Dear Colleagues,
We have witnessed another successful Financial Year 2022-23 marked with remarkable achievements in our operations. On this occasion, I congratulate the entire Team NLCIL, for the tireless efforts put forth, without which these achievements would not have been possible.
While we look at our achievements with pride, we must focus on other areas, which need our attention for resolution with more spirit, to resolve the issues and extra vigour to address the challenges ahead that would only determine the destiny towards which our company is to be steered.
It is the time to evaluate our performance so far and take stock of the situation.
Let us take a glimpse of achievements (FY 2022-23):
All time highest ever Power Generation of 30.08 Billion Units.
All time highest ever Green Power Generation of 2.19 Billion Units.
All time ever highest Coal production of 10.03 Million Tonnes.
Achieved Lignite production of 23.54 Million Tonnes, despite the constraints on availability of land.
Capital Expenditure achieved Rs. 3,010 Crore against the Target of Rs. 2,920 Crore.
GeM portal ranked us 1st place for timely payments and 2nd place for overall ranking among Top CPSEs.
100% tie up of Power from Ghatampur and Talabira Thermal Power Projects.
First ever Coal swapping arrangement was entered with NTPC through which MCL coal is made available to NTPL in lieu of Talabira Coal as a cost advantage measure.
Zero fatal accidents in Mines.
Single Package EPC tender for TPS-II 2nd Expn (2 x 660 MW) floated.
Awarded 300 MW Solar Power Project (under CPSU Scheme) at Barsingsar, Rajasthan after a gap of more than 5 years.
For the innovative initiative of ‘Lignite to Methanol’ project, tender has been floated for the Gasification Block and Methanol Block.
MoU with Assam Power Distribution Company Ltd., was signed for development of Solar Projects to the tune of 1000 MW.
Revenue collection crossed Rs. 14,600 Crore.
Commenced sale of Minor Minerals (Silica Sand, Ball Clay, etc) after a gap of more than 5 years from all Neyveli Mines.
Awarded contract for setting up of OB to Sand beneficiation plant in Mine IA with capacity of 2.62 LCM per annum.
Smooth and cordial Industrial Relations facilitating performance excellence.
I am glad to note that NLCIL Team has won many awards
Mines II has bagged the Prestigious ‘National Safety Award 2021’ for lowest injury frequency rate per million cubic meter output.
‘Gasification – A Clean Energy Award 2022’ under the category New Gasification Project at the 13th Edition of Gasification India 2022 Conference.
‘Mahatma Award for COVID-19 Humanitarian Effort’ for NLCIL’s impactful contribution towards CSR, sustainability and efforts towards combating COVID-19.
‘The Best Organization Proactive IR Practice Award 2022’ by the Southern India Chamber of Commerce and Industry (SICCI) for implementing the best IR Practices at the National IR Conference.
‘PRSI National Level Awards’ for demonstrating excellence in its efforts in the category of ‘Skill Development by PSUs’ and ‘Sustainable Development Report’.
TPS-I Expansion has been bestowed with the prestigious ‘CBIP Award 2022’ under the category ‘Best performing Thermal Power Sector’.
‘Industry Excellence Award’ for NLCIL’s commendable efforts in sustainable developmental industrial activities, during ‘World Engineering Day’ – for sustainable Development’ organised by IEI TNSC.
When we look at our Future Readiness
One of the biggest challenges is land acquisition which should be taken care by adapting suitable policies.
Execution of Projects with continuous monitoring to avoid cost overrun and time over run.
Concerted focus on RE projects for aggressive RE capacity addition with storage facilities.
While we plan for FY 2023-24 and future, we have to give more thrust and priority for
Stringent Safety measures/compliances and zero tolerance towards unsafe conditions. Adapting mitigative measures to bring down the Forced outages.
Ensuring highest Plant availability and Plant load factor for Thermal plants, enhancing higher CUF (Capacity Utilization Factor) for RE plants and Mining machineries and systems.
Setting up of large-scale Renewable energy projects.
Award of contract for the 3×800 MW Talabira Thermal power project and the 2x660MW TPS-II 2nd Expn Project and timely completion of the projects.
Endeavor for acquiring Coal Blocks for commercial use.
Generating revenue from Mines Overburden, Implementing Sand beneficiation plants.
Reducing cost of production by adapting various cost control measures.
Reduction of auxiliary fuel and power consumption and other energy conservation methods.
Round the clock monitoring of environment norms and taking mitigation measures.
Sustainable growth measures through technology with strengthening the in-house talents by imparting continuous training.
Gaining stakeholders confidence.
Therefore, I wish to reiterate that we shall not rest on past laurels but to bestow our best efforts always to maintain the sustainability in our growth track.
We must continue to deliver excellence by adopting a professional and productive work culture with best safety practices which will hold the key to our future success. Let us all take a pledge to re-dedicate ourselves to achieve newer heights for NLCIL and stand committed to work for the growth of power generation of our Country.
I am sure, with the continuous guidance and support of Ministry of Coal, Central and State Governments,
co-operation of all other stakeholders, we can, and we shall rise up to the occasion to meet any challenge in a manner consistent with our professional and cultural tradition.
