Seven applications received for coal gasification package: Government
The Indian Coal Ministry has received seven applications for financial support to establish coal gasification projects. This initiative follows a ₹37,500 crore government package aimed at promoting surface coal and lignite gasification.
Why it matters
Coal gasification is a key strategy for India to reduce import dependency and transition toward cleaner energy utilization of coal.
The Coal Ministry informed on Tuesday (September 8, 2026) that it has received seven applications seeking financial support for setting up of coal gasification projects in the country.
In a statement, the ministry elaborated that it received three applications from Adani Enterprises for setting up coal-to-urea gasification plants, one from Gallantt Ispat Ltd for direct reduced iron and syngas as the end product, Shyam Sel and Power for syngas.
It was earlier informed that NTPC Ltd and Talcher Fertilisers (TFL) had put forth applications. The state-owned power distributor is seeking to produce synthetic natural gas as the end product whilst TFL too has applied for a urea gasification plant.
The applications would now be evaluated in accordance with guidelines of the scheme.
With the conclusion of the first round, the second round of the rolling window for applications commenced Sept 8.
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