Transforming coal for cleaner energy solution through advanced gasification technologies
India has long depended on direct coal combustion for energy production. However, rising concerns over air pollution, carbon emissions, and the demand for cleaner fuels have led to a shift toward coal gasification, a process that generates syngas for fuels, fertilizers, and chemicals.
To accelerate this transition, the National Coal Gasification Mission was launched in September 2021 by Government of India, setting a goal of 100 million tonnes (MT) of coal gasification by 2030. Aligned with Coal Gasification Mission, GAIL (India) Limited is strategically invested in two coal gasification projects through joint venture partnerships.
1. Talcher Fertilizer Limited, Odisha- Coal to Urea
2. Coal Gas India Limited, West Bengal- Coal to Synthetic Natural Gas
These projects represent a significant step toward strengthening India’s energy security while promoting cleaner utilization of coal resources.
Key Project Details
| Project | Talcher Fertilizer Limited | Coal Gas India limited (Coal to SNG) |
|---|---|---|
| Location | Angul, Odisha | Ranigunj, West Bengal |
| Equity Contribution | GAIL, CIL, RCF-31.85% and FCIL 4.45% | GAIL (49%)-CIL (51%) |
| Product | Urea 3,850 MTPD (1270 KTPA) | Synthetic Natural gas: ~80,000 Nm3/hr. |
| Feed | Coal: 2500-3000 kTPA, Petcoke: 330 kTPA | 1.9 MMTPA |
| Coal gasification technology | Entrained bed coal gasification/td> | Entrained bed coal gasification |
| Project Cost | Rs.19,062.23 Cr | ~ Rs 13,000 Cr |
| Project timeline | Dec 2027 | DFR preparation by Dec 2026 |
| Present status | Project is currently under execution stage | Project under DFR preparation stage |