Let me conclude by reiterating my strong belief that, with the Integrity and dedicated teamwork which we have and by giving utmost priority to safety, we shall scale NLCIL to newer heights in
FY 2023-24 and the years to come.
I am glad to note that NLCIL Team has won many awards
Mines II has bagged Prestigious ‘National Safety Award 2021’ for lowest injury frequency rate per million cubic meter output
‘Gasification – A Clean Energy Award 2022’ under the category New Gasification Project at the 13th Edition of Gasification India 2022 Conference.
‘Mahatma Award for COVID-19 Humanitarian Effort’ for NLCIL’s impactful contribution towards CSR, sustainability and efforts towards combating COVID-19.
‘The Best Organization Proactive IR Practice Award 2022’ by the Southern India Chamber of Commerce and Industry (SICCI) for implementing the best IR Practices at the National IR Conference.
‘PRSI National Level Awards’ for demonstrating excellence in its efforts in the category of ‘Skill Development by PSUs’ and ‘Sustainable Development Report’.
TPS-I Expansion has been bestowed with the prestigious ‘CBIP Award 2022’ under the category ‘Best performing Thermal Power Sector’.
‘Industry Excellence Award’ for NLCIL’s commendable efforts in sustainable developmental industrial activities, during ‘World Engineering Day’ – for sustainable Development’ organised by IEI TNSC
When we look at our Future Readiness:
One of the biggest challenges is land acquisition which should be taken care by adapting suitable policies.
Execution of Projects with continuous monitoring to avoid cost overrun and time over run
Concerted focus on RE projects for aggressive RE capacity addition with storage facilities.
While we plan for FY 2023-24 and future, we have to give more thrust and priority for:
Stringent Safety measures/compliances and zero tolerance towards unsafe conditions. Adapting mitigative measures to bring down the Forced outages.
Ensuring highest Plant availability and Plant load factor for Thermal plants, enhancing higher CUF (capacity utilization factor) for RE plants and Mining machineries and systems.
Setting up of large-scale Renewable energy projects.
Award of contract for the 3×800 MW Talabira Thermal power project and the 2x660MW TPS-II Expn Project and timely completion of the projects
Endeavor for acquiring Coal Blocks for commercial use.
Generating revenue from Mines Overburden- Implementing Sand beneficiation plants. Reducing cost of production by adopting various cost control measures.
Reduction of auxiliary fuel and power consumption and other energy conservation methods.
Round the clock monitoring of environment norms and taking mitigation measures Sustainable growth measures through technology with strengthening the in-house talents by imparting continuous training
Gaining stakeholders confidence
Therefore, I wish to reiterate that we shall not rest on past laurels but to bestow our best efforts always to maintain the sustainability in our growth track.
We must continue to deliver excellence by adopting a professional and productive work culture with best safety practices which will hold the key to our future success. Let us all take a pledge to re-dedicate ourselves to achieve newer heights for NLCIL and stand committed to work for the growth of power generation of our Country.
I am sure, with the continuous guidance and support of Ministry of Coal, Central and State Governments, co-operation of all other stakeholders, we can, and we shall rise up to the occasion to meet any challenge in a manner consistent with our professional and cultural tradition.
Let me conclude by reiterating my strong belief that Integrity and dedicated teamwork which we have and giving utmost priority to safety, we shall scale NLCIL to newer heights in FY 2023-24 and the years to come.
Let us take a glimpse of achievements (FY 2022-23):
All time highest ever Power Generation of 30.08 Billion Units.
All time highest ever Green Power Generation of 2.19 Billion Units. All time ever highest Coal production of 10.03 Million Tonnes.
Achieved Lignite production of 23.54 Million Tonnes despite the constraints on availability of land.
Capital Expenditure achieved Rs. 3,010 Crore against the Target of Rs. 2,920 Crore.
GeM portal ranked us 1st place for timely payments and 2nd place for overall ranking among Top CPSEs.
100% tie up of Power from Ghatampur and Talabira Thermal Power Projects.
First ever Coal swapping arrangement was entered with NTPC through which MCL coal made available to NTPL in lieu of Talabira Coal as a cost advantage measure.
Zero fatal accidents in Mines.
Single Package EPC tender for TPS-II 2nd Expansion (2 x 660 MW) floated.
Awarded 300 MW Solar Power Project (under CPSU Scheme) at Barsingsar, Rajasthan after a gap of more than 5 years.
For the innovative initiative of ‘Lignite to Methanol’ project, tender has been floated for the Gasification Block and Methanol Block.
MoU with Assam Power Distribution Company Ltd., was signed for development of Solar Projects to the tune of 1000 MW.
Revenue collection crossed Rs. 14,600 Crore
Commenced sale of Minor Minerals (Silica Sand, Ball Clay, etc) after a gap of more than 5 years from all Neyveli Mines.
Awarded contract for setting up of OB to Sand beneficiation plant in Mine IA with capacity of 2.62 LCM per annum.
Smooth and cordial Industrial Relations facilitating performance excellence.
