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India produced and dispatched over 1 billion metric tonnes of coal in FY2023–24. This marks a 70% rise since 2014, driven by structural reforms including commercial coal mining, first launched in 2020. Nearly 150 mines have been auctioned so far, with the 12th round underway. States have received nearly Rs 2.5 trillion in premiums and…
Coal India permits market sale of surplus power from linkage coal plants
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RMC Switchgears and Ultracab secure orders for power distribution
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World Bank approves USD 250 million for renewable energy in Lebanon
The World Bank’s Board of Executive Directors has approved a USD 250 million project to expand renewable energy sources (RES) in Lebanon and support ongoing electricity grid reforms. The initiative will strengthen Lebanon’s state-owned Electricité du Liban (EDL) operational and commercial systems, increase grid-connected RES supply, and reinforce the national power network. Key components include…
