- To facilitate mining operations in Thar, Sindh Coal Authority delineated Thar Coalfield.
- Until now, 12 blocks have been outlined. Currently there are 04 blocks allocated (3 ML & 1 at MoU stage)
- 08 blocks are vacant viz. III (ML of M/s. Asia Power Limited cancelled), IV, V, VII, VIII, IX, X and XI
Thar Coalfield Blocks
|
S# |
Name of Company |
Block |
License Type |
Remarks |
|
01 |
Sino Sindh Resources (Pvt) Limited |
Block-I |
Mining Lease |
Mine 7.8 Mtpa 1320 MW Power Generation: Shanghai Electric: 2x660 MW |
|
02 |
Sindh Engro Coal Mining Company |
Block-II |
Mining Lease |
Mine 7.6 Mtpa 1320 MW Power Generation: EPTL: 2x330 MW HUBCO: 1x330 MW ThalNova:1x330 MW |
|
03. |
Sindh Carbon Energy Ltd. (Oracle) |
Block-VI |
Mining Lease |
- |
|
04. |
Pakistan Energy Resources Company |
Block-XII |
MoU Stage |
They require government assurance on LOI and Water allocation. |
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