To ensure the aluminum smelter's sustainable production, a Coal Department panel recommended extending the coal supply bridge coupling for one year for the state-run National Aluminum Corporation (Nalco).
Due to delays in starting production at these blocks, the company requested an extension of the bridge coupling for the Utkal D and Utkal E coal mines of two years, or until March 2025.
The Ministry of Coal (SLC) Standing Linkage Committee (LT) for the Electricity Sector met in February 2023 to discuss various topics related to coal supply, including Nalco's submission.
The Ministry of Coal (SLC) Standing Linkage Committee (LT) for the electricity sector met in February 2023 to discuss various topics related to coal supply, including Nalco's submission.
Coal India (CIL) and Singareni Collieries Company would settle for coal deliveries prices in exchange for long-term bridge connectivity, it was said.