In a major step towards India’s ambitious coal gasification goals, the Ministry of Coal has issued Letters of Award (LOAs) under Category II of the ₹8,500 crore Coal Gasification Incentive Scheme. The awards were presented by Vikram Dev Dutt, Secretary, Ministry of Coal, in the presence of Additional Secretary Vismita Tej, OSD (Technical) Asheesh Kumar, and Director (Technical) BK Thakur.
Awardees under the Scheme:
Category II: Private Sector/ Government PSUs (For allocation of Rs 1,000 crore per project or 15% of capex, whichever is lower)
- Jindal Steel and Power Limited: The 2MMTPA coal gasification project in Angul, Odisha, has been awarded ₹569.05 crore in financial incentives. The ₹3,793 crore project will convert coal into Direct Reduced Iron (DRI) through coal gasification while also setting up a carbon capture and utilization plant designed to capture 30 TPD of CO2 for conversion into valuable products.
- New Era Cleantech Solution Private Limited: A financial incentive of ₹1,000 crore has been granted for New Era Cleantech’s coal gasification project in Bhadravati, Chandrapur, Maharashtra. With a total project cost of ₹6,976 crore, it aims to produce 0.33 MMTPA of Ammonium Nitrate and 0.1 MMTPA of Hydrogen. Additionally, the project will implement Carbon Capture, Utilization, and Storage (CCUS) technology, where captured CO2 will be utilized for methanol production. The proposed CO2-to-methanol plant will have a capacity of 3,000 TPD (1.0 MMTPA).
- Greta Energy Limited: The Greta Energy Limited has been awarded ₹414.01 crore of financial incentive for its coal gasification project at MIDC Bhadravati, Chandrapur, Maharashtra. With a total investment of ₹2,763 crore, the project aims to produce 0.5 MTPA of Direct Reduced Iron (DRI).
The Coal Gasification Incentive Scheme is a cornerstone of India’s vision to achieve 100 million tonnes of coal gasification by 2030. By fostering technological advancements, reducing carbon emissions, and enhancing energy security, the initiative is set to transform India’s coal sector into a more sustainable and efficient energy ecosystem.
