June 22, 2016 - June 22, 2016 | New Delhi, India

Hotel Le Meridien, New Delhi

Background:

Coal, the most important and abundant fossil fuel in India, accounts for more than half of the country’s energy need. It is apparent that coal will retain its predominant role in India’s future energy mix scenario.

The Indian coal industry aspires to reach the 1.5 billion ton mark by 2020. In 2016, the industry will naturally need to focus on building upon the success of 2015, and be on track for reaching the 2020 goal.

One of the primary goals of the Govt. of India is to ensure that it is able to meet the country’s power generation needs. Another aim of boosting coal production quickly is related to lowering of the country’s reliance on expensive coal imports. India imports about 15 percent of its coal demand, much of which comes from Indonesia. The Government expects that by 2017, it will not have to import coal, except to feed power plants located along the coast. Coal imports have shrunk by 4.5 percent this year, according to the Government, which is a positive trend.

India, like other emerging economies, looks set to remain dependent on coal in the short to medium term for its economic growth. As countries begin to confront coal’s environmental impacts, policymakers and industry alike, must now address important questions of sustainability and environmental responsibility in its management and use.

Demand is set to rise further in India, but with climate change concerns on the rise and both met and thermal coal still in oversupply, it may still take a few years for the markets to rebalance.

While coal auctions have seen aggressive bids, the challenge now lies in how to control the mining costs and ensure maximum recovery of resources. Certainly, a lot will depend on how efficiently and quickly these blocks can be developed to justify the nature of winning bid prices and level of investment required for developing these blocks. Adequate support will definitely be required from the Government.

However, there will be numerous challenges—such as selection of an appropriate mining contractor, keeping checks on processes and the entire mining value chain, having a stringent data measurement system, and an adequate risk analysis in place as part of project preparedness–though the answers to these challenges will depend on how systematic and organised an approach is taken for development, and subsequently, the operations of these mines.

‘Make in India’ concept that aims to boost domestic production and manufacturing excellence, will create more demand for coal. Simultaneously, advancement in technology and R & D, and consequent improvements in production capabilities, is likely to maintain the demand of coal despite climate change pressures. Thus the sector, in all possibility, will keep growing in future.

Against this background, Indian Chamber of Commerce is organizing the 8th India Coal Summit on the 22nd of June, 2016 at Hotel Le Meridien, New Delhi. The Summit, over the years, has evolved as one of the most prominent Conferences on the Coal Industry in the country.

Summit Focus:

Focus on enhancing productivity-Policy & Regulatory Framework

• Indian Coal mines have a long way to go in terms of productivity
• The largest underground coal mine produces around 1 MTPA whereas in USA, Russia, China, Australia and South Africa, it is 10 MTPA
• Dependence on Imported coal -The balance between use of domestic and imported coal – What strategies are in place to maximize the potential within both markets?
• Energy Security-Investment in Coal Mines Abroad
• Inclusive growth-Scope for greater partnership
• Recent reforms in the Indian mining sector, Challenges-Was bidding aggressive?

Innovations in Mining Technology & Equipments

• Excavation and Loading –
  • What are the specific requirements related to excavation and loading for the Indian mining sector?
  • What are the most promising and relevant technologies?
  • Usage of Innovative & cost effective equipment's
• Crushing and Conveying –
  • What are the specific requirements related to crushing and conveying for the Indian mining sector?
  • What are the most promising and relevant technologies?
  • What has been the experience?
• Transport for Mining –
  • What are the new transportation requirements for the mining sector?
  • What are the new technologies/equipment options that are available?
  • What are the key issues and challenges?

Governance in Coal Mining: Issues & Challenges

• Delays in receiving approvals and clearances
• Lack of level playing field
• Poor quality of captive blocks offered to private players.
• Environmental problems associated with coal mining
• Use of Clean coal Technologies in an environmentally satisfactory and economically viable way.
• Current policy framework for environmental management
• Price distortions & absence of independent regulator
• Policy framework for addressing social externalities

Coal for Power Generation in India: Strategic Issues & Challenges

• Fuel Scenario for Power Generation - Projected coal demand in Indian Power sector
• Present policy regarding coal linkages - The power sector has risen to embrace multi-million-dollar deals
• The new law on coal block allocation will not lead to higher electricity tariff for consumers - Perspective of Power companies
• Prioritising the auction of Coal linkages to the power sector under the category of existing operational power plant, plants under construction and new plants to be set up.

Participation Options

• As Sponsor:
  • Event Partner – Rs 8 Lakhs
  • Principal Sponsor – Rs 5 Lakhs
  • Co Sponsor – Rs 3 Lakhs
• As Delegate:
  • ICC Member INR 2500/ delegate
  • Non member INR 3000/ delegate
  • Overseas Participant US$ 100
  • 10% Discount on three or more participants from the same organisation

For further query & participation please contact :

Sayan Acharya
T: +91 33 2253 4207 (D) | +91 33 2230 3242 – 44 (B)
M: +91 9088883004
E: sayan.acharya@indianchamber.net

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