MCL achieves record coal production of 225.2 MT in FY 2024-25

New Delhi: Mahanadi Coalfields Limited (MCL) has set a new benchmark in the coal sector by producing a record 225.2 million tonnes (MT) of coal in the financial year 2024-25, reflecting an impressive 9 percent growth over the previous fiscal year.

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Reaffirming its commitment to strengthening India’s energy security, MCL also recorded its highest-ever coal despatch of 210.5 MT, registering a 6 percent increase over FY 2023-24. The company’s coal supply to the power sector surged from 150 MT in FY 2024 to 158 MT in FY 2025, marking a 5 percent rise.

In another significant milestone, MCL achieved a 22 percent growth in overburden removal (OBR), reaching 338 million cubic meters (MCuM) compared to the previous fiscal. This increase in OBR is expected to further boost the company’s coal production capabilities in the coming years.

Expressing his appreciation for the workforce, MCL’s Chairman-cum-Managing Director (CMD) Uday A Kaole, congratulated the officers, staff, employees of contracted firms, and all stakeholders for their collective contribution towards these achievements.

Beyond its operational success, MCL continues to uphold its commitment to corporate social responsibility (CSR). The company remained the largest CSR spender in Odisha, allocating approximately Rs 215 crore in FY 2024-25 towards various initiatives aimed at social and economic development, particularly benefiting the remote and peripheral areas of its coalfields.

MCL is India’s largest coal-producing company, with mining operations spread across Sundergarh, Jharsuguda, and Angul districts of Odisha. The company’s consistent performance reinforces its pivotal role in ensuring the nation’s energy security and sustainable industrial growth.

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