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MOL pens coal supply deal in IndiaMOL pens coal supply deal in India

Japan’s Mitsui OSK Lines (MOL) has signed a coal transport contract with Thermal Powertech Corporation India Limited (TPCIL), jointly owned by Singapore’s Sembcorp Industries and India’s Gayatri Projects Limited.

Lee Hong Liang, Asia Correspondent

June 1, 2017

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TPCIL owns and operates a 1,320-megawatt thermal power plant in SPSR Nellore district in India’s Andhra Pradesh state.

TPCIL is supplying electricity to Andhra Pradesh and Telangana states while MOL’s ocean shipping services will support the project by providing a stable supply of coal.

“MOL continually takes a proactive stance in providing, safe, reliable, and efficient transport of resources and energy to India and emerging countries in Asia, where the company anticipates strong growth in demand,” MOL stated.

About the Author

Lee Hong Liang

Asia Correspondent

Singapore-based Lee Hong Liang provides a significant boost to daily coverage of the Asian shipping markets, as well as bringing with him an in-depth specialist knowledge of the bunkering markets.

Throughout Hong Liang’s 14-year career as a maritime journalist, he has reported ‘live’ news from conferences, conducted one-on-one interviews with top officials, and had the ability to write hard news and featured stories.

 

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