Experts at BGR Mining, a leading Indian mining company, share their views on the present and future of coal use
The disturbed regeneration-consumption cycle of coal has been under review and subject of serious discussions for decades now. Though the government has taken certain initiatives to promote the use, awareness, and potential application of renewable resources, experts such as ID Reddy, BGR Mining director , say that fossil fuels, especially coal, cannot be replaced anytime soon in spite of keeping in mind the dependency and scope of renewable counterparts. What is the current use and status of coal? Nearly 45% of the energy needs in India are fulfilled via coal and, apart from that, approximately 80% of the electricity generated in the country’s power sector is primarily driven by coal. And what’s worse? The Central Electricity Authority (CEA) reports claim that as of January 21, 2019, seven thermal power plants of more than 9,000 MW capacity suffered from a red level of lack of coal stocks. Of the two types of coal, coking and non-coking, the latter is used for ...