NLC India began coal production for the first time

NLC India Ltd (NLCIL) has for the first time commenced production of coal. The coal produced from Talabira II and III Mines in Odisha, which was allotted to NLCIL in 2016 with a capacity of 20 million tonne a year will be used to meet its requirement of its existing and future coal-fired power plants.

The move by the company will aid the energy security of the country especially as the country is currently avoiding import of coal.

This coal block has been developed through the mine developer and operator (MDO) model which is innovatively developed and successfully implemented by the NLC team.

This Mine has a low stripping ratio of 1.09 and coal is of G 12 grade which will enable the company to generate competitive power. The coal production commenced on 26 April 2020.