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SECL Gevra OCP Sets Record with 3,07,716 Tonnes Coal Production in One Day
By IndianMandarins- 16 Mar 2026
2248New Delhi (16.03.2026): Coal India Limited’s subsidiary South Eastern Coalfields Limited (SECL) has set a remarkable benchmark when the world is struggling energy security due to ongoing war in the Middle East. The company’s Gevra Open Cast Project (OCP) recorded an extraordinary 3,07,716 tonnes of coal production in a single day on March 15, 2026, marking one of the highest single-day outputs in the country’s coal mining history. This milestone not only strengthens Coal India’s position as the world’s largest coal producer, but also highlights the operational excellence and commitment of Team SECL in powering India’s growing energy needs. Major Boost for Coal India’s Production Targets: The record production at Gevra OCP significantly contributes to Coal India Limited’s overall output, supporting the company’s mission to ensure uninterrupted coal supply to thermal power plants and key industries. Coal India plays a crucial role in India’s energy ecosystem, producing more than 80% of the country’s domestic coal. Achievements like this reinforce the company’s capability to meet rising energy demand while maintaining high operational efficiency.
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SECL Gevra OCP Sets Record with 3,07,716 Tonnes Coal Production in One Day
By IndianMandarins - 2026-03-16 10:20:00
New Delhi (16.03.2026): Coal India Limited’s subsidiary South Eastern Coalfields Limited (SECL) has set a remarkable benchmark when the world is struggling energy security due to ongoing war in the Middle East. The company’s Gevra Open Cast Project (OCP) recorded an extraordinary 3,07,716 tonnes of coal production in a single day on March 15, 2026, marking one of the highest single-day outputs in the country’s coal mining history.
This milestone not only strengthens Coal India’s position as the world’s largest coal producer, but also highlights the operational excellence and commitment of Team SECL in powering India’s growing energy needs.
Major Boost for Coal India’s Production Targets:
The record production at Gevra OCP significantly contributes to Coal India Limited’s overall output, supporting the company’s mission to ensure uninterrupted coal supply to thermal power plants and key industries.
Coal India plays a crucial role in India’s energy ecosystem, producing more than 80% of the country’s domestic coal. Achievements like this reinforce the company’s capability to meet rising energy demand while maintaining high operational efficiency.
