148 coal-fired plants identified for life extension up to 2030
POWER & RENEWABLE ENERGY

148 coal-fired plants identified for life extension up to 2030

Amid India's surging power demand, environmental consciousness, and renewable energy integration, prolonging the lifespan of ageing thermal power plants emerges as a cost-efficient remedy. To optimis...

Amid India's surging power demand, environmental consciousness, and renewable energy integration, prolonging the lifespan of ageing thermal power plants emerges as a cost-efficient remedy. To optimise resource usage and amplify electricity generation, the government pinpoints 148 coal-fired and 241 hydro units, totalling over 50,300 MW, for extension until 2030. As India targets 500,000 MW non-fossil fuel capacity by 2030, prominently from solar and wind sources, thermal power's role in grid equilibrium gains prominence. Renewing hydro projects hinges on power potential analysis, electromechanical considerations, civil and E&M costs and construction interest rates.

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Infrastructure Energy

Coal India’s Thalassemia Scheme Hits Milestone, Minister Seeks Expansion

On the occasion of World Thalassemia Day 2025, Coal India (CIL), in collaboration with the Ministry of Coal and the Ministry of Health & Family Welfare, commemorated the remarkable success of its flagship CSR initiative, the Thalassemia Bal Sewa Yojana (TBSY), at a special event held at Hotel Ashok, New Delhi. The scheme, which supports free bone marrow transplants for children suffering from thalassemia and aplastic anemia, has emerged as a life-transforming initiative for hundreds of families across the country. Minister of Coal and Mines, G Kishan Reddy, graced the occasion as the Chief Gu..

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Infrastructure Urban

SECL Hosts First Sneh Milan Mela to Boost Community Ties

In a novel initiative to foster goodwill and deeper engagement with local communities, South Eastern Coalfields (SECL) recently organized its first-ever ‘Sneh Milan Mela’ in Surajpur district of Chhattisgarh under its Bhatgaon Area. The event, which brought together SECL employees, their families, and nearby villagers, is part of SECL’s broader approach to build trust and cooperation essential for smooth land acquisition to facilitate the expansion of mining operations. The vibrant gathering featured cultural performances, including songs, dances, and a highlight puppet act with the ..

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Infrastructure Energy

Revised SHAKTI Policy Eases Coal Allocation for Power Sector

The Cabinet Committee on Economic Affairs (CCEA) in the meeting held on 07.05.2025, chaired by the Prime Minister Narendra Modi, has accorded its approval for the Revised SHAKTI (Scheme for Harnessing and Allocating Koyala Transparently in India) Policy for Coal Allocation to Power Sector. The Revised SHAKTI Policy adds to the series of coal sector reforms being undertaken by the Government. With the introduction of SHAKTI Policy in 2017, there was a paradigm shift of coal allocation mechanism from a nomination-based regime to a more transparent way of allocation of coal linkages through auct..

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