Coal India Ltd. (COALINDIA)

Overview

Coal India Limited, established in 1973, is a prominent name in the coal industry, with its headquarters in Kolkata, India. The company, along with its subsidiaries, is primarily involved in the production and marketing of coal and coal-related products across India. The organization has carved a niche for itself in the market by catering to the diverse needs of various industries, including steel, power generation, cement, and many others, thereby playing a pivotal role in the country’s industrial growth and development.

Products and Services

• Coking Coal: This type of coal is essential in the steel-making and metallurgical industries for the manufacture of hard coke. It is known for its ability to withstand high temperatures without melting, making it crucial in the production of steel.
• Semi Coking Coal: Semi coking coal finds its use as blend-able coal in steel making, merchant coke manufacturing, and other metallurgical industries. It is valued for its properties that contribute to the efficiency of industrial processes.
• Non-Coking Coal: This variant of coal is predominantly used as thermal grade coal for power generation. It also serves as a key ingredient in the manufacturing processes of cement, fertilizer, glass, ceramic, paper, and chemical products, besides being used in brick manufacturing and for other heating purposes.
• Washed and Beneficiated Non-Coking Coal: Specifically processed for use in power generation, this coal helps in improving efficiency and reducing emissions, making it a preferable choice for environmentally conscious power producers.
• Beneficiated Non-Coking Coal: Ideal for cement, sponge iron, and various industrial plants, this type of coal undergoes a beneficiation process to enhance its quality for specialized industrial applications.
• Middling Products: Middlings are utilized for power generation and by domestic fuel plants, brick manufacturing units, cement plants, and other industrial installations, showcasing the versatile applications of Coal India Limited’s products.
• Rejects: These are used in fluidized bed combustion boilers for power generation, road repairs, briquette making, land filling, etc., showcasing the company’s commitment to waste minimization and sustainable practices.
• CIL/LTC Coke: Employed in furnaces and kilns of industrial units, as well as used as domestic fuel, this product signifies the adaptability of Coal India Limited’s offerings to meet both industrial and household needs.
• Coal/Coke Fines: These fines are utilized in industrial furnaces and for domestic purposes, underlining the company’s ability to cater to a wide array of energy requirements.
• Tar, Heavy Oil, Light Oil, and Soft Pitch: These by-products of coal processing are used in furnaces and boilers of industrial plants, power houses, and in oil, dye, pharmaceutical industries, etc., indicating the comprehensive range of products derived from coal processing and their widespread industrial applications.