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MCL Sets Record Single-Day Coal Dispatch
COAL & MINING

MCL Sets Record Single-Day Coal Dispatch

Mahanadi Coalfields Limited (MCL) has congratulated the team at Lingaraj Area for setting a new benchmark in operational performance. On 19 January 2026, the team recorded the highest-ever single-day coal dispatch through the FMC Silo, moving 58,116 tonnes of coal via 16 rakes.

This achievement represents an increase of 18 per cent compared with the previous year, underscoring MCL’s sustained focus on productivity, teamwork and operational efficiency. The milestone reflects the company’s ability to optimise logistics and strengthen supply chain performance in a demanding operating environment.

Such achievements reinforce MCL’s position as a leading coal producer in India and highlight its commitment to delivering consistent output while supporting the country’s growing energy requirements. By enhancing dispatch capabilities and operational coordination, MCL continues to strengthen its role in ensuring reliable fuel supply for power generation and industrial use.

The record performance at Lingaraj Area demonstrates the impact of strategic planning, efficient infrastructure utilisation and workforce excellence, positioning MCL to further improve operational outcomes in the coming years.

Mahanadi Coalfields Limited (MCL) has congratulated the team at Lingaraj Area for setting a new benchmark in operational performance. On 19 January 2026, the team recorded the highest-ever single-day coal dispatch through the FMC Silo, moving 58,116 tonnes of coal via 16 rakes. This achievement represents an increase of 18 per cent compared with the previous year, underscoring MCL’s sustained focus on productivity, teamwork and operational efficiency. The milestone reflects the company’s ability to optimise logistics and strengthen supply chain performance in a demanding operating environment. Such achievements reinforce MCL’s position as a leading coal producer in India and highlight its commitment to delivering consistent output while supporting the country’s growing energy requirements. By enhancing dispatch capabilities and operational coordination, MCL continues to strengthen its role in ensuring reliable fuel supply for power generation and industrial use. The record performance at Lingaraj Area demonstrates the impact of strategic planning, efficient infrastructure utilisation and workforce excellence, positioning MCL to further improve operational outcomes in the coming years.

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