SECL accelerates for Eco-Friendly Coal Evacuation under First Mile Connectivity
The newly commissioned Dipka CHP-Silo FMC project has an annual coal evacuation capacity of 25 million tonnes, significantly improving the dispatch efficiency of the megaproject.
SECL accelerates for Eco-Friendly Coal Evacuation under First Mile Connectivity
State-owned Coal India's subsidiary South Eastern Coalfields Limited (SECL), under the guidance of the Ministry of Coal, is accelerating efforts to enhance safe and sustainable coal evacuation from its mines through First Mile Connectivity (FMC) projects.
By successfully loading the first coal rake from its recently constructed Rapid Loading System and Silos 3 & 4 on February 21, 2025, SECL's Dipka Megaproject achieved a significant milestone in promoting environmentally friendly and effective coal transportation.
The newly commissioned Dipka CHP-Silo FMC project has an annual coal evacuation capacity of 25 million tonnes, significantly improving the dispatch efficiency of the megaproject. Before the commissioning of the new silo, Dipka relied on a Merry-Go-Round (MGR) dispatch system with a capacity of 15 MTPA.
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With the commissioning of Silo 3 & 4, Dipka’s total coal dispatch capacity has now surged to 40 million tons per annum, effectively aligning transportation infrastructure with production levels. Under the guidance of the Ministry of Coal, SECL has prioritized the development of FMC infra under the PM Gatishakti Plan.
SECL has undertaken 17 First Mile Connectivity (FMC) projects with a cumulative capacity of 233 MTPA. Out of these, 9 projects with a total capacity of 151 MTPA have already been commissioned demonstrating the company's commitment to modernizing coal transportation.
Rest 8 FMC projects of 82 MTPA capacity are under various phases of development with a target to commission them in the next 2-3 years. The commissioning of these new silos represents a win-win situation for SECL, Indian Railways, and coal consumers by streamlining logistics, optimizing coal movement, and reducing environmental impact.
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