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coal gasification
Commodities India Opens Bids for ₹37,500 Crore Coal Gasification Scheme to Boost Energy Security
The Indian government has invited proposals for setting up coal and lignite gasification projects under a ₹37,500 crore incentive scheme launched in May 2026. The scheme aims to produce syngas and downstream products like SNG, urea, and methanol, reducing import dependence and utilizing domestic coal. Key dates include a September 7 application deadline and a November 4 Letter of Award issuance.
Commodities Coal Gasification Crucial for India's Energy Security and Import Reduction, Says Minister
Union Coal and Mines Minister G Kishan Reddy emphasized that coal gasification is vital for India's long-term energy security and reducing import dependence. Speaking at a roadshow in Mumbai, he highlighted the National Coal Gasification Mission's target to gasify 100 million tonnes of coal by 2030, enabling domestic production of key products like methanol, hydrogen, and urea. Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis also invited investors to the state, underscoring energy self-reliance.
Commodities Coal gasification can cut import dependence and strengthen energy security: Union minister
Union coal minister G Kishan Reddy said at a roadshow that accelerating coal gasification projects can significantly reduce India's import dependence and strengthen long-term energy security. The government has set a target of gasifying 100 million tonnes of coal by 2030 under the National Coal Gasification Mission.