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BCGCL Begins Construction Work on ₹25,000 Crore Coal Gasification Project
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What Happened?
Bharat Coal Gasification and Chemicals Ltd (BCGCL) has commenced construction for its ₹25,000 crore coal gasification project in Odisha, with most tenders awarded. This initiative aligns with India's goal to achieve 100 million tonnes of coal gasification capacity by 2030.
Key points
- BCGCL is a joint venture between Coal India Ltd and BHEL.
- The project aims to produce approximately 0.66 million tonnes per annum of technical grade ammonium nitrate.
- Contracts worth ₹15,000 crore have been awarded, with ₹10,000 crore to BHEL and ₹5,000 crore to L&T.
- The project utilizes domestically developed pressurized fluidized bed gasification technology.
- Construction has been divided into four major packages, with BHEL and L&T handling different aspects.
Key insights
- The project may enhance local employment opportunities in Odisha during construction.
- Successful implementation could set a precedent for future coal gasification projects in India.
- The initiative aligns with national energy security goals by promoting domestic resource utilization.
Why it matters
This project could reduce India's dependence on imported chemicals by utilizing domestic coal resources.
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Bharat Coal Gasification and Chemicals Ltd· CompanyCoal India Ltd· CompanyBHEL· CompanyOdisha· StateLarsen & Toubro· CompanyGasification India 2026· EventNational Coal Gasification Mission· Event
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Business Standard
