Coal production re-accelerates amid easing monsoon; daily output rises to 1.7 MT
Coal India Ltd has reported an increase in daily coal production to 1.7 million tonnes as monsoon rains subside. The ministry noted improved logistics and dispatch capabilities, ensuring steady supply for the power sector.
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Stable coal production is critical for maintaining energy security and preventing power shortages in India's industrial and residential sectors.
Coal production at mines operated by state-owned Coal India Ltd is gaining momentum as intense monsoon rains ease across coal-bearing regions, the Union Coal Ministry said on Saturday.
Average daily production rose to around 1.7 million tonnes (MT) on September 4, against approximately 1.36 MT a day during the first three rain-affected days of the month, according to the ministry.
The improvement comes as declining rainfall allows mining operations and coal handling to normalise.
“Coal beds that had turned sticky and wet following prolonged exposure to rain are now drying, making freshly mined coal more free-flowing and easier to transfer, handle and dispatch through Coal Handling Plants (CHPs),” it said.
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