Consumption of Coal coal in India reached 838.27 Million Tonnes in 2020
Consumption grew by a CAGR of 0.06% between 2017 to 2020, and is expected to grow by ...
GlobalData projects the Consumption to decline at a CAGR of ...
Impact of COVID-19 on coal mining in India
India is endowed with vast mineral deposits, including coal, iron ore, bauxite, manganese, copper, lead, zinc and limestone. The country’s coal mining industry has great potential, and provides basic raw materials to various industries, including steel and power. According to the BP Statistical Review of World Energy, India was the fifth-largest country globally and the third largest in Asia-Pacific in terms of proven coal reserves.
Despite the severe impact of the COVID-19 pandemic, India’s coal production managed to grow in 2020, over the previous year. A strong performance of the country’s largest producer was from Coal India Limited (CIL).
Coal consumption in India
In 2020, coal consumption in India fell due to the impact of the COVID-19 outbreak, which has subdued industrial activities across the country. Of the total country’s coal consumption, majority was thermal coal in 2020, while metallurgical coal accounted for a significant share. In terms of end use, the power industry accounted for most of the consumption, followed by steel, cement and sponge and other industries in 2020.
Coal accounted for majority of the country’s electricity generation mix in 2020. The consumption from the country’s power industry fell owing to lower coal-fired electricity generation in 2020.
Key coal producers in India
CIL is a government-owned coal mining company which produces coal and coal-based products. The company’s portfolio of products includes coking coal, semi coking coal, non-coking coal, hard coal, washed and beneficiated coal, coal fines, heavy oil and coke. The company operates both surface and underground mines. The company's products find applications in steel making, fertilizer, glass, power utilities, cement, ceramic, chemical, paper, domestic fuel and industrial plants. It also provides mining consultancy services across India. The company operates its mining deposits across India, and also has a presence in Mozambique. CIL is headquartered in Kolkata, West Bengal, India.
Singareni Collieries Co. Ltd (SCCL)
Singareni Collieries Co. Ltd (SCCL) is a coal mining company. The company’s coal reserves are spread across many kilometers of the Pranahita-Godavari valley in Andhra Pradesh, India. The company carries out mining activities in four districts of Telangana. It also provides consultation services, including coal exploration and evaluation; mine planning, design and construction; mine survey; environmental management; human resources development; contract management; management services; analytical services and mine rescue services. The company is jointly owned by the Government of India and the Government of Telangana. SCCL is headquartered in Hyderabad, Telangana, India.
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