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Foundation Stone Laid for India’s First Commercial Coal Gasification Plant

Newsmantra — Mon, 22 Jun 2026 11:58:08 +0000

BHUBANESHWAR. Hon’ble President Smt. Droupadi Murmu and Hon’ble Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi virtually laid the foundation stone for a coal-to-ammonium nitrate plant at Lakhanpur, Odisha. Developed by Bharat Coal Gasification and Chemicals Limited—a joint venture of Coal India Limited and BHEL—the project marks India’s first commercial coal gasification plant, backed by an investment of approximately 25,000 crore rupees.

The facility will produce 6,60,000 tonnes of ammonium nitrate annually for industrial use, with coal supplied by Mahanadi Coalfields Limited. Top union ministers and senior officials attended the event. This flagship project converts domestic coal into synthesis gas, reducing import dependence and driving industrial growth to support the vision of Aatmanirbhar Bharat.

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Ministry of Coal – Official | Mahanadi Coalfields Ltd | Bharat Heavy Electricals Limited

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BHEL to Invest ₹3,064 Crore in Coal and Rail Joint Ventures

Newsmantra — Mon, 23 Mar 2026 10:54:49 +0000

NEW DELHI. Bharat Heavy Electricals Limited (BHEL) is set to invest approximately ₹3,064 crore over four years into a joint venture with Coal India Limited, named Bharat Coal Gasification and Chemicals Limited (BCGCL). This partnership aims to establish a coal-to-ammonium nitrate plant with a daily capacity of 2,000 tonnes, aligning with national goals to reduce chemical imports through coal gasification. Additionally, BHEL has approved a second joint venture with Titagarh Rail Systems Limited to provide comprehensive maintenance for Vande Bharat Sleeper trains, significantly expanding its presence in the railway services sector.

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Coal Minister Calls for Time-Bound Reforms at Chintan Shivir

Newsmantra — Wed, 07 Jan 2026 11:23:33 +0000

KOLKATA. At the Chintan Shivir, Union Minister of Coal and Mines G. Kishan Reddy delivered a detailed keynote address, calling on coal companies to move decisively from intent to execution with clearly defined timelines for reform. He stressed the need for optimal utilisation of coal reserves, strengthening the Mine Developer and Operator (MDO) framework, fast-tracking First Mile Connectivity projects, improving coal quality through washeries, and ensuring effective deployment of idle equipment and assets to enhance operational efficiency.

Underscoring the strategic importance of the Chintan Shivir, the Minister placed strong emphasis on coal gasification and diversification as key drivers of future growth. He also highlighted the productive use of decoaled land for developing industrial parks and water bodies, along with completing scientific mine closure activities within the next two years. These measures, he said, are critical to reinforcing India’s energy security while ensuring sustainable and environmentally responsible growth in the coal sector.

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