Lok Sabha Question No. 252 (STARRED), answered on 2021-12-15
Subject: Reduction in Carbon Emission by CIL
Ministry: COAL
Asked by: Rita Bahuguna Joshi

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF COAL LOK SABHA STARRED QUESTION NO.252 ANSWERED ON 15/12/2021

## Reduction in Carbon Emission by CIL

## *252.  SHRIMATI RITA BAHUGUNA JOSHI:

Will the Minister of Coal be pleased to state :-

- (a) the  details  of  the  initiatives  taken  by  the  Coal  India  Limited  (CIL)  to  reduce  carbon emission during the last  three  years;
- (b) whether CIL has planned to run all their dumpers/ big trucks on Liquefied Natural Gas (LNG) fuel instead of fossil fuel;
- (c) if so, the details of the pilot programme, State- wise and mine-wise;
- (d) the details of the amount that will be saved by this initiative;
- (e) whether CIL will consider usage of only LNG/ CNG fuel based vehicles to further reduce the carbon emissions;  and
- (f) if so, the details thereof?

## ANSWER

## MINISTER OF COAL, MINES AND PARLIAMENTARY AFFAIRS (SHRI PRALHAD JOSHI)

(a) to (f): A statement is laid on the Table of the House.

## STATEMENT  IN  REPLY  TO  THE  LOK  SABHA  STARREED  QUESTION  NO.252 ANSWERED  ON  15/12/2021  ASKED  BY  SHRIMATI  RITA  BAHUGUNA  JOSHI REGARDING REDUCTION IN CARBON EMISSION BY CIL

- (a) The details of the initiatives taken by Coal India Limited (CIL) to reduce carbon emission during the last three years are as follows:
- (i) First Mile Connectivity (FMC) projects: CIL has taken up FMC projects to replace road transport by belt conveyor transport coupled with mechanized rapid loading system. These FMC  projects  will  lower  the  consumption  of  diesel  resulting  in  reduction  in  carbon emission. In addition to existing FMC capacity of 151 MTPA, CIL has taken up new 35 FMC Projects of 414.5 MTPA scheduled to be commissioned by FY2023-24. Out of 35 FMC Projects,  5  Projects  of  70  MTPA  capacity  has  already  been  commissioned  and  1 Project of 12 MTPA is under Trial run.
- (ii) Use  of  low  emission  engines: For  Diesel  driven  HEMM,  CIL  has  introduced  emission norm certified electronically controlled engines with reduced emission level.
- (iii) Energy Efficiency Measures: Efficient use of energy ultimately translates into reduction of  carbon  footprint.  CIL  has  been  taking  various  energy  efficiency  measures  like  use  of LED  lights,  energy  efficient  ACs,  Super  Fans,  Efficient  Water  Heaters,  Auto  timer switches in street lights, capacitor banks etc.
- (iv) Creating  Carbon  sink  through  extensive  plantation :   During  last  3  years,  CIL  has planted  more  than  61  Lakh  saplings  covering  2,632  Ha  of  area  in  and  around  mine leasehold.
- (v) Promoting renewables: CIL has installed 6.63 MW of solar power plants, of which 2 MW is ground mounted and 4.63 MW is rooftop installation.
- (b) CIL has taken an initiative for techno - economic feasibility study for introduction of dual fuel  (Diesel  -  LNG)  operation  in  the  existing  dumpers  through  a  pilot  project.  Based  on  the outcome of pilot project, strategy for adoption of LNG for dual fuel operation in dumpers will be finalized.
- (c) Coal India Ltd. has signed an MOU with GAIL and BEML on 31.08.2021 for conducting a pilot project on dual - fuel (Diesel - LNG) operation by retrofitting LNG Kit in 02 nos. existing BEML make 100T Dumper at Lakhanpur OCP of Mahanadi Coalfields Ltd, Orissa.
- (d) Amount of saving in financial terms is a variable entity and depends on multiple factors such as cost of LNG, percentage replacement of diesel by LNG, size of dumper, efficiency of operation,  ease  of  maintenance  of  LNG  system,  operating  conditions  etc.   Amount  of  Savings and other financial details can be ascertained only after the completion of on-going pilot study.
- (e) & (f) Depending on the experience of use of LNG in dumpers (dual fuel mode), CIL may  finalize  a  view  on  the  use  of  LNG  vehicles  subject  to  availability  of  fuel,  required machines/vehicles and also the place where vehicles have to ply.

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