Team News Riveting
Raipur, February 21
South Eastern Coalfields Limited (SECL) has recorded a 20 per cent improvement in coal quality (coal grade confirmation) between October 2024 and January 2025, resulting in an estimated financial gain of Rs 53 crore for the company.
The achievement in coal quality enhancement was made possible through the dedicated efforts of SECL’s Vigilance team, in collaboration with the Quality Control Department and field officers.
In October 2024, based on a total of 4,855 samples, SECL’s coal grade confirmation stood at 65 per cent. Recognizing the need for improvement, SECL implemented several positive measures, including close monitoring of the sampling process and issuing necessary guidelines to streamline the procedure. To further enhance coal quality, steps were taken to strengthen coal storage, dispatch mechanisms, and the sampling process.
As a result, by January 2025, SECL’s lab testing confirmed that coal grade confirmation had increased to 83 per cent, marking the highest coal quality recorded in the last five years. Focusing on SECL’s mega projects, the coal grade confirmation in October 2024 for Dipka and Kusmunda stood at 38.74 per cent and 72.47 per cent, respectively. By January 2025, this figure had risen to over 90 per cent, leading to a financial benefit of approximately Rs 17 crore for SECL’s Gevra, Dipka, and Kusmunda mega projects.
SECL’s continuous efforts have not only resulted in financial gains but have also strengthened consumer trust. The improvement in coal grade confirmation has enhanced the company’s credibility and efficiency. SECL remains committed to further strengthening its coal quality management, ensuring the supply of high-quality coal to consumers while enhancing the overall operational performance of the company.
