New Delhi, Feb 26 (IANS) Government-owned power giant NTPC’s coal-mining subsidiary NTPC Mining Ltd. (NML) has achieved a significant milestone by producing 100 million metric tonnes (MMT) of coal. The milestone was reached on February 25, 2024, marking a major achievement for the company since coal production began in 2017 at its first coal mine Pakri Barwadih.
NML accomplished the first 50 MMT of coal production in 1,995 days back on June 19, 2022. However, the subsidiary has now produced the next 50 MMT of coal in just 617 days, demonstrating remarkable efficiency in its operations. The company has set a target of achieving a coal production of 100 MMT per annum by the year 2030.
Currently, NTPC Mining Ltd. operates five captive coal mines located in Jharkhand, Odisha, and Chhattisgarh. These include Pakri Barwadih, Chatti Bariatu, Kerandari Coal Mines in Jharkhand, Dulanga Coal Mine in Odisha, and Talaipalli Coal Mine in Chhattisgarh, which are crucial for the company’s coal production targets.
To sustain and enhance coal production, NTPC has implemented various strategies and technologies. These measures involve stringent safety protocols, enhanced mine planning, automation of equipment, training of the workforce, and the deployment of continuous monitoring and analysis systems to streamline operations and ensure efficiency.
The achievement of producing 100 MMT of coal by NTPC Mining Ltd. underscores the company’s commitment to meeting its coal production goals efficiently and contributing to the energy needs of the country. With a focus on technological advancements and operational excellence, NML is poised to continue its growth trajectory in the coal-mining sector.
–IANS
sps/pgh
