Counter affidavit on behalf of the Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change (MoEFCC) in OA No 580 of 2022 Mukesh Singh Vs State of Uttar Pradesh & Others. The report dated May 13, 2025 related to the Khadia Opencast Coal Mine Expansion Project located in Sonbhadra, Uttar Pradesh, and …
Measures are being taken to control the air pollution due to the loading and unloading of coal by vehicles plying on the Hal road of Northern Coalfields Limited (NCL) Khadia project at Shakti Nagar, Sonbhadra. This is adjacent to the rehabilitated village of Chilkadand in violation of environmental norms, creating …
The Ministry of Power has notified the applicability of Renewable Generation Obligation (RGO) to firms constructing coal-based thermal power stations from April 2023 onwards. Under this, the companies will have to set up renewable energy projects of 40 per cent capacity of such coal-fired power stations. RGO was introduced in …
Tackling methane in the coal sector is a major opportunity for climate action that can also strengthen energy security. Experience shows that there are several steps countries can take today – using existing technologies and tools – that can lead to significant reductions in methane emissions from coal mining. This …
Methane is responsible for around 30% of the rise in global temperatures since the Industrial Revolution, and rapid and sustained reductions in methane emissions are key to limiting near-term global warming and improving air quality. The energy sector – including oil, natural gas, coal and bioenergy – accounts for nearly …
Flexibilisation of coal fired plants has become inevitable for integration of power generation from renewable energy sources into the grid. The report "Flexibilisation of coal fired power plant: a roadmap for achieving 40% technical minimum load" prepared under the Chairmanship of Shri B C Mallick, Chief Engineer (TPRM), CEA shall …
The Central Electricity Authority (CEA) has notified CEA (Flexible Operation of Coal based Thermal Power Generating Units) Regulations, 2023. These regulations will apply to all coal based thermal power generating units owned or under control of the central government, state governments or owned by any private company, connected with the …
The Standing Committee on Coal, Mines and Steel present this Thirty-seventh report (Seventeenth Lok Sabha) on the subject "Import of Coal - Trends and Issue of Self Reliance" relating to the Ministry of Coal.
There is increasing awareness that existing, unabated coal plants need to be retired before the end of their lifecycle, and a growing demand for financing to meet those objectives. However, such financing creates a potential dilemma: adding emissions-intensive assets to the financing institution’s portfolio during a time when financial institutions …
Global coal use is set to rise by 1.2% in 2022, surpassing 8 billion tonnes in a single year for the first time and eclipsing the previous record set in 2013, according to this report by the International Energy Agency (IEA). Coal sits in the centre of climate and energy …
This report shows that for the first time, 100% of the value of the project finance loans identified in 2021 went to renewable energy projects. This is a considerable increase compared to 2020, where renewable energy loans accounted for 74%. Total funding for new energy projects in 2021 is 60% …
Action taken report of the Joint Committee constituted under the direction of the National Green Tribunal in the Original Application No. 236/2022. The NGT, March 30, 2022 had directed a joint committee to ascertain the facts relating to violations of the environmental norms in transportation of coal from Kulda coal …
Order of the National Green Tribunal in the matter of Vijay Sharma Vs State of Jharkhand, 22/11/2022. The steps taken by Bharat Coking Coal Limited for air pollution control at Bhagmara, Jharkhand is inadequate and the project proponent is liable to pay an environmental compensation of Rs. 75,93,750 directed the …
In light of several global and domestic levers, such as the ongoing energy transition, changing sector economics and policies, and climate change concerns, a phasedown of coal from the power sector is almost inevitable. However, the coal sector not only supplies over 70% of electricity currently, but also shares complex …
Order of the National Green Tribunal in the matter of Sandal Parveen Vs Union of India & Others dated 16/11/2022. Grievance in the application is against violation of environmental norms by dumping of approximately 10 million tons of coal in 35 bighas area in the vicinity of residential area at …
Countries that are now planning a just transition away from coal can learn from experiences of historic and ongoing coal transitions in Europe. This report examines the impact of coal transitions on the workers, communities, and corporations in several European countries and explores the processes, policies, and programmes implemented to …
Joint Committee report by Jharkhand State Pollution Control Board (JSPCB) in Original Application No 479 of 2022 (Krishna Chouhan Vs State of Jharkhand). The matter related to allegations of environmental pollution by Monnet Daniel Washery situated at Khalari block, Ranchi district. It has been alleged by the applicant, Krishna Chouhan …
This latest report by the Energy Transitions Commission (ETC), Degree of Urgency: Accelerating Action to Keep 1.5°C on the Table, assesses progress since COP26 and outlines the priority areas for accelerated action at, and beyond, COP27. Despite positive progress at COP26, current country pledges and commitments, even if fully implemented, …
Coal and its emissions are a critical issue as the world contends with both the global energy crisis and the climate crisis. Coal in Net Zero Transitions: Strategies for rapid, secure and people-centred change is a new IEA special report in the World Energy Outlook series. It presents pragmatic, real-world …
India’s installed capacity for power generation has also seen a tremendous rise, standing at 405.77 GW. What is also readily observable is the dominant share of coal in the installed capacity equalling 204 GW, and is likely to retain its leading position in meeting the country’s power demand, with demand …
Global carbon emissions from energy will peak in 2025 thanks to massively increased government spending on clean fuels in response to Russia’s invasion of Ukraine, according to this analysis by the International Energy Agency. With the world in the midst of the first global energy crisis – triggered by Russia's …
