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The Hindu
10-07-2025
- Business
- The Hindu
Complete solar plant projects on time: SCCL CMD
The Singareni Collieries Company Ltd (SCCL) has cautioned contract agencies engaged in construction of solar power plants against delay in completion of work, and threatened either to blacklist the agencies or to cancel the contracts if works were not completed in time. SCCL Chairman and Managing Director N. Balaram reviewed the progress of construction of solar power plants at a meeting held here on Thursday. He instructed the agencies to complete the power plants, sanctioned under Phase-I and II, by October. He stated that 54.5 megawatt capacity plants out of 300 MW planned in the first phase and 67.5 MW out of 240 MW taken up in the second phase were yet to be completed. He expressed dismay over the delay in the construction of the sanctioned plants and cautioned the agencies of severe action for further delay in the completion of works. He pointed out that the contract agencies were delaying the works, though there was no delay in payment of bills for completed works by SCCL. The CMD also cautioned the officials of Singareni over not getting the work done in time by contract agencies, saying such delays would reflect as remarks in their service records. He directed them to complete the battery energy storage system (BESS), being established at 28 MW solar plant at Mandamarri, by August. On the 32.75 MW roof-top solar power plants sanctioned under Surya Ghar Yojana on the buildings of SCCL, the CMD told the officials to complete the installation by December-end. Director of the company D. Satyanarayana Rao (E&M), Executive Director (Coal Movement) Sd. M. Subhani, General Manager (Solar) B. Seetharamam and others participated in the meeting.
The Hindu
21-06-2025
- Business
- The Hindu
Singareni plans State's first pumped storage power project near closed Medipally OC mine
HYDERABAD The Singareni Collieries Company Ltd (SCCL) is planning to establish the State's first pumped storage (hydel) power project with 500 megawatt capacity as part of its plans of diversification and business expansion towards making the organisation sustainable in the wake of increasing competition in the field of coal mining. In addition to its main activity of coal mining, the company has already entered into thermal and solar power generation areas. The decision to go for a pumped storage power project was taken following the directions from the State government, which holds a majority stake of 51% in the company. After preliminary study on the scope of the pumped storage project, the company has decided to entrust the task of detail project report (DPR) preparation to the Central Government agency WAPCOS. The letter of award for DPR preparation was given to the company at a meeting held here on Saturday. According to Chairman and Managing Director of the SCCL N. Balaram, the pumped storage power project is being planned at the water storage area (sump) created following the closure of Medipally opencast mine in the Ramagundam-I area. He stated that neither the State power utility Genco nor any private company has planned/materialised a pumped storage power project in Telangana so far, though several such projects were taken up in the neighbouring States. Deputy Chief Minister M. Bhatti Vikramarka, who handles the portfolios of Energy and Finance, has already visited the closed Medipally opencast mine area before giving a go ahead for the new venture. The WAPCOS would take up a comprehensive study before preparing the DPR - including geological, geotechnical and hydrology studies as also civil, mechanical and electrical designs, environmental aspects and safety works. The estimated cost of the project, time for its execution and sale of energy generated at the project would be included in the DPR to be prepared by WAPCOS. Mr. Balaram explained that a 157-meter deep water sump/tank was created with the abandonment of the Medipally opencast mine after the extraction of coal reserves there and the rainwater stored in it would be available round-the-year. The cost of the project is expected to be around ₹3,000 crore and it would have a life of 40 years – generating cheap energy for 40 years. Another reservoir with 2,350 meters length and 23-meter depth in the upstream area would be created with the same water-holding capacity (9.64 million cubic meters) and aout 8 million cubic meters of rainwater in the sump downstream would be pumped into to the upstream stream reservoir in day-time with the help of solar energy. In the night, the water pumped into the upstream reservoir would be channelised into turbines to generate hydel energy.
The Hindu
20-06-2025
- Business
- The Hindu
SCCL invites applications for Rajiv Gandhi Civils Abhaya Hastham scheme
HYDERABAD As part of its efforts to help aspirants preparing for the Civil Services Examination from Telangana, the Singareni Collieries Company Ltd (SCCL) has invited online applications from those who have cleared the Prelims recently, for the ₹1 lakh each financial assistance scheme introduced by the company last year with its Corporate Social Responsibility fund. Chairman and Managing Director of SCCL N. Balaram said on Friday that the Rajiv Gandhi Civils Abhaya Hastham scheme launched last year had achieved encouraging results. This year, children of SCCL workers who cleared Prelims would also receive ₹1 lakh each assistance. Last year, 140 candidates, not the children of SCCL workers, who cleared the Prelims were extended the ₹1 lakh each financial assistance. Of them, 20 went on to qualify for the Mains and were selected for the Interviews. An additional ₹1 lakh each was provided to those who were selected for the Interviews and among them, seven candidates had successfully cleared the Civil Services Examination, Mr. Balaram said. The SCCL is inviting applications in the hope that more candidates would succeed and go on to serve the State and the country, Mr. Balaram said, advising the aspirants to visit the SCCL website at to apply online for the financial assistance, starting from June 23.
United News of India
05-06-2025
- Business
- United News of India
On World Environment Day, Singareni announces complete ban on plastic usage
Hyderabad, June 5 (UNI) On the occasion of World Environment Day, with the global theme 'Let's put an end to plastic pollution globally', state-owned Singareni Collieries Company Limited (SCCL) on Thursday declared a complete ban on plastic usage across all its areas, including the Hyderabad office. Singareni Chairman and Managing Director N. Balaram made this impactful announcement, emphasising particularly that plastic bottles must not be used under any circumstances. At a plantation drive held in the office premises at Singareni Bhavan here, Balaram stated that the company has already been undertaking various eco-friendly measures and in some areas had reduced plastic use. However, aligning with this year's global slogan, the company is now enforcing a total ban on plastic-made items like bottles, plates, and similar materials across its offices, mines, and departments. He appealed to all officials, employees, and workers of the organisation to extend their support to this initiative and advised them to minimise the use of plastic even at home. Balaram shared that he has personally planted over 19,000 saplings across Singareni areas out of his deep commitment to environmental conservation. Inspired by this, the company's directors and employees have also begun actively planting trees, which he described as an encouraging development. He urged every individual to plant at least three saplings and informed that SCCL would distribute saplings free of cost to all those interested. He noted that three decades ago, temperatures in the Singareni regions used to rise above 50 degrees Celsius during summer. Thanks to the extensive plantation efforts by SCCL, many of these saplings have now grown into forests, helping to bring down temperatures to about 40 degrees Celsius. In contrast, in Naini, Angul district of Odisha, where SCCL operates a coal mine, local residents have reported temperatures exceeding 50 degrees. Hence, he mentioned that Singareni is now ready to undertake large-scale plantation activities in that area as well. The event was attended by Executive Director (Coal Movement) S.D.M. Subhani, General Manager (Marketing) N.V. Rajasekhar Rao, and other senior officials and employees from various departments. The CMD also presented prizes to winners of the essay competition conducted on the theme of environment and distributed jute bags to all participating employees. UNI KNR RN
United News of India
02-06-2025
- Business
- United News of India
Telangana: Singareni to venture into other minerals and crucial minerals field
Hyderabad, June 2 (UNI) Singareni Collieries company (SCCL) Limited, a government-owned-coal mining corporation in India, has decided to venture into the field of other minerals and crucial minerals. We have already established consulting agencies and initiated studies on opportunities, said Singareni Chairman and Managing Director (CMD) after hoisting the National Flag on the occasion of Telangana Formation Day celebrations held at Kothagudem. The central government also gives high priority to the production of key minerals, and accordingly, Singareni has decided to enter this sector, he said. Recently, an understanding was reached to jointly produce key minerals in Australia's Queensland as a joint venture company, not just within the country but internationally as well, he informed. Under this agreement, in addition to the 1200 MW thermal power currently being produced by Singareni Thermal Power Plant, we are planning to establish another 800 MW ultra-supercritical thermal plant at the same location, he said. Similarly, in the coming future, we will set up another 1600 MW plant near Naini Block (Odisha) and with this, our total thermal power generated by Singareni will exceed 4000 MW, he said. We are also planning to complete two phases of solar power plants totaling 504 MW within Singareni, including a 300 MW floating solar plant above Manair Dam and another 500 MW floating solar plant above Mallanna Sagar, he informed. Studies have also begun on the construction of pumped storage power plants and wind power generation, he said. Near Manuguru area, at Pagiduru, a geothermal power plant has already been constructed experimentally and electricity production has commenced, the CMD said based on this, the management has decided to establish a 200-megawatt geothermal plant there as well. All these measures are part of plans aimed at providing a solid financial foundation and a promising future for Singareni, he added. UNI KNR RN
