Eastern Coalfields Limited (ECL) featured on the cover of the September 2026 issue of Coal Insights, featuring an exclusive interview with Dr. Satish Jha, Chairman-cum-Managing Director (CMD), ECL.

In the interview, Dr. Jha highlights ECL’s operational growth, the coal production target of 56 million tonnes for FY 2026–27, and the company’s long-term vision for sustainable mining. He also underscores key initiatives such as the deployment of battery-electric haul trucks at Sonepur-Bazari, renewable energy adoption, energy efficiency, and responsible mine closure.

The feature showcases ECL’s continued commitment to operational excellence, technological innovation, and environmentally responsible growth, while advancing towards a sustainable future for the coal sector.

Read the full interview to discover ECL’s achievements, strategic priorities, and future roadmap.