Overview

• India’s Ministry of Coal has cleared operations at the Dhirauli block in Singrauli, owned by subsidiary Mahan Energen.
• The mine carries a peak rated capacity of 6.5 MTPA, including 5 MTPA from open-cast production with the balance from underground.
• Geological studies cite 620 MMT of gross reserves and 558 MMT net, indicating multi-decade supply potential.
• Adani holds a 30-year lease, targets full open-cast peak by FY27, and plans to initiate underground mining about nine years later.
• Output is slated to serve merchant needs and fuel the Mahan plant’s expansion from 1,200 MW to 3,200 MW, with coal washing proposed on site to limit impurities.