BCCL Commences Commercial Operations at 2 MTPA Bhojudih Coal Washery in West Bengal
Bharat Coking Coal Limited (BCCL), a Coal India subsidiary, began commercial operations at its 2 million tonne per annum Bhojudih coking coal washery in West Bengal on May 26, 2026. The medium-capacity washery uses advanced technologies under a Build, Operate and Maintain model to produce washed coking coal for the steel sector. This development aims to reduce India's reliance on imported coking coal. Coal India plans to commission eight additional washeries by FY2030 to enhance coal quality and cut import dependence.