In a bid to ensure adequate availability, state-owned CIl will this month begin the second phase of auction of coal linkages for the non-regulated sector and is likely to put on offer 14.5 million tonnes of fuel. “Tranche II of auction of coal linkages for sponge iron sub-sector under non-regulated sector. Is scheduled to start from January 17 onwards,” an official told PTI.
The auction of the second phase will be held in the month of January and February, the official said. “In the non-regulated sector, the auction of coal linkages will be for sponge iron, cement, steel and others,” the official said.