CCL targets 110 MT coal output in FY26, five coking coal washeries to become operational in 2-3 years
Central Coalfields Limited
(CCL) is targeting coal production of 110 million tonnes (MT) in 2025–26 and 150 MT by 2030, while also planning to commission five
coking coal washeries
and expand its
renewable energy capacity
to 450 megawatts (MW) by the end of the decade, Chairman-cum-Managing Director Nilendu Kumar Singh said.
CCL is developing five coking coal washeries — New Kathara (3 MTY), New Rajrappa (3 MTY), Dhori (3 MTY), Basantpur Tapin (4 MTY) and New Swang (1.5 MTY). These facilities are expected to be operational in the next two to three years.
The company is also planning two additional First Mile Connectivity (FMC) projects at the Amrapali and Magadh mines to improve
coal evacuation infrastructure
.
Singh said CCL has lined up a capital expenditure of ₹2,500 crore by 2026 to support its production and infrastructure expansion plans.
In renewable energy, the company currently operates a 20 MW solar plant and aims to scale up its solar capacity to 450 MW by 2030.
An integrated command centre to monitor mining operations is expected to be commissioned in July 2025. Singh said that technology integration and a shift towards green mining will play a key role in achieving the company's targets.
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