NUPPL begins mining at Pachwara South coal block to fuel Ghatampur Thermal Power Station

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NUPPL began mining at Pachwara South coal block to supply Ghatampur power plant, expanding NLCIL's mining capacity.
NUPPL begins mining at Pachwara South coal block to fuel Ghatampur Thermal Power Station
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Neyveli Uttar Pradesh Power Limited, a joint venture of NLC India Ltd and UPRVUNL, commenced mining at the Pachwara South Open Cast Project in Jharkhand. With an approved capacity of 9 Million Tonnes Per Annum and coal reserves estimated at 264.84 million tonnes, this mine will supply coal for the Ghatampur Thermal Power Station. Overburden removal operations have begun, facilitating systematic coal extraction. The project is part of NLCIL's strategy to increase its mining capacity from 50.1 MTPA to over 100 MTPA by 2030. The company emphasized sustainable mining practices aimed at ensuring reliable fuel supply for power generation and supporting India's economic growth.
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Key insights

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    Scaling mining capacity reflects strategic focus on energy security: The operation at Pachwara South exemplifies India’s push to secure domestic coal supplies to sustain thermal power generation amid growing energy demand.

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    Expanding mining capacity aligns with India’s economic growth and energy: NLCIL aims to more than double its coal mining capacity by 2030 to meet rising power needs and reduce dependency on imports, signaling long-term national energy planning.

Takeaways

NUPPL’s commencement of mining operations at Pachwara South coal block marks a significant step in enhancing coal supply for power generation and scaling India’s mining capacity sustainably.

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