MCL becomes the first company to achieve 200 MT coal production

TBB BUREAU

SAMBALPUR, MAR 24, 2024

Mahanadi Coalfields Limited (MCL) has made history by becoming the first company ever to achieve the remarkable milestone of 200 million tonnes (MT) of coal production in a single financial year, setting a new benchmark in the coal sector.

A wave of jubilation swept across MCL, which operates in Angul, Jharsuguda, and Sundargarh districts of Odisha, as the company surpassed the 200 MT mark on Saturday night.

MCL Chairman-cum-Managing Director Uday Anant Kaole extended his heartfelt congratulations to every member of the MCL family and associated agencies. “It gives me immense pleasure to share the news of this  extraordinary milestone of 200 million tonnes in coal production. This is not just a number, but a symbol of our commitment, hard work, and perseverance,” said the CMD, exhorting Team MCL to continue with best efforts to ensure sufficient coal to meet energy requirements of the country.

Previously, MCL had surpassed the 100 MT mark in coal production in the financial year 2009-10. Subsequently, the company achieved the 150 MT milestone in the financial year 2021-22, recording over 168 MT of coal production. Remarkably, MCL has reached the 200 MT milestone within just two years.