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GENERAL INFORMATION ABOUT SCCL

The Singareni Collieries Company Limited (SCCL) - Pointwise Notes

Overview

1. Ownership:
• Government-owned coal mining corporation.
• Under the Department of Energy, Government of Telangana.
• 49% ownership by the Ministry of Coal, Union Government of India.
• Chairman & Managing Director: Sri N.Balram,IRS
2. Operations:
• Operates 45 mines (20 opencast and 25 underground).
• Located in 6 districts of Telangana.
• Employs around 45,079 people as of November 2020.
• Contributes 9.2% to India's domestic coal production.
3. Production and Reserves:
• Extracted 1.36 billion tonnes (BT) of coal since inception.
• Proven reserves of 10.84 BT.
• SCCL Future Targets

SCCL has a vision for 2023–24 to reach:

Ø  Production and Dispatches of 85.00 Metric Tons

Ø  Over Burden Removal of 600 Million Cubic Meters

Ø  Gross sales of Rs. 340 billion

Ø  Profit of Rs. 25 billion

Ø  Power generation of 2,500 Megawatts

History

1. Discovery:
• Coal discovered in 1871 by Dr. William King of the Geological Survey of India near Yellandu in Khammam district.
2. Initial Development:
• The Hyderabad (Deccan) Company Limited acquired mining rights in 1886.
• Incorporated as SCCL on 23 December 1920.
3. Ownership Changes:
• State of Hyderabad purchased majority shares in 1945.
• Managed by Industrial Trust Fund from 1949.
• Became a government company under the Companies Act in 1956.
4. Agreements:
• Four-party agreement (10 June 1974) and subsequent agreement (13 December 1977) for financial assistance.
• Tripartite agreements for various plan periods (VI to X) from 1985 to 2010.

Operations

1. Geographical Spread:
• Operations in Komaram Bheem, Mancherial, Peddapalli, Jayashankar Bhupalpalli, Bhadradri Kothagudem, and Khammam districts.
2. Coal Reserves:
• Godavari valley coalfield has 22,016 million tonnes of coal reserves.
• Includes proven, indicated, and inferred reserves up to a depth of 1,200 meters.
3. Extraction Data:
• Extracted 929.11 million tonnes of coal up to the year 2009-10 from the Godavari valley coalfield.

SCCL Milestones in Introducing New Technologies

1. 2020: 300 MW Captive Solar Power Plants
• Started generating solar power for captive use.
2. 2016: 2 X 600 MW Thermal Power Plant
• First government coal company to generate thermal power for commercial use.
3. 2015: Mine Cruiser
• Introduced for efficient transportation within mines.
4. 2014: High Capacity Longwall (LW) at Adriyala
• Implemented for enhanced underground mining efficiency.
5. 2011: Processed Over Burden at Bhupalpally
• Used as stowing material in underground mines as an alternative to scarce river sand.
• Won the "Golden Peacock Innovative Product/Service Award" in 2015 at Dubai.
6. 2010: High Wall Mining
• Adopted advanced mining technique for extracting coal from the high walls of open-pit mines.
7. 2009: Light Weight Cap Lamps
• Implemented in all underground mines for better visibility and safety.
8. 2008: Diesel Operated Underground Machinery
• Introduced for improved mining operations.
• ERP (SAP) implemented, making SCCL the first government coal company to introduce SAP.
9. 2007: 3D Laser Scanner
• Used for precise mine surveying.
10. 2003: Phasing Out Manual Coal Filling
• Launched to enhance automation in coal filling processes.
11. 2002: Man-Riding System in Conventional Mines
• Reduced travel time and fatigue for workmen.
12. 1994: In-pit Crushing and Conveying
• Introduced for efficient coal handling.
13. 1989: French Blasting Gallery Method
• Adopted for safer and more effective blasting in mines.
14. 1986: Walking Dragline
• Implemented for large-scale excavation in open-cast mines.
15. 1983: Long Wall Mining
• Adopted for high productivity underground mining.
16. 1981: Load Haul Dumpers and Headers
• Introduced for mechanized underground mining.
17. 1979: Side Discharge Loaders
• Implemented for improved material handling in mines.
18. 1975: Open Cast Mining
• Expanded surface mining operations.
19. 1954: Flame Proof Electric Equipment
• Introduced for enhanced safety in explosive environments.
20. 1953: Electric Cap Lamps
• Enhanced visibility for miners.
21. 1951: Electric Coal Drills
• Improved drilling efficiency in mines.
22. 1948: Machine Mining (Joy Loader and Shuttle Cars)
• Early mechanization in coal mining.

