-17T12:29:20+0530 [ IST ] |
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The Coal Ministry has issued directives to Coal India Ltd (CIL) and NLC India Ltd, advocating the prioritization of pithead-based thermal projects to address transportation costs and bolster the availability of coal.
Coal Secretary Amrit Lal Meena underscored the advantages of this approach, emphasizing the reduction of reliance on transportation via rail and road, which would subsequently diminish logistics costs and enhance the accessibility of coal for power generation.
Meena disclosed that CIL has forged an agreement with Rajasthan Urja Vikas Nigam Ltd (RUVNL) for a joint venture aimed at establishing 4,100 megawatts of power generation capacity in Rajasthan, with a significant proportion being pithead-based.
Additionally, NLC India Ltd and RUVNL have commenced agreements for power projects in Rajasthan, encompassing lignite-based and solar power plants, further diversifying the energy portfolio.
Moreover, CIL is exploring thermal projects in Uttar Pradesh and Bihar, with discussions ongoing for joint ventures and feasibility assessments being conducted. In Uttar Pradesh, CIL is engaged in talks with the government to advance plans for thermal capacities in the state, while in Bihar, the state government has offered land for the establishment of a thermal plant, predominantly pithead-based. A CIL team is currently conducting a feasibility report on this proposal.
The shift towards pithead-based projects aligns with the strategic diversification efforts undertaken by CIL and NLC India Ltd, encompassing thermal, solar, and wind power generation, thereby contributing to a more sustainable and accessible energy ecosystem.
Source : Business Line
Tags : Rajasthan , Uttar Pradesh , Bihar , NLC India Ltd , thermal projects , Coal Ministry , power generation , pithead-based , transportation costs , Coal India Ltd ,
Summary : The Coal Ministry has directed Coal India Ltd (CIL) and NLC India Ltd to prioritize pithead-based thermal projects to diminish transportation costs and enhance the availability of coal. Coal Secretary Amrit Lal Meena highlighted the benefits of this approach, emphasizing reduced reliance on transportation through rail and road, lowered logistics costs, and enhanced accessibility of coal for power generation. CIL has inked a pact with Rajasthan Urja Vikas Nigam Ltd (RUVNL) for a joint venture to establish 4,100 megawatts of power generation capacity in Rajasthan, with a significant portion being pithead-based. Similarly, NLC and RUVNL have initiated agreements for power projects in Rajasthan, including lignite-based and solar power plants. Additionally, CIL is exploring thermal projects in Uttar Pradesh and Bihar, with discussions underway for joint ventures and feasibility assessments ongoing. The transition towards pithead-based projects aligns with efforts to diversify into thermal, solar, and wind power generation by CIL and NLC.
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