M. Nagaraju, Additional Secretary of the Coal Ministry, emphasized that coal gasification is a top priority for the government. He noted that India’s vast coal reserves should be utilized in a gainful and environmentally friendly manner. Nagaraju stressed the need for more coal gasification projects to minimize carbon emissions and highlighted that the government is providing all necessary support, including financial assistance for viable gap funding.“Request for Proposals (RFPs) for inviting eligible bidders (public and private) for financial incentives of Rs. 8500 crores under three categories for Coal/lignite gasification project has been floated on 15.05.2024 for which last date of submission is 11 November 2024,” said M. Nagaraju.S K Gupta, Chairman and Managing Director of GAIL, complimented the CIL and GAIL teams and expressed the need for further government support to advance the project.Pankaj Jain, Secretary of the Petroleum Ministry, highlighted the importance of alternative uses of coal for environmentally friendly ventures like coal gasification to meet the country’s emission targets. He emphasized that Surface Coal Gasification (SCG) technology converts coal into valuable synthesis gas, which can be used as an alternative to natural gas, feedstock for downstream chemicals production, and power generation.
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