Archive · 11 Nov 2025
Singareni Eyes Tech Push, Global Expansion and Production Milestone
The boss of Singareni, a coal company, announced exciting new plans for the future.
They aim to dig up much more coal and are exploring new ways to make energy cleaner, like turning carbon dioxide into methanol and looking into green hydrogen.
They're also building new power plants, including one in another state and big ones overseas.
The boss reminded everyone to stick to their work hours and to be extra careful to avoid accidents, noting that safety has already improved.
To stay competitive and affordable, the company recently lowered coal prices and is asking for everyone's help to work smarter and better.
Singareni also wants to find special minerals and operate in other countries, showing they want to grow in many big ways.
Singareni CMD N. Balaram expressed confidence in securing at least ten coal blocks to reach 100 million tons annual production.
The company achieved a breakthrough by successfully producing methanol from carbon dioxide at its thermal power station.
SCCL is expanding into green hydrogen, planning a 500 MW pumped storage power project, and developing a 2,400 MW thermal power plant in Odisha.
Balaram urged adherence to eight-hour workdays and stressed zero-accident workplace goals through improved safety measures.
Singareni plans to diversify into strategic minerals, expand globally to five countries, and continues to seek cooperation from trade unions for quality control and efficiency.
- Who
- Singareni Collieries Company Limited (SCCL) CMD N. Balaram
- What
- Unveiled technological and expansion initiatives, including securing coal blocks, clean energy innovation (methanol from CO2), green hydrogen, pumped storage power, a thermal power plant in Odisha, global operations, and strategic mineral diversification, while urging adherence to work hours and safety.
- When
- During the 38th Joint Consultative Committee meeting
- Where
- Singareni Bhavan, Hyderabad
- Why
- To achieve annual production milestones, enhance revenues, strengthen the energy portfolio, remain competitive, ensure workplace safety, and expand the company's operational reach.
Management Perspective
Union/Worker Perspective (Implied)
Work Hours and Efficiency
Management Perspective
CMD N. Balaram urges strict adherence to an eight-hour workday and emphasizes efficiency for competitiveness and cost reduction.
Union/Worker Perspective (Implied)
Unions' cooperation is sought to raise worker awareness on quality control and efficiency, implying a need for buy-in and potential differences in approach to achieving these goals.
Safety Measures
Management Perspective
Balaram highlights the importance of a zero-accident workplace and notes the positive results of recent safety initiatives.
Union/Worker Perspective (Implied)
While not explicitly stated, union involvement is crucial for the successful implementation and acceptance of safety measures among workers.
- Company
- Singareni Collieries Company Limited (SCCL)
- CMD
- N. Balaram
- Meeting
- 38th Joint Consultative Committee meeting
- Key Initiatives
- Securing coal blocks, methanol production from CO2, green hydrogen, pumped storage power project, thermal power plant in Odisha, global expansion, strategic minerals, reducing coal prices, improving safety, eight-hour work schedule.
- Production Goal
- 100 million tons annually
- Renewable Energy Projects
- Methanol from CO2, Green Hydrogen, 500 MW pumped storage power
- International Operations
- Plans to operate in 5 countries (Chile, Brazil, Argentina, Australia mentioned)
