India has nearly doubled its proposed coal mining capacity to 638 mtpa by 2025, significantly contributing to the global coal project pipeline amid slowing demand growth.
India's proposed coal mining capacity has reached 638 mtpa
Aug 13, 2026
11:41 am
What's the storyIndia has almost doubled its proposed coal mining capacity from 329 million metric tons per annum (mtpa) in 2024 to a whopping 638 mtpa in 2025.
The sharp rise of nearly 94% comes despite a global slowdown in coal demand growth and the expansion of renewable energy sources.
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