The Centre’s new incentive scheme signals a major push toward coal gasification projects
Gasification converts coal into syngas for chemicals, fertilisers, hydrogen, and industrial use
A larger gasification ecosystem could cut dependence on imported methanol, LNG, and ammonia
With vast coal reserves, India is positioned to expand value-added industrial applications
Steel, fertiliser, and chemical sectors could benefit from coal-based feedstock and hydrogen production
High costs, technology complexity, and volatile commodity cycles remain major risks
The challenge is not coal versus clean energy, but using coal in cleaner, higher-value ways