CIMFR Signed MoU for Coal Quality Analysis

CIMFR (Centre Institute of Mining and Fuel Research) has signed a MoU with the country’s coal suppliers and power utilities for coal quality analysis. The collaboration will boost energy efficient use of coal by power sector.

As a part of this MoU, CSIR-CIMFR would make use of its knowledge based support in maintaining the quality of coal at national level for the entire power sector. Under this, it is estimated that about 300 MnT coal samples would analyzed for quality per year.

The contract value of the project is around INR 250 crore pa. The project will improve power plants performance and also provide benefits to the consumer in particular and society as a whole.

The MoU was signed in presence of Dr. Harshvardhan, Union Minister of Science & Technology and Earth Sciences and Shri Piyush Goyal, Union Minister of State (IC) for Power, Coal and New & Renewable Energy.

While addressing the audience Dr. Harshvardhan said, “Energy has always been a top priority for the country and this MoU embarks a historic moment for the energy production chapter of the country. CSIR–CIMFR has been assigned a very crucial task and I assure you to deliver best possible results in a transparent environment for quality maintenance in coal sector of the country”.

It is a very important day, reflecting the team India spirit where three ministries are working together as one to serve the people of India. This initiative will help consumers of India significantly by giving them cheaper more affordable power in coming years, stated Shri Goyal.

The minister is talking about a robust mechanism to have an inspection and proper grading of coal for several months now and he has delighted that committee consisting of NTPC, CIL and others have drawn out a complete mechanism of coal quality testing.

In last two years, a significant improvement in the quality of coal is being supplied to the consumers. Infact, NTPC has reported a fall in coal imports and also reduction of 20% in cost of coal. Besides, Coal Controller of India has started the process of revisiting the coal grades of each coal mine and 22 mines have been verified till date.