Ministry extends deadlines for coal-lignite gasification
Two applications have been received from NTPC Limited, the Coal Ministry said on 10 Nov after concluding Round 2 under the Scheme for Promotion of Surface Coal/Lignite Gasification Projects on 13th May 2026, with a total financial outlay of Rs.37,500 crore, to accelerate the development of Surface coal and lignite gasification projects in the country.
The applications envisage the production of Urea, Methanol and Dimethyl Ether (DME), highlighting the potential of coal gasification in supporting domestic production of critical industrial products and diversifying the utilisation of India’s indigenous resources.
The NTPC applications are for manufacturing Urea and Methanol and Dimethyl Ether (DME).
Building on the progress achieved under the first two rounds, the Ministry has launched Round 3 of the Scheme with effect from 10 Nov 2026, providing another opportunity for eligible entities to submit proposals for setting up coal/lignite gasification projects in the country.
The last date for submission of applications under Round 3 is 11 Jan 2027.
Through successive rounds, the Ministry aims to encourage wider industry participation, attract investments and accelerate the adoption of coal gasification technologies, contributing towards the national target of achieving 100 million tonnes of coal gasification capacity by 2030. Fiinews.com
