Ministry of Coal signs CMDPAs with UCG provisions for four commercial coal mines

The Ministry of Coal has signed coal mine/block production and development agreements (CMDPAs) with successful bidders for four coal mines under the 14th round of commercial coal mining auctions. This marks the first tranche of commercial coal mines in India with embedded provisions for underground coal gasification. Reliance Industries Limited has secured the Recherla and Chintalpudi Sector A1 coal mines, while Axis Energy Ventures India Private Limited has secured the Dip Extension of Belpahar and Tangardihi East coal mines. The mines are located across Andhra Pradesh and Odisha, with two partially explored and two fully explored blocks. With these four CMDPAs, the total number of agreements signed under commercial coal auctions reaches 138 mines, covering a peak rated capacity of 331.544 mtpa. These 138 mines are projected to generate annual revenues of approximately Rs 429.8 billion, attracting capital investments of Rs 482.31 billion.