Reliance Energy Receives 2 Coal Blocks

New Delhi: Reliance Energy Ltd has been allocated two coal blocks in Orissa. Reliance Energy had been jointly allocated captive coal blocks of Rampia and dip side of Rampia in Orissa. The quantum of allocation would enable Reliance Energy to set up pit-head based over 1,000 MW power generation capacity. The Coal Ministry has offered the blocks with gross reserves of 645 million tonnes to six companies, comprising Reliance Energy. The group has already been given captive coal mining blocks of Moher, Amlori and Chattrasal along with the 4,000 MW Sasan Ultra Mega Power Project.