SCCL Production and Dispatch (2023-2024)

1. Production: 70.02 million tonnes (MT)
2. Coal Dispatch: 69.86 MT
3. Overburden (OB) Removal: 420.32 million cubic meters (M.Cu.Mt)
4. Employees: 41,837

Historical Production Data

• 2016-2017: Production - 61.34 MT, Coal Dispatch - 60.83 MT, OB Removal - 315.00 M.Cu.Mt, Employees - 56,282.
• 2007-2008: Production - 40.60 MT, Coal Dispatch - 41.79 MT, OB Removal - 140.72 M.Cu.Mt, Employees - 75,573.

Technology-Wise Coal Production (2019-2020)

• Underground Mining: 8.66 MT
• Open Cast (OC) Mining: 55.37 MT
• Total Production: 64.04 MT

Grade-Wise Coal Production

• G1 (Above 7000 K.Cal/Kg): Negligible
• G9 (4601 - 4900 K.Cal/Kg): 12.5%
• G10 (4301 - 4600 K.Cal/Kg): 17.5%
• G11 (4001 - 4300 K.Cal/Kg): 18.7%

Coal Off-take Sector Wise (2017-2018)

• Power (Utility): 53.88 MT
• Power (Captive): 2.78 MT
• Cement: 2.57 MT
• Other: 6.27 MT

Quality and Washing of Coal

• Third-Party Sampling: Introduced with NTPC in 2016, now with all power consumers.
• Coal Washeries: 3 operational with 1 MTPA capacity each; two more with 7 MTPA total capacity in the pipeline.

Power Generation

• 2 X 600 MW Thermal Power Plant at Jaipur, Mancherial district.
• Unit 1 COD: 25.09.2016
• Unit 2 COD: 02.12.2016

New Mines and Capacity Addition

• 14 new mines planned (6 underground, 8 opencast) with a capacity addition of 52.37 MT in the next 5 years.

Recent Mine Openings

• 2017-2018: 3 mines, 13.50 MTPA capacity.
• 2016-2017: 2 mines, 2.50 MTPA capacity.

SCCL Future Targets (2023–24)

1. Production and Dispatches: Aim to reach 85.00 million metric tons.
2. Over Burden Removal: Target of 600 million cubic meters.
3. Gross Sales: Projected to achieve Rs. 340 billion.
4. Profit: Expected to reach Rs. 25 billion.
5. Power Generation: Plan to generate 2,500 megawatts.

Awards and Recognition

1. India's Best Company Award.
2. Asia Pacific Entrepreneurship Award 2018 from Enterprise Award.
3. National Award for Excellence in Cost Management 2016 (Large Mining PSUs Division) from the Institute of Cost Accounts of India.
4. Golden Peacock Innovative Product/Service Award 2015.
5. Indira Gandhi Vriksha Mitra Award 2004 for afforestation and waste land development.
6. Environmental Excellence Award 2005-06 from SRISTI, New Delhi.
7. Environmental Excellence Award 2005-06 from Green Tech Foundation.
8. Golden Peacock Innovation Management Award 2005 from the Institute of Directors, New Delhi.
9. Golden Peacock Environment Management Award 2005 from World Environment Foundation, New Delhi.
10. National Fly Ash Utilization Award 2005 jointly from the Ministry of Environment and Forests, Power and Science and Technology, Government of India.
11. Second Best Corporate Film Award 2005 by Public Relations Society of India, Hyderabad for "Shramika Bandham".
12. National Safety Awards (Mines) 2004 (for 2001) by the Directorate General of Mines Safety, Government of India.
13. Best Workers Welfare Activity Award 2003-04 by FAPCCI.
14. Best Overall Performance Award 2002-03 by FAPCCI.
15. Best Management Award 2001-02 by the Government of Andhra Pradesh.

Operations

1. Coal Extraction Region: Operates in Telangana, specifically in the Pranahita-Godavari Valley region.
• Coal Reserves: Estimated at 879 billion tonnes.
2. Ramagundam Divisions:
• Three divisions: RG-1, RG-2, RG-3, and the Adriyala project area.
• Each division is headed by a General Manager.
3. Thermal Power Plant:
• 1,200 MW (2 X 600 MW) plant established in Jaipur, Srirampur region, Mancherial district.
• Proposal to establish an additional 800 MW unit at the Jaipur power plant.
4. Solar Power Plant:
• Plan for a 300 MW solar power plant for captive use in coal mining areas.
5. Coal Mines Provident Fund Offices:
• Located in Kothagudem, Ramagundam, Godavarikhani, and Hyderabad.
• Serve the needs of 4 regions.