Coal gasification has emerged as a key component of the Centre’s strategy to reduce dependence on imported fuels and chemicals amid growing concern over energy security and supply disruptions arising from geopolitical tensions in West Asia |
Coal India Ltd’s (CIL) planned coal gasification projects could entail cumulative investments of ₹50,000 crore-60,000 crore, as the state-run miner accelerates efforts to diversify coal usage into chemicals and synthetic fuels.
Coal gasification has emerged as a key component of the Centre’s strategy to reduce dependence on imported fuels and chemicals amid growing concern over energy security and supply disruption arising from geopolitical tensions in West Asia, while promoting cleaner utilisation of domestic coal reserves.
The Union government on May 13 approved a ₹37,500 crore incentive scheme for gasifying around 75 million tonnes (MT) of coal and lignite, contributing to India’s broader target of achieving 100 MT coal gasification by 2030.
