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India opens 13th coal-mine auction, adds fresh blocks to the market

by Warren S.
October 4, 2025
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India recently hosted its 13th round of coal-mine auctions in New Delhi and announced that 14 fresh blocks will be made available as part of the government’s initiative to increase the standing of the coal sector. The event featured the highest members of the government, which included several ministers who delivered the keynote address and outlined the nation’s plans to invigorate the coal sector. India is among the worst polluters in the world and has a responsibility to its citizens to provide clean and sustainable power to meet rising energy demands. With this new round of auctions, it is one step closer to reaching its goals for the energy sector.

India’s government is promoting a transparent and inclusive auction system for the coal sector

The 13th round of auctions is supposed to signify the nation’s approach to the coal sector, which is still relatively new. India is among the largest producers and consumers of coal. The sheer number of people in India forces the government to develop innovative approaches to the energy sector to meet the ever-increasing power demands of its citizens.

The event was a star-studded affair that featured speeches from individuals in the highest echelons of government, which included Union Minister of Coal and Mines, Shri G. Kishan Reddy, as the Chief Guest, and Minister of State, Shri Satish Chandra Dubey, as the Guest of Honor. They both outlined the new approach to the coal sector being championed by the government.

In his speech, Shri G. Kishan Reddy celebrated India’s momentous achievement of surpassing One Billion Tonnes (BT) coal production in 2025. He also noted that the planned auction of the coal mines was a testament to the transformative reforms initiated under the leadership of Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi.

“With 134 mines auctioned across 12 rounds, attracting investments worth ₹41,600 crore and generating over 3.5 lakh jobs, we are reshaping India’s energy landscape.” – India’s Union Minister of Coal and Mines, Shri G. Kishan Reddy

The 13th round of commercial coal mine auctions marks another significant step towards energy self-sufficiency for India

The ministers highlighted that more than 40% of India’s coal resources, roughly 370 billion tonnes, are deep-seated and currently unmineable through traditional methods. That would mean that India needs to invest in unconventional methods to extract the coal, such as coal gasification. The 13th round of auctions offers 14 coal blocks across Jharkhand, Chhattisgarh, Odisha, Andhra Pradesh, and Madhya Pradesh.

In a press release, the Ministry of Coal stated that India is investing heavily in methods of coal production that will enable the nation to successfully provide electricity to the population through progressive reforms, removal of bottlenecks, expediting clearances, and improving ease of doing business. The address from the Minister also noted the progress that India is making in the coal gasification sector.

“We are actively supporting coal gasification through a dedicated incentive framework,” – India’s Ministry of Coal

It would appear that India is following the example set by the United States, which is currently auctioning off several coal leases in a number of states. So the evidence would suggest that coal power is not going anywhere and will remain as part of the global energy sector as it has for generations.

India’s government is attempting to shift the narrative towards the energy sector, thanks to the new auctions

India has been embroiled in a number of scandals that affect the socioeconomic state of the region as a whole. It is a major player in the global economy due to the sheer number of people in the country. That intense population density leads to a myriad of problems that the government is forced to find solutions for. While the United States is currently ordering coal sites to remain open long after their planned retirement dates, India is working hard to reach the same level of energy self-sufficiency.

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