Chendipada & Chendipada II coal blocks
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Chendipada & Chendipada II coal blocks are explored reserves, with a capacity to produce 40 million tonnes-per-annum, in Talcher Coalfield, Bagadia, Chhendipada, Angul, Orissa, India.[1] The block currently has no development projects in place.
Location
The map below shows the exact location of the Chendipada I coal block, in Wardha Valley, Belora, Chandrapur, Maharashtra, India.[1]
Background on Mine
The Indian government auctioned the Chendipada & Chendipada II coal block in November 2020 but there were no qualified bidders. The future of development in the explored coal block remains uncertain.
Mine Details
- Owner: TBD[1]
- Operator:
- Location: Talcher Coalfield, Bagadia, Chhendipada, Angul, Orissa, India[1]
- Coordinates: 21.083292, 84.900008[1]
- Status: Explored[1]
- Capacity: 40 million tonnes per annum[1]
- Mineable Reserves: 1909 million tonnes (559 Mt in Chendipada I; 1350 Mt in Chendipada II)[1]
- Mine Depth:
- Mine Size: 9.36 km2[1]
- In service: TBD
- Permits:
- Coal type: Lignite[1]
- Mining method: Surface, Opencast
- Source of financing:
