Ministry of Coal initiates India’s First Ever Pilot project for Underground Coal Gasification in Jharkhand

Ministry of Coal initiates India’s First Ever Pilot project for Underground Coal Gasification in Jharkhand

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Category : National Published on: June 29 2024

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India's first Underground Coal Gasification (UCG) pilot project launched in Kasta coal block, Jamtara District, Jharkhand, led by Eastern Coalfields Limited (ECL) with CMPDI Ranchi and Ergo Exergy Technologies Inc. (EETI).
To convert in-situ coal into valuable gases (methane, hydrogen, carbon monoxide, and carbon dioxide) for producing synthetic natural gas, chemical feedstocks, fertilizers, and industrial products, transforming economically unviable coal resources through advanced gasification technologies.
Enhances energy security, promotes sustainable development, and demonstrates innovative coal gasification technologies tailored to Indian geo-mining conditions, contributing to India's energy self-reliance and aligned with the Ministry of Coal's UCG policy framework.

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