Tag: India: DVC mulls Bengal coal mine as demand reaches 144 mnt

The Damodar Valley Corporation (DVC) targets 16,000 MW by 2030, pursuing 3rd coal mining attempt in Bengal. Current 6,901 MW capacity demands 144 mnt coal annually, grappling with quality concerns. Recent focus on Babuisole area exploration. ECL identifies 100 million tonnes in reserves; Ghanashyam colliery, shut down 15 years ago due to operational losses, now